Tying the Buford in Cotton Candy for Pike and Musky

[@BeyerOutdoors]

Thank you for the instructions and sharing other materials that can be used. I'm currently tying the Buford pattern.

[@philstevens6934]

A terrific video. Have been struggling with deer hair for months. You made everything simple, and direct. I will be applying your techniques to my next tying session.

[@RaptorzFishing]

great stuff !!!! nice versatile bunch of materials mate!! pairing them is always great and seeing the finished fly would make me feel confident fishing it!

[@jimbutler5630]

Paul, love your videos! I enjoy tying along, pausing you to keep up! Great stuff, keep up the good work!

[@lukekaye4077]

Sweet video I was having trouble with the head part. This helps

[@mattchirhart9678]

What a great video Paul!

[@alanrussell6437]

Just ordered some feathers , will defo be trying this when they arrive . Thanks Paul

[@michaelburk9171]

Thanks for the tutorial. I think the nearest pike or musky is at least a 1000 miles from where I live. But no doubt bass, stripers, and even some salt water species would hit this.

[@rabbithole_flies]

nice tie & video Paul!

[@jacobbeers1136]

Great vid!

[@crazycarl6922]

To bad theres only a like button becuz i loved this vid

[@montanastrongremodelrenova1632]

what are your top 3 go to fly patterns for pike/bass/musky? thanks

[@paul_monaghan]

We don't have your bass or musky in the UK. My absolute favourite for pike is the Reverse BULKhead. Joint second are Flashy Hollows and Flashy Deceivers. Colours differ depending on the water clarity.

[@mvsc-k5e]

i’ve tried to make that buford head a dozen times and can’t get the bucktail to spin as well as this; any tips?

[@paul_monaghan]

I would say use the softest hair you have which is usually near the base of the tail. Try spinning slightly stiffer hair in a dubbing loop. You might be surprised.

[@dirkvannieuwenhove]

Just a simple but important question: which type of sharp scissors do you use? I’m struggling to find a decent pair and in the end it will cost me more than to invest in a good one. Appreciate any feedback you can give!

[@paul_monaghan]

I've given up buying expensive fly tying scissors. Using Fiskers...small oranges ones. I also have their sharpener. These are perfect for big flies.

[@DallasLopez1]

Since you've tied this in different sizes, what would you say the length of hairs on the head need to be usually? About half a hook shank length, respectively?

[@paul_monaghan]

For this size about 1.5" and then trimmed a little if looks too big. I'd rather add too much length than too little just in case I screw it up

[@ProbablySkunked]

Great video! Going to tie a few of these up to try on the striped bass here in Canada. Ive got a question for you, I see that you are using a peak vice, do you have the saltwater jaws installed or the regular jaws? Does it do a good job of holding those bigger hooks?

[@paul_monaghan]

Thx...I haven't needed to invest in the salt jaws as the standard work fine

[@OddBall1958]

As usual, Another great fly. Now I'll have to get to work again! Just curious if you've done your rendition of a Copper Comet?

[@paul_monaghan]

thanks. Not heard of that fly...will look it up

[@OddBall1958]

@@paul_monaghan I'd like to see that articulated and maybe with a black head. That is at your discretion of course. Thanks for the lessons and please keep them coming

[@paul_monaghan]

@@OddBall1958 I already have an articulated version on this channel. I tend not to repeat the same fly in different colours

[@markinnis8404]

Killer!!