Tying the CH Barely Legal with Kelly Galloup

[@gravityalwayswins1434]

Tied a few of these this winter. Used one of them for the first time today on the local wild trout tailwater right below the dam. Landed my personal best 21" rainbow, a 19, 17, 16, 16 and a couple 12-13"ers. None of my standard small tailwater flies worked. These fish have seen everything. The barely legal cleaned up. VERY impressed. Thanks Kelly!

[@TheSlideinn]

Wow, thats a great day man. Glad to have helped

[@JMichaelThurman]

"I ain't no chicken. I'm a chicken hawk!" Enjoy watching your videos. Still helpful 3yrs later...

[@matthewallred72]

Kelly G. A living legend. Still learning new stuff. You, Sir, are pretty damn cool.

[@docleedc]

Sir I am 50 and just starting to tie flies and I absolutely love your videos. I appreciate the wealth of info that you put out during these things. I have learned a ton from watching you. Thanks again!!

[@calvintaylor4089]

You Kelly Galloup are the zen master of streamer fishing. Thank you so much for sharing your vast knowledge with us, and I don't think you talk to much your just teaching the proper ways to tie flies!!!

[@DB-iu8yl]

Great cartoon reference! The dogs are great also. I appreciate your talking also bc it slows you down so I can try to keep up while typing along with the videos.

[@kristian.sacco.]

Hey Kelly, just wanted to drop a comment saying how fantastic this library of work is that you (and your team) have created. I just got into fly tying this winter and man your videos have really sucked me down the rabbit hole. Although I don’t have all the tools and materials I was still able to apply a bunch of techniques from this Barely Legal to some practice flies I’m working on. Trying to develop good habits from the get go and I’m stoked to have all your content to work through. Excited to tie some of the more grandeur flies featured on the channel some day. You seem like a stand up guy and I really dig what you guys are doing, I definitely will be following along with new vids while working my way through older ones

[@nrocchio]

I don't like to comment on videos, but I appreciate these so much I thought I'd give some positive feedback. I wish I would have found your videos when I first started tying. These are the best tying videos I have ever seen. I really appreciate taking the time to show the small details on how to do it right. Some may not like the slower videos, but I really appreciate the extra attention to detail. Thank's for taking the time to make these.

[@TheSlideinn]

Nick- Really appreciate the feedback man. We are trying to make clear and detailed fly tying videos that show a lot of little things that make life at the vise a little easier. Thanks for watching, and we have a lot more in store for you guys over the next six months - John

[@rajhi29]

I love the dogs! I watch for the Commentary, Stories and Tying tips. Like all Great Authors of Knowledge, there will always be bones for the dogs that dig.

[@fredfauver451]

Love the bead trick to hold the cone in position. On the other hand, I picked up some #4 2460s for this fly and the medium brass cone heads slip right over the eye. Had to use a down eye instead.

[@jonathancristole6074]

Thank you for the videos! You don’t need to worry about the fecesbags on the “interwebs”; their a dime a dozen and looking for attention. Just ignore them and focus on these great tutorials. There is plenty in this world to get angry over and cuss out people for doing, but fly-tying and teaching aren’t one of them. Most people make you pay for these kinds of lessons, and for those of us who are not financially well off, fly fishing is already insanity expense enough, especially vs spinner/bait casting. People should be grateful you are offering these classes at no cost. They can always mute you and just watch if that’s what they need to do; but I appreciate the lessons as provide. Thank you again.

[@sergtang5593]

I heard so much about this Streamer and next summer, it’ll get up north here in Canada after big Brookies and Lake Trout. Thanks for sharing.

[@robertmumford1351]

Thanks for the great tutorial! I tied one of these, and it was NOT pretty, but I went out on my local lake and caught 2 spotted bass on it. I will be tying a few more.

[@grant27611]

Kelly, thank you for posting very informative and detailed video. This video was full of great information, keep up the great work and I will certainly be ordering some materials from your shop and when I'm in the" West" area I will certainly stop in this fall.

[@isaiah4510]

The man, the myth, someday a legend! Love the ty up

[@AMCAL2311]

Kelly thanks for being here to show us how you ty your majestic flies..I'm just now getting onto streamer fishing I'm going to try this one...maybe after 50 I'll have it down lol..

[@kennethsanders963]

I love watching your videos.I've learned so much from them. Thank you so much.

[@VeskoTheLong]

Kelly, massive thanks and respect for all these videos! Don't know if you can imagine how useful they are. I have learned so much and become a better tier and angler, because of them. And last, but not least...I love the Johnny jokes :) Keep on! Best regards to you and Johnny from Bulgaria!

[@TheSlideinn]

Thanks for watching man and I'm glad you are getting a lot of usual tips out of the videos. I'm also glad to see that you enjoy the jokes at my expense. I let Kelly have a little fun to make up for the low self esteem and his inability to catch as many fish as I do when we are out on the water together. Thanks for watching -- Johnnie

[@frankhayward1412]

I actually really appreciate that you talk too much. You’re a great teacher!! Thanks

[@ipod1978]

Great video & great pattern. Always enjoy and learn a few tips from your videos so please keep them as they are and . Merry Christmas to you all

[@jvmillsrn]

Keep talking Kelly. Some of us really need to hear. Have watched many of your vids. Have learned a lot and I know to have the time to watch when I sit down🤣. And one day hope to make it out there if I ever make it out west from the Philly area

[@bevanflyfishnz665]

Hey Kelly, this fly has saved my ass on the rivers down here in New Zealand many times. I also like doing it in Brown/ Yellow Marabou with tan ice dub body. Stripping big Streamers is my No. 1 way to slay em. Love to see you do the Nancy P also. Cheers.

[@arthurskim7898]

I for one, very happy you are posting again. BRAVO ZULU

[@marksleeper3752]

Hi Kelly Great looking streamer ,I am so glad I met you at LLBean in Maine ,and had a chance to talk with you , it was a seminar on nymphing ,and line set up Thanks Mark

[@isaacwilkins8861]

I'll tell you that I also like the random talking because I don't know anyone that ties or fly fishes...I've learned more in last year watching your videos than I've learned the whole two years I've been tying...and your flies have inspired me to create some really whicked cool streamers...I wish I had a guy like you to sit down and tie and just chat with

[@repentorperish1386]

I'm in the same boat

[@sigurdurmarolafsson4183]

I made a " slim version" without the bottom dressing to use for Brown trout in the dark here in Iceland. I also mixed up a little with marabou and predator fibers in the tail/wing to get a bit bigger profile seen from below. The best so far is a 29 inch Brown trout. Here it is after a few.

[@mglennon5535]

First time watcher. 20 plus year tier. Great little video. Always fun to learn a new trick. You earned my subscription! Off to check out the rest of your videos, Thanks for sharing. The Snail. Cheers

[@leecummings635]

I'm just gonna say that I like how long ur vid are u taught me so much about matteral and keep them up plz

[@ericbruni536]

I slay the spring smallmouth in the creeks here in central NY with this fly......AWESOME fly, very productive !

[@kevinknight7638]

Great as always and I love the dogs!!

[@ericlong9085]

Absolute class,the stories or all part of show

[@danielsmith1925]

Great videos. I'm a beginner I am learning so much from you.

[@evgrin1507]

I don’t always take 30 minutes to find the right piece of marabou.. oh wait, yes I do.

[@emhankinson]

Love the fly and video, but love the dogs even more!

[@Bertoldichris]

Always something to be learned! I use lead wire to shove up in the cone... bead makes more sense!

[@Flyfisher403]

Nice one Kelly - deadly fly up here in Canada too. This and your boogieman account for the vast majority of my big fish. The Lebron and Jordan of streamers.

[@jacobb3063]

Love the dogs. Love the videos

[@oceanexploration]

That final step with the dubbing I like to use red. It gives it a hot spot or bleeding gills look. Love this streamer but by far my favorite of all time is the peanut envy.

[@hypnosiscenternyc]

Kelly, I'm new to fly.fishing ... even though I've been fishing 60 years. I live near the esopus creek in New York. We haven't had many bug hatches. Would you recommend this fly for brown and rainbow trout?

[@kellygalloup]

Absolutely

[@Hogwylderr]

NO Mr Galloup, No...... Please do not listen to the morons saying you talk to much. There are people here that watch these videos that truly need to hear all these extra little details that you throw into the mix. I've never tied a fly in my life but want to so very bad. I honestly believe that you are helping me & others like me learn to do this without 100% complete failure. So with that said sir, I will say thank you for taking the time to do all these videos and to please not stop.....

[@AMCAL2311]

And they prob aren't a proficient angler....

[@derekpaul7111]

Whoever made that sponge cup idea you should market that! Awesome idea!!

[@dmm3124]

It is already a product. Banks have been using something similar for counting money.

[@danhogan6249]

Kelly, I appreciate that you "talk too much." The value to me from watching your videos is learning WHY you do what you do regarding technique & materials. KZbin is filled with "how to tie" videos but the why behind the fly design is missing. Thank you!

[@mikebyrne9739]

awesome, I liked the foghorn leghorn reference and the dogs.

[@joachimmergeay]

For those who don't know, "marabou" feathers are actually turkey butt feathers. But yes, marabou sounds better than turkey butt. www.fws.gov/lab/idnotes/MarabouIDGuide.pdf

[@Red-et2rd]

Where can I buy bulk marabou in different colors? Thank you so much for your videos! Learning a lot.

[@mitchellpyle3199]

Is there a different body material I could use? I cannot find cactus chenille in any stores near me. Pearl ice dub? Any tips! Love this fly and wanna tie some

[@ozarkplateauoutfitters]

Good stuff. See ya in Cotter next month!

[@quirinonardacci4469]

Wondering why this fly I tied swims upside down. Must be something I did wrong? Any help would be appreciated

[@TheSlideinn]

Everyone always wants to figure out how to get this fly to ride straight up and down, I've fished it a lot and mine always ride sideways. Fish don't seem to care, sometimes I think they prefer it. Might be a better imitation of a wounded baitfish. -Braeden

[@quirinonardacci4469]

Thank you for the response. That did cross my mind that it doesn’t matter and makes it look wounded.

[@terryyarnall9495]

Love your dogs!!!

[@704EX]

Keep talking and keep recording. Great stuff!

[@heerden2]

Just an idea, but why don't you burn the tips of your mono to make a little lump to stop it pulling through

[@TheSlideinn]

Never thought of it?? Seems like it would work though. Kelly

[@brembs]

I glue the beads/cones, etc. in place with JB Weld...

[@quinnkveps789]

Björn Brembs 🤣🤣

[@onemorething100]

I'm a beginner fly fisher and boy it can be overwhelming. I shouldn't even be watching these advanced videos but they are compelling. I'm hoping to pick up one of these soon.

[@repentorperish1386]

So it's been 3 years since this comment, how is your progress

[@onemorething100]

@@repentorperish1386 Thanks for asking. It's been one of the greatest things I ever learned in life. I'm now an Avid Fisher

[@repentorperish1386]

@@onemorething100 awesome! I've bass/conventional fished since I was 2. I got a cheapo fly rod a couple years ago as a gift and I've been fly fishing like madman ever since

[@onemorething100]

@@repentorperish1386 It is very addictive

[@repentorperish1386]

@@onemorething100 I went to Charleston SC last week for work and caught a sea trout and a founder while I was down there on the fly. It was pretty cool. I was chasing red fish but beggars can't be choosers

[@pavelkharin9135]

Hey Kelly I have been tying these in sizes 2 front 4 back with two b10s hooks and I can’t get them to keel correctly they seem to spin int whatever direction they please, would lead wire on the shank either stacked or on the bend help this?

[@kellygalloup6073]

Pavel, you could try that or run a peice down the belly, but they do tend to flip back and forth even with the longer hooks, My original version of this fly I used a short shank front and a 2460 in the rear and it helped a little but honestly I think the flipping side to side makes it fish better, wasnt the by design that is for sure but they all seem to do it and it continues to be our top producer year after year. KG

[@alexhendrick8288]

I just rewatch this video yo remind myself to set my materials prior to tying a bunch. This is my favorite streamer of all time followed closely by the sex dungeon.

[@TheGibbons334]

When you strip the feathers or hackle below your desk is it going on the floor or do you have a bin there? I imagine a pile of mess on the floor that you have Johnny run around with a vacuum or a Swiffer?? 🤣😜

[@TheSlideinn]

Johnny Swiffer, I like it. KG

[@robgrubb420]

excellent as always!

[@hikingwithshotguns]

Having a hard time getting it to keel. Mine are swimming on the side, any tips to help it stay upright?

[@kellygalloup6073]

Mathew, they all ride sideways and then back up, I used to add weight to the belly to stop it but then found they fish better flipping around and went back to the old way. Thanks for watching man, Kelly

[@johnnylightning1491]

Is there something in the water in Michigan that makes great tyers? You and Gunnar Brammer are both good (OK great but don't let it go to your head) tyers and both from the Travers City area if I recall right. Anyway, nice fly and I guess I'll have to tie up a few in gray/silver and white as that's the color of the predominate bait fish in the river by my house. As far as talking too much my computer has a volume control that goes all the way to mute. Personally I like the chatter it keeps it interesting. I'm betting the dog is better looking than either of us.

[@joesweeney7216]

No matter where I buy marabou I seem to have to cull out at least 60 to 70 percent of it. Where can I get marabou like you have in the video?

[@TheSlideinn]

Hey Joe, It is the same thing for us. We still have to cull out a good percentage of our marabou. If you order online however, we always try to hand pick the best stuff since you cant see the package before you buy it. But we are all tyers here and try to get the best stuff out!

[@jack_batterson]

I love the dogs. Great demo!

[@zaksmith4684]

If I’m fishing in an area that only allows a single hook, which hook on an articulated pattern should I omit? Thanks

[@phoult37]

Cut the back hook at the bend after it's all tied up. Most predator species will attack the head. Small brown trout might nip at the tail, but in my experience, you don't usually hook them even with a back hook.

[@TheSlideinn]

Ditto on cutting off the back hook

[@rouryglen]

Just love these videos thanks.Do you think this would work in amaller sizes like 10's and 8's for Irish river brownies ?

[@TheSlideinn]

R, certain it would, I usually go to the lazer legal

[@TheSlideinn]

on the smaller sizes. thanks for watching. Kelly

[@rouryglen]

Cheers for that im at the vise 😁

[@coflyfish3382]

I love dogs, and Belle is a great one.

[@dtrout]

Another exceptional tying lesson. So many gems on handling and applying materials properly. I think your dog was recommending a face mask to keep the marabou carcinogens out of your mouth .... or he wanted to try it ? 😷

[@steveyates1136]

I'm curious what weight rod and type of line you typically fish this fly on?

[@TheSlideinn]

Steve- We usually fish this on a 6-7 weight using a 200-250 grain sinking line with the Airflo Streamer Max Long being our usual line of choice. That said, this pattern is small enough that you could use a stiff 5 weight without an issue. You can also substitute a tungsten cone for the brass one and fish it on a floating line. - Johnnie

[@steveyates1136]

Thanks Johnnie.@@TheSlideinn

[@jacobzweifach6371]

What kind of glue “zap” is that. Do you have a link?

[@TheSlideinn]

It’s called Zap a Gap and we have a link to it here: www.slideinn.com/product/zap-a-gap/

[@varnersstreamers]

Haha! Good dig with the Golden Girls...

[@kennyb214]

Are you using a basket or bag to put your waste in? Or just making a mess . I’m sure you have a basket I just can’t see it

[@imaxfli]

Will this fly ride hook down???

[@kellygalloup6073]

Mark, Overall it does but it tends to flip on its side and then uprights its self, one of the reason I think it hunts so well, but overall it is hook down. Thanks, Kelly

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

I come here to hear you talk 🙂

[@mthompson]

I spy, with my little eye...Public Land Owner tee. Thank you for supporting BHA.

[@ericlong9085]

Do you ever dub the body on this pattern

[@TheSlideinn]

Eric Absolutely, and that’s how Kelly came up with the laser legal too

[@ericlong9085]

@@TheSlideinn just tied one,thank you for sharing the patterns, looking forward to trying them next month when our season opens

[@TomNavesink]

Anyone use these for bass??

[@repentorperish1386]

Yes, I even caught a sea trout on the smaller version tied in yellow and white

[@bobcolorado3491]

I just subscribed. Excellent videos.

[@pavelkharin9135]

Do you think most of your streamers would transition well to river smallmouth?

[@TheSlideinn]

Yes

[@TheSlideinn]

Pavel, I think smallmouth are just brown trout without spots, and I can tell you first hand that they will eat everyone of these flies, my favorite is the tan tips up. Thanks for watching. Kelly

[@phineartz]

After fishing the BL for nearly a year I can verify all of Kelly’s claims about the effectiveness of this fly.. Its been responsible for many large fish and some memorable days on the water.. and has even turned my older father into a meat chucker!.

[@gravityalwayswins1434]

Also, as a thank you, I'm buying all my future articulated fly hooks and materials from Slideinn.

[@gregsage1605]

All I do is learn. Today I learned that I like the dog too!

[@jamesshanley913]

I love the dogs.

[@italiantroutaholic8926]

you can call your new toy the Tongue sponge!

[@CECS1]

Kelly bringing back the Fog Horn

[@christopherdodson9922]

"Don't lick the marabou!" *licks the marabou*

[@TheSlideinn]

It’s a gateway drug for sure

[@christopherdodson9922]

@@TheSlideinn bahaha just don't start snorting any ice dub!

[@porjiboi]

Foghorn Leghorn, classic!

[@matth523]

@26:43 [Foghorn Leghorn] has entered the chat

[@creedm3040]

Do you ever put eyes on the head?

[@terrybois5945]

Maribou has soul.

[@possumkingproductionsmike8089]

First you don't really care if people think you talk too much or tie too slow? I wan't to see how you do it. Flubs and all. Also love the dogs. Being ADD too, I love the way you bouce from topic to topic. Great streamer that dances

[@jasoncisneros-meier3087]

I say I say boy! That there a chicken hawk.

[@chrishendsbee2180]

Why in the world did you name this, and all of the other descent flies, ridiculously creepy names? Barely legal, sex dungeon? Come on man. Also, 12 plus pieces if marabou in one fly? Other than that, I'm good. Great info. Very informative. Obviously a pro in terms of fishing and tying. Not many people better when it comes to trout.

[@aboutme473]

i was gonna say poll dancer but

[@TheShittyshmitty]

All I know is I'm a chicken hawk, and you're a chicken!

[@chasehamm4467]

Old habits die hard. Huh

[@jackkrag]

Pole dancer hahahaha

[@cdloyet]

Gf

[@mikehenderson8578]

Your dogs define thier friends by one quality. Does this person play fetch or not.

[@FreeRange1234]

I hate people that hate dogs. :)

[@michaelgerber4026]

Keep talking “too much” -I appreciate the detail