Tying The Wooly Bugger with Kelly Galloup

[@AdrianStruwig]

There is only one person in the world that would take 35mins to explain how to tie a wooly bugger and not make it boring!!! Thank you Kelly!!! Love watching your videos!

[@matthewferguson2515]

No kidding I’ve watched this twice. Just starting.

[@harryleichtweis3378]

A five minute fly in a half hour of timeless tips. Love it!

[@jasonmann3038]

Great tips. No matter how many times you watch someone tie up a fly you can always learn something new.

[@chrissewell1608]

I agree!

[@gizmocarr3093]

Only you could spend over a half hour demonstrating tying a Wooly Bugger. Watching you’re tying demonstrations provides so much information you could never remember everything. You mention tying every kind of fly and so many techniques I feel sorry for some young newbie fly angler who has trouble enough putting a hook in their vise. Don’t ever change, I love watching your videos.

[@markallenbell3868]

Kelly’s amazing. I learn something from every video. We showed up at his shop having a difficult time, we’d never fished the big western rivers and started on the Madison. Kelly stopped what he was doing and gave us a 30 minute lesson. Made our trip and made the big rivers much more fishable to us. Thanks Kelly!!

[@henrylord5714]

Good show, I learn alot

[@Detroit3Pistons]

That’s awesome what a great guy. Does he do guide trips or does he just run the entire operation?

[@andrewwebster13]

He's here to show how to tie a wooly bugger and I end up learning 5X the information I never knew I needed. Great stuff!!

[@tronner_the_awesome]

I love that Kelly shouts out to Charlie Craven. Always the mark of a good businessman to appreciate the others in the same industry.

[@andrewcathers1961]

I love the way you teach fly tying! The information you give is outstanding the way you cover feathers thread and so much more in just one fly ! A pleasure to watch!

[@bruceacphoto5240]

Thank You Kelly. Even with years of experience and acclaim, your genuine enthusiasm , desire to help, and fundamental based approach are all such admirable qualities . Your work and contributions here are greatly appreciated.

[@TheSlideinn]

Thanks Bruce, that means a lot to me. Kelly

[@critStock]

This is an instant classic! I would recommend it to any beginning tyer. So many important basics AND pro tips! Thanks, Kelly!

[@aldricmeints353]

I love Kelly's videos because he isn't trying to SELL us anything. Money saving tips? Hell yeah.

[@TheEzzieboy]

Is that why he has a list of materials in the description that you can buy from his shop? Of course he is trying to sell you something. Being familiar with his style, I would say he really doesn't give a rat's ass where you get your materials, but if you're going to buy it, buy it from him.

[@jeffnotti9932]

Your tip about the thread spacing was awesome.. great rule #1 nothing passed the tread to leave head space is perfect.. thanks J

[@johnmillard6771]

I've been tying for 40 years, on and off, but mostly off. I just started getting back in to it this was soooo interesting. Love the fact that most is not gospel but suggestions. What was most important was stated as such. Wish he had a book of different flys and how to tie them. That is the lsat thing I'm looking for.

[@jackwinters2196]

I could watch you tie flies all day long. So informative.

[@troydoyle6330]

I’ve been tying for years and learned a few new things from this video, and you are entertaining to watch. Just wanted to state my appreciation. Thanks

[@kerrypitt9789]

I taught tying classes for a few years and kids or adults I started them on the Bugger first, because no matter how horrible it turned out, it would still catch fish! I hadn't thought of Indian necks, so I'll look for them , thank you so much!

[@sirmegallot3276]

Only Kelly could make a 35 minute woolly bugger video! Love the info, tips, and the peek inside the mind. Cant wait for the rivers to come down just a bit! Happy fishing everyone!

[@corymann3910]

I tied up one with all maribou and green wire ,no flash my maribou-boo bugger.😂❤🎉 Monster steelhead and brownies. Thanks for the deep info Mr. Gallop. !!

[@bch5513]

As a VERY new tier I want to say THANK YOU for the extremely detailed presentation.

[@newhampshireoutdoornetwork9505]

I can tie all sorts of different fies but I suck at tying wooly buggers. Some really good tips I'm going to go try to tie one and I'm pretty sure that's it's going to be a way better fly this time thanks for the tips

[@RollinRollinReelin]

Hi Kelly! Great tie brother!

[@zone3adk872]

Yikes. For the past 50 years I thought I knew how to tie a Woolly Bugger! Great vid!

[@lancemarchand2639]

Wow! Great video. I came for one thing and got a case full of info! So many great tips in one video. I learned a ton! Thanks so much!

[@kmcipriani70]

Kelly is a great guy! He taught me how to tie flies along time ago when I first started out fly fishing. The Troutsman in Traverse City, Mi. Nice to see him still teaching the same fly!

[@49684]

Kathy Cipriani Born and raised in TC, just moved to SC Greenville at the age of 40. I bought my first dozen flies from The Troutsman and that’s when the addiction began. 🤗

[@johnlogorda360]

Awesome sauce, thanks Kelly. I have never tied in the flashabou. When you spun your vise I noticed the flash along the body. You explained the tying process well and I will incorporate this step into my next wooly bugger tie. Peace, Big John

[@michaelbacile8439]

I just got into tying, been fly fishing for 4 years now. Such a fun challenge compared to spinner fishing. I tried to reproduce a wooly bugger I picked up from a local shop and it turned out so bad lol. Being able to see each step will help a lot. I like the thread base setup. Helps keep the proportions

[@reserrvoirman]

Thanks for the thorough lesson on the wooly bugger. It’s nice to spend time with someone as knowledgeable as yourself. I’ve been tying for quite a while and always find something new n your tying lessons. Thanks again.

[@GeezerDust]

You really enjoy what you're doing .... makes for a good instructor.

[@natscorm3009]

Thanks ,for taking the time! Awesome teaching . Learned so much!

[@TheSlideinn]

Thanks for watching! We will be back soon!!!

[@robertmiddaugh5557]

Great video the attention to detail made my first one turn out better textbook

[@gordonmaki]

I have been trying since 1980, learn something every video of yours I watch. (I also feel less guilty about not using a whip finisher adeptly, though starting to like them) Thanks !

[@kerrypitt9789]

Kelly I think Davie showed me how to "Not rush the head," he was around tying before I found you. Your method of doing the head space is really good! I have never seen a Charlie Craven sponge before! I had thought of one idea which was using a ceramic stamp dampener but I could never find one, that sponge is awesome.

[@richbubnowski3452]

Thanks Kelly! Your videos are amazing and super informative. I’m not a kid, but I’m a beginner at fly tying so I appreciate all the info. With this Covid-19 thing going around, l figured it’s a great time to learn.

[@charleshenry8075]

You're a fantastic teacher! Thank you.

[@mikebailey5622]

Very informational! I've been tying for years and thought I was pretty good until I saw this! I've made almost every mistake he talked about.

[@dgreathouse10]

Awesome teaching. First time watching your video very helpful. Thank you

[@brandonhoffman4712]

The wooly bugger is the fly that converted me to fly fishing, along with the fish themselves lol! I was interested in fly fishing but was a spinning reel guy. I wanted to try some sort of fly on my spinning reel before making the gear jump into fly fishing. So when I was in the sierra's (Bridgeport area) I went into Ken's Sporting goods. The best tackle shop I knew of at the time (in the sierras). Which is also in Bridgeport, so I guess my travels hadn't taken me too far lol. I told them I was interested in fly fishing but wanted to try some flies on my spinning setup before making the jump to actual fly gear. I was pointed towards the wooly bugger. I remember the 1st day I tried the bugger, it landed me 3 fish within a mile from camp, including one I played cat and mouse with visually! From that point forward my fishing has moved towards fly fishing. Flash forward 5 more years and I cant see myself going back. I have now caught fish on flies I have tied myself and enjoyed watching family and friends catch fish on gear I made as well. Shoot even my dad is getting into tying now, its beautiful!

[@jimaboughoche6191]

Awesome tutorial as usual, Kelly...

[@EMD_Ski]

Love this guy, I'm new to tying and every video of his answers about a dozen questions I didn't even know I had. He really should write a book as someone else mentioned, would sell for sure.

[@chrissewell1608]

I think he has.

[@EMD_Ski]

Yeah he definitely has. I think I wrote that when I first really started fishing and tying and this was one of the first videos I saw - had no idea then that he was the man! Reading that now I have to chuckle, like telling Redford he should consider acting

[@anthonywoodham4175]

WoW, this video was really Informative and helpful to tying my next fly, I've tied to flys so far and they don't even look as good as yours do. And I can't wait to try this out.

[@danielduane6691]

Only Kelly Gallup could make a half an hour video on a woolly bugger.

[@caryverhalen]

Well, I'm addicted to watching 👀 fly tying. Fly Fishing, guitar playing and weight lifting evaporate a day. So, do I dare invest in a vice and the lot???? I've a hunch I'd love it as much as watching your tutorials. 🐟

[@jdhoger4034]

That was great, A Wooly Bugger is my go to. I really enjoyed that and learned a ton, thanks. Thumbs up.

[@justarepublicandog2505]

Amazing video! Super informative for beginners and novices. But I have to admit…, I love calling it a WOLLY BOOGER!!

[@seandacey8346]

Great instructional video for an amazing fly. Thank you.

[@tronner_the_awesome]

Me at minute 0:01 Why do I need a 35 minute video on a Wooly Bugger? Me at Minute 35:03 - Ahhhh, that's why. Great tie - great advice - great video!

[@humpterdink]

Thanks for sharing- I tied enough of these i thought i would not learn anything new...i was wrong!

[@zenbooter]

Nothing redundant, so true.

[@georgehyker]

I like all of your videos, This One Is the Best. So much information shared. Thank you.

[@kellyphillips4404]

I love to watch your videos,... I’m going to try to tie some flies for myself. I think I should just buy the Deluxe kit from ( Orvis ) with all the tools so I make sure I have everything to get stated. Watching your Show from Kentucky. Thanks for all that great information .

[@TheSlideinn]

Kelly, I am not big fan of kits but I would guess you will get enough stuff for a Wooly bugger in the kit?? Thanks for watching, KG

[@mikem1925]

I think you understate the case for the bugger Kelly! :) Hope you and the boys are doing well. McGibben

[@timothyvedder3643]

Great tie. Definitely learned something.

[@NickAndCaroline]

10/10 bugger! Just when I thought that was the easiest fly, I learned a thing 👍

[@CarlosJury-t7x]

Excellent video instuction!!

[@JWolfy11]

What's the schlappen used for? You discussed the cost-benefit of using an India rooster saddle for this fly, but I don't understand why the extra schlappen is valuable. What's it for?

[@TheSlideinn]

Jon, Schlappen is used when you want a webby (thicker) hackle,or for tails on bigger flies that have deceiver style tails. Thanks for watching, Kelly

[@thigson189]

I am new to tying Kelly and find your videos very helpful. Thank you for sharing this information. Living in West Central GA, there is nowhere to purchase tying materials - you gotta head up north to find a legit fly shop. I will be, in the very future, purchasing some materials from you in support of your channel. Sub'd and very appreciative. Thank you!

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

“Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.” That’s the saying every drill sergeant and fly maker has in common.

[@skorflyfishing]

I don't use a whip finishing tool either. Early in my tying career I took a class from A.K. Best on production tying. He emphasized never setting your scissors down and hand whip finishing. Both are production techniques. You save time not picking up a tool with both. But the hand whip is soooo much more versatile than using a tool. You can hand whip anywhere on the fly so much easier. Like at the back of a popper head. And I also feel like you can place the wraps more precisely. Another great tutorial from Kelly. It is like when Vince Lombardi spent a half day talking to seasoned pro coaches about the simple trap play. They learned so much more than just that play. Kudos Kelly.

[@hgj2019]

Give me a dark WB during the cutt spawn on stillwater in the AZ mountains and I’ll show you some really nice, big fish. SUCH rewarding fishing.

[@Scott___T]

Interesting way of holding the bobbin. Never noticed the way you hold it in other videos

[@ThePorpoisepower]

Does Kelly have a video going over the jargon of fly tying? Like when he talks about thread choice?

[@ibookje]

Thanks for the video. What I hate most tying a Wooly Bugger is the 'drop off' where the chenille is tied off near the eye. I like a small head on my flies as they make the fly look neater. With a Wooly Bugger this is a pain in the a** because of the big difference in diameter of the chenille vs the hook shank from the tying of the chenille. I wonder if there's a way to have a smaller drop off when using chenille?

[@gnolmit]

ibookje use dubbing instead of chenille. Although it shouldn’t be a problem because the hackle is started in front of the last turn of chenille.

[@kellygalloup6073]

ib, tie the chenille off with two tight turns close to body. then cut the chenille a 1/4 inch from the thread and then strip the chenille off of the two threads that are binding the material , at this point your should be tying off just two strands of thread and build virtually no build up at all, good luck, and thanks for watching. Kelly

[@diggingthewest7981]

Well regardless, the fish don't care.

[@jdy5556]

One other point I didn't hear Kelly mention is that the Wooly Bugger is a great starter fly because it is the foundation for many advanced patterns, such as the Mini Dungeon and the Wooly Sculpin. Once a beginner has these down they can advance to the next level with confidence.

[@draven3838]

I have about 60 or so of the wooley buggers in different weights ,black ,olive, brown ,orange and white, they are my go Tom's and leech patterns black ,purple ,olive and mix colors as well, cant go wrong with these flies

[@chrissewell1608]

I taught myself to tie flys, when I was 12. I haven't met anyone, until now, who knew about wetting your marabou and flashabou, to keep it thin, and stuck together! I grew up with toxic die on my fingers. So, I like that sponge cup idea. The wolly bugger was one my first flys made, and I still fish them 40 years later! I stopped putting flashabou down the body, since it is usually covered up, with hackle & wire. I just leave the extra flash, added to the tail! I also start my hackle at the back, and wrap it forward.... either way works! This ain't rocket science, its fishing!

[@robertskowronski2923]

Nice presentation. Thank you.

[@imaxfli]

What bird does "marabou" come from? Also, will this fly ride hook down as tied????

[@TheSlideinn]

Most of your marabou comes from turkeys, and this fly will ride hook down for you!

[@imaxfli]

@@TheSlideinn Cool...thanx.....Vote Blue to preserve Public lands for fly-fishing!!!

[@matthewallred72]

Thank you, Mr. Galloup.

[@billgouckenour2146]

Do you tie all of them weightless or do you weight some? If you weight them, do you use Dumbbell eyes, coneheads or lead wire? Thanks and keep teaching!!

[@kathyodato8322]

Kelly you got my attention sir. excellent teacher, I learned something tonight. Just love tying buggers. have you ever used a purple one?

[@jongoulet3740]

Tied this fly then went and caught 24 brookies. great tie

[@gnolmit]

Love the woolly bugger especially rich osthoffs soft hackle version. A great place to get hen hackle for this version is from collins hackle farm. He sells hen capes and saddles as a set $25 or $20 each if you buy two.

[@RickyD1968]

Awesome video !!!

[@kenheard5693]

Excellent demo.

[@robertcornelius3514]

Question: Regarding the Ultra wire, the order form shows small, medium, and so on. Is this the size of the wire or the size of the spool?

[@TheSlideinn]

That would be the size of the wire. It comes in X-Small, Small, Brassie, Medium, and Large.

[@TheSlideinn]

Robert, it is the size of the wire. thanks for watching. Kelly

[@chrisbellamy1211]

Nice. Quick question: Why not tie the hackle into the back by the tip? It seems a little more secure.

[@fricknfishn5153]

Thanks for the bugger! I am getting into streaming my fly tying and I am curious about your camera placement. I notice you use different camera angles but I do not see the camera that you are using for the closeup on the fly while you are tying. Are you tying 2 flies and editing? Or are you actually using more than 1 camera? Thanks

[@TheSlideinn]

We have 3 DSLR Cameras running while Kelly is tying and then cut to different angles throughout the video. Thanks for watching

[@fricknfishn5153]

@@TheSlideinn Thanks for your speedy reply. Do you have anything else to offer as far as your setup? Any pics of the setup. I am not able to see the camera that kelly uses to tie with when the shot is taken from farther out. It looks like the shot is coming from under his right arm. But I don't see any camera there. Are you removing it for the farther away shots so it can not be seen? What kind of Camera are you using for the close ups? DSLR, Video cam, other...? You are welcome to contact me at [e-mail] if you would rather discuss outside of this platform. Thanks again.

[@TheSlideinn]

Frick, I use three cameras, one broad angle in front and one close up, and then the third is close up only which is over my right shoulder, I have to turn my vice about 30 degrees away from myself so you can see the fly, makes tying a bit of a chore sometimes but it is the only way we can be the fly to be seen by you like you were tying it. Kelly

[@Pwrcritter]

Nice tie! Greetings from Int'l Angler..

[@michaelpendleton1047]

Anybody know what the cabinet behind him is called?

[@KnightsbridgeTrading]

I'm curious to know why everyone uses chenille instead of a dubbing loop. Is it just tradition or something more? I love the wild bushy look that a dubbing loop can give you but if the chenille will catch you more fish, that's pretty easy math....

[@dsmoosecountry]

Hi Kelly, I want to buy my son a vice & a bobbin for his birthday, do you have any recommendations? Thanks! Great video.

[@slickydicky]

I have a renzetti traveler and love it. As far as bobbins I have many but prefer thenceramic bobbins from j stockard. I think they are like 4 or 5 bucks.

[@oscarbarreiro4266]

Great stuff... I thought I was doing all right... I was wrong 😅🤣

[@Bights-On-Fishing]

New to the channel and maybe I missed it. What vise is this? Fishing and Fly Fishing for 50 years and just starting to tie. This is very informative as I want to focus on wooly buggers, streamers and some salt water jigs. Looking for a vise for larger hooks.

[@TheSlideinn]

Dickie, That is a Renzetti Presentation 4000 with the standard jaws. Thanks for watching

[@jimangela4589]

I tie in the hackle from the tip end of the feather at the tail end just so its more secure.

[@zeissOholic]

Great video. Wouldn't it be easier to tie the hackle tip in at the hook bend and then wind it forward and tie off at the head? Anyway, that's the way I've always done it. Good idea about using the Flashabou along the side of the body - must try that.

[@GardenersPOV]

Was the sound off when you watched the video? He clearly explained why the counterwrapped wire was for durability. I tied these commercially 30 years ago and he did it exactly like I was trained.

[@MG-nd4wp]

Kelly thanks for another great video. The only thing missing was Johnny.

[@carlybear7]

Great Stuff!!!

[@ddt1352]

Was lucky to find your videos early that got me into tying and then Brian's at Madriver after! Side question where did you get that cup!?

[@rshoemaker61]

Excellent tutorial a waelth of information as usual. ATB

[@Fishfly93]

Would y’all be able to let us know what flies you intend to tie as part of the beginner series and we can pick up the materials?

[@besokarnafranandrasidan107]

Wolly bugger is a good fly for pike

[@paddyfromireland9277]

Great Carp fly for fish cruising around near surface in dirty water

[@ghart91]

If you like gadgets, a small crock or container filled with dry rice and stick your scissors and bodkin in to protect the tips. Try it and let me know what you think.

[@AndrewMurphy8383]

you dont have to use the same color of threads i tie those and i dont use the same color you can but it not a need

[@billnichols4999]

I really enjoy your videos! And as many have already said, you do a great job of making a "routine" fly interesting. Thank you so much! May I add one small bit of constructive criticism? Tying black on black on black doesn't always show up well on camera. Maybe use a brighter or more contrasting color scheme next time? Again, I love your videos and have the utmost respect for you. I'm just trying to make things better for everybody. :)

[@johnsaylock5095]

If I could only have one fly,,, Id take the olive bugger .

[@alexanderdemenko6325]

I've tied up enough flies for 3-4 seasons. Not able to go fishing because of this dang virus.

[@user-kn5ol8ck8s]

Alexander Demenko Bud how are you gonna get the virus alone in a river/stream? I mean Im healthy as a horse and I’ve been fly every day. lol Gotta get away from the ol ball n chain somehow! GO OUT AND FISH!

[@Charsept]

A classic.

[@gregb8824]

First........... fly I ever tied.

[@lukepugh4315]

I just wach these videos to see how some of the flies I own are tied

[@pjh5135]

Kelly could literally teach me how to suck an egg and I'd still learn something.