Chernobyl Ant

[@joeduca8582]

Hi Tim, so far this is the smartest tying of this pattern I've seen. I think the underbody and leaving a hot spot was great, it really stopped the foam from torquing around the hook. Segmenting the body and especially the leg technique was super. Thanks Tim, excellent tutorial.

[@williamadams8436]

"So don't have a meltdown " I won't lie I laughed pretty hard at that!!!

[@lewismcgregor5330]

Its a good job your bloody good at fly tying... As a comedian you'd soon go hungry.

[@jamsee88]

I think he was just looking for a reaction.

[@nicolelewis1828]

Thanks, great vid! I am always looking for new tips. I like using the chenille base! I have to tie a few of these for some brookies/speckled trout. Just thinking about it, I bet yarn would work well as a base, too!

[@jeremymurphy6696]

Watched once in 240p , then in 4k. The difference was crazy! Very nice!

[@Markenheimer]

This guy is so good at making these videos.

[@rudychavira5558]

That is a nice tie, without cutter thanks for video

[@stevefletcher2570]

Love your videos!!

[@TomAHawk-lb8wk]

Love your videos! I’ve learned so much and can’t express enough how much fun I’ve had since I started tying my own flies!

[@Slotty_Botfast]

My first fly tied. Thank you.

[@jeffreyklug846]

Excellent video, and nice pun at the end!

[@ashtonnutten7074]

im going to try this fly out on white perch.

[@FishingwithJaska]

Really well working pattern, and nicely done video!

[@redneckhippie3602]

thats a ture atractor in the the applachians in good ol va i couaght red eyes (rock bass) fish on a simler look fly same tying expect colors of foam and i used blue and white foam and couaght some without the hot spot or the orange foam part not sure what its called i fond one in a chub i cooked up and i firgure i make it

[@redneckhippie3602]

Horneyhead chub if you get them aroubd 12inches taste good

[@glennhagan9950]

Can't say you didn't warn me Tim. Very cool pattern!

[@tightlinevideo]

Glenn Hagan Remember Glenn, foam is your friend. If you get a chance and your computer and connection can handle it, try watching this video in 4k. Let me know what you think.

[@glennhagan9950]

tightlinevideo Tim, I tried 4k on my PC at work, no go. This box is way too old I guess

[@HilikusZA]

Thanks again for a brilliant video!

[@lukepanz861]

Great video as always

[@69adrummer]

Sounds like you got a cold man! Hope you're doing well!!

[@screamingvteccc]

These are just simple to tie up and they just work

[@mactventures3013]

the way i tie flies i always have a meltdown.

[@kenheard5693]

Great job tying. I would like to know where you purchases the stout legs, I see you used on the fly.

[@flyfishjones]

Nice pun

[@matanis8526]

hi, may i know what glue you use

[@benbroscius9722]

Could I tie this in pink and black?

[@trails4all]

"Don't have a meltdown" hahaha

[@RustyShacklefardd]

I’ve been cranking these out with $0.99 craft foam

[@lordchimp9538]

the Title of this Video is very catchy

[@jakehansen8057]

Nice

[@johncaulfield6757]

Ok.I 've done this fly 2 x's and it looked pretty close to your finished product the 2nd time except for the fact that both times I can t seem to be able to hide the red chenille from being visible as seen from the underbody along the entire length of the hook shank. The only solution I can come up with is to cut wider foam strips. Any feedback?

[@benbroscius9722]

What kind of camera do u use to film such small flies?

[@alistersef]

Hi Matt, well tied as usual, ever used a Dremmel to shape your foam?

[@tightlinevideo]

alistersef Actually, it's me Tim that tied this one. What type of Dremmel bit are we talking about? The red/orange sandpaper looking ones? You've got me interested.

[@porterb512]

what kind of bobbin is that

[@tightlinevideo]

Rite Bobbin

[@garyslade6509]

What scissors are you using? I’ve been looking for a pair like that for a long time.

[@tightlinevideo]

Anvil. I absolutely love them in all shapes and sizes. They stay sharp longer than anything I've ever owned.

[@sirmegallot3276]

Hi Tim and Matt, another great video. I have been referencing your videos for about a year and a half now, and tying for about the same. Your production quality is top notch. How much time goes into filming and producing say, a six minute video? It seems very time intensive. Also, do you ever make it to the somerset nj fly fishing show? I have made it the past two years and would love to pick your brains, as I'm sure would many others. I try new patterns almost every night. "Men's knitting," as my girlfriend says. You and davie mcphail have kept me going for some time. Be well, and keep em comin! Scott s

[@tightlinevideo]

Scott Sinnott Shooting and post production time has a lot to do with the fly being tied but on average total production time for a video is somewhere between 5 and 7 hours. Writing the narration, recording it and then making it work with the video takes up most of the time. Both Matt and I will be at Somerset this year for both the Fly Tiers Symposium in Nov. and the Fly Fishing Show in late Jan. Please do stop by.

[@darrylrogers8629]

Nice pun lol!

[@wildfoundfly420]

meltdown.... I see you what you did there

[@DownNBaddd]

I seriously thought this was some stupid dude making a joke video about a “chernobyl foam ant”