Super Mottle Nymph

[@cernhutch]

Tim, I’ve been blessed to fly fish around the globe. As I watch this video, I reflect on the years of inspiring instruction you have provided to me, and others. I’ve carried and used the knowledge you imparted to great success. A sincere thank you for what you’ve shared with us & keep up good work!

[@vincenttrzeciak878]

That double dub trick is magic.

[@davidhanni208]

The double dubbing trick is brilliant . I’m going to recommend you for a Noble peace prize . Absolute genius!

[@jesshoward8941]

Love the double dubbing noodle idea.

[@user-yn2dj8bf9t]

Hi Mr. Flagler, great video with some unique techniques. Can't wait to try it. Could you make a video on how you sharpen the end of your whip finisher. I have tried it and have had mixed results. I think it is a great time saver at the bench. Thanks much.

[@chrisfahlbush2663]

That dubbing two color dubbing loop is really awesome!!!

[@jarrettlandreth285]

Such a clever dubbing trick, so simple and effective, your videos have consistently made me a better fly tier with every installment! Thank you Tim!

[@silvertip8k278]

Another great video...what a cool looking fly!

[@JohnShelton-mh9ns]

Great video as always. Love this look, it just makes good sense, can’t wait to tie some up. Thanks T & J for all you do for us followers. Seasons Greetings to you both!

[@timg2798]

Double dub..Best tip of 2024! I just tied up a dozen, and wow, does that make a difference!!! Great video, Tim! Thanks!

[@brianfeeney9493]

Merry Christmas 🎄 Tim …… Thank You for yet another year of upping My Tying and Fishing Game !!! ❄️ 🎣 🥶

[@FlyTyer1948]

What a creative way to use a dubbing loop. Bravo! I certainly plan to copy this method. Thank you.

[@flytyermaine]

Excellent demonstration and that really looks like it will fish.🐟

[@koshonispell6963]

Glad to see your videos back up!

[@CBL138]

Beautiful fly! Thank you for sharing.

[@tomt5176]

Hi Tim, very nice video. The combination of tying and catch & release is great. Not to mention picking up another technique for dubbing bodies! Thanks, and I’ll say it again, another quality production as always.

[@jamesvatter5729]

Great looking fly, Tim.

[@tightlinevideo]

Thanks. I've been using the dubbing technique on a few different patterns over the last year or two and have really liked the results. The Dirty Carrot was the first video that included the technique and that fly has been close to magical for both me and my son.

[@Jon626]

Love it. I suspect all trout would eat this pattern readily.

[@edpeter9411]

Simply awesome!

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Cool looking pattern

[@everettstevenson6110]

Love this technique. Can’t wait to try this for March Brown dry flies

[@tightlinevideo]

Maybe not the best idea for dries because the twisted rope of dubbing is pretty dense, thus heavy and might sink the fly more readily. But, it sure would look good.

[@Abcd12342600]

This is really cool

[@toddnelson1494]

I LOVE IT! A new bug!

[@TedJ71]

I used a TMC 2488H for steelhead nymphs . Even in 16’s it’ll hold them ! Another trick I used to do was tie a size smaller- like tie a sz 14 fly on a sz 12 hook.

[@josephclarkson1134]

This looks cool!

[@scottwilliams1041]

Very cool. Never saw this technique. One of my best warmwater flies utilizes a woven Chanelle body of 1 green strand and 1 yellow. Dyed yellow hackle collar w bead chain eye. Maybe there is something to variegated bodies.

[@coreystoner4129]

Kinda reminds me of a pattern a few old timers showed me called a zonk. It’s meant to look like a pellet and it sure does work well

[@joeg5414]

this should work well where I am in SW Colorado

[@larryydens3050]

I’ve been doing the same mottling but with micro chenille. I agree that the mottled appearance is closer to the natural appearance…

[@parachutejjs]

That double dubbing effect looks awesome. Other color combinations may work great too. Red and black? Black and tan? Purple and black? Going to have to give them a go.

[@harleymandk]

Hook: use carp hooks size 10-14 - stronger and don't bend ;-)

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

What hook brands do you recommend in addition to dai-Riki?

[@tightlinevideo]

Lightning Strike, Fulling Mill, Ahrex

[@davidhopkins2698]

Tim, cool technique, never seen that before. Jamieson’s Spindrift comes in a ton of similar two-toned colors and corded up looks very similar to this, especially since you leave your dubbing un-brushed here. I’m wondering what you think might be lost in translation substituting the yarn for dubbing? Many thanks for all the great content over the years!

[@TKBeckett]

Double Dubbing loops.....brilliant! Curious. Why have you stopped mashing the barbs?

[@tightlinevideo]

I feel mashing the barb is completely up to the individual, unless regulations apply of course. This fly is destined for use on Great Lakes Steelhead which can be remarkably difficult to keep hooked while they are cartwheeling downstream. They are big, tough fish and I don't believe that a small barb on a size 14 is going to have a detrimental effect.

[@69adrummer]

Would anyone have any advice for materials that "roll away" while tying in?? I'm talking marabou for one, but any material that's to be bound to the hook. I'm trying to go slow, keep wraps close together but I'm in this rut where as I tie things in, they roll away from me and it's frustrating! Thanks

[@mungobaggins8197]

There’s two ways that I know. First is the pinch wrap, I think tightline has a video on that if you search for it. The other one I don’t know the name for, but I’ll describe it. If you hold the material alongside the hook shank facing you (not on top of the hook), then when you wrap the thread the material will roll onto the top of the hook shank. You use the “rolling away” to your advantage. The trick is to wrap it gently at first to gather the material with the thread, and then tighten down to actually move the material to the top of the hook shank. Once you have that first wrap or two down, inspect, and then continue to wrap, or unwrap and do it again. And if it doesn’t look perfect don’t be afraid to bully the material and push it around the hook shank with your thumbnail before you get too many wraps in (but also remember that the fish don’t care about perfect). You can also search for some videos about thread control. There’s plenty of them and everyone’s got their own little tricks and shortcuts. Just find what feels best.

[@69adrummer]

@@mungobaggins8197 I appreciate it. I think that's what I need to do. Also, I might need to "go back to basics" and just wrap...and undo. Then wrap again...then undo...and, instead of trying to tie a fly, go back to some things I might have "glossed over". Awesome!! Thanks!!

[@jtahoe5672]

Especially with feathers, but some other materials too, tiers wax applied to the thread can help. It's a cheap experiment. It comes in a small plastic bag about a 25 cent piece in size, maybe a little larger. If you watch Davie McPhail's tying vids, he uses it a lot- puts a little chunk on his index finger and body heat holds it in place. Google tiers wax and you'll find it. Note: NOT the same as "dubbing wax" which is much more like grease.

[@69adrummer]

@@jtahoe5672 I've got a little puck of wax and it does help. Maybe I'm comparing my tying ( ~ 1 year) to those that have been tying for decades!! haha

[@jtahoe5672]

@@69adrummer HA HA HA There is that. McPhail makes all flies look easy. Practice makes perfect.