Copper John

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Detailed instructions for tying a Copper John Fly.
Hook: 2X-heavy, 2X-long nymph or streamer hook, sizes 10-20.
Bead: Cyclops bead, size to match hook, gold.
Weight: Lead wire, .015.
Thread: 8/0 or 70 Denier, black.
Tails: Goose biots, brown.
Abdomen: Ultra Wire, brassie-size, copper.
Wingcase (top): Flashabou, saltwater-size, pearl.
Wingcase (bottom): Strip of black Thin Skin, slightly narrower than width of the hook gap.
Thorax: Peacock herl.
Legs: Hen hackle, speckled brown.
Goose biots, brown.
Material Sources:
2X-heavy, 2X-long nymph or streamer hook, sizes 10-20: collabs.shop/lvv375
Cyclops bead, size to match hook, gold: collabs.shop/9zsfqz
Lead wire, .015: collabs.shop/pbdgps
8/0 or 70 Denier, black: collabs.shop/c5kuf1
Goose biots, brown: collabs.shop/mr6lbi
Ultra Wire, brassie-size, copper: collabs.shop/5bwi5b
Flashabou, saltwater-size, pearl: collabs.shop/vhpkjs
Strip of black Thin Skin: collabs.shop/7hevlb
Peacock herl: collabs.shop/iai7nq
Hen hackle, speckled brown: collabs.shop/z7niyg
Goose biots, brown: collabs.shop/mr6lbi
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Пікірлер: 93

@crystalglass7106 3 жыл бұрын

Fish: "I don't recognize that insect but, what a thorax

@ebradley82 9 жыл бұрын

Easily the best copper John tutorial video on KZfaq. Thank you for doing this.

@billypetersson2137 3 жыл бұрын

According to your precise advice I have tied my first Copper John and it looks nice! Thanks a lot.

@whatchadoinwhatchadoin9415 Ай бұрын

Great tutorial. I'm going to teach my nephew to tie a bunch of these

@troutbum61 9 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy watching your videos, listening closely and learning new techniques to make superior versions of classics. Thank you

@Mahigeer1 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for providing us with such great videos. Everting about it is great from music, to narration to unclutter background. I have enjoyed all that I have seen.

@jedicazador 9 жыл бұрын

Very well done! May just be one of the best fly tying instructional vids I've seen

@jackmasters9953 Ай бұрын

Bad ass!!! Tying some for a friend who uses them for Atlantics in Sault Ste Marie. UV gel seems like less of a pain. The epoxy would set up before I tied three of them 😂😂😂. Great tie. Thank you 🎣🐟😃

@SamuelWertz Жыл бұрын

Best fly tying instructional videos ever. Thanks much

@DriftingFlyFisherman 11 жыл бұрын

I really learned a lot from this vid. Great instruction and reasoning behind the Instruction. I've tied at least 3 dozen of these bad boys and they look great!

@icejunki 4 ай бұрын

What an incredible fly. I love fishing it and it has been fun getting better at tying it.

@GeorgeSemel 10 жыл бұрын

Well I been tying files for going on 50 years now and I have sinned a lot at the vise. This is some of the very best fly tying video on You Tube. I have been going away from 5 min epoxy in recent years - I like the Loon Fly finish and just zap it with a light. But epoxy is fine, just tie a dozen or two then epoxy at once. Great pocket water nymph, been using one as my heavy in Czech Nymphing- I get as many hook up with it as I do with the other two.

@stephenborgfield7278 10 жыл бұрын

I've watched several really good videos on the copper john and I feel that your demo is the best. I also learned a couple of tying tricks while watching. Thanks

@mikecraig4483 11 жыл бұрын

Without doubt, one of the finest instructional videos I have watched for fly tying. Keep'm coming, please!

@jeanlouise6733 12 жыл бұрын

This is the best video on tying a copper john. The others are pretty amateurish compared to this one. Excellent instruction.

@tightlinevideo 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Mike, we enjoy making them.

@joeyn.1003 7 жыл бұрын

Some substitutes for the flashabou that I have experimented with and found usable are just like one small strand folded over to make 4 small strands. Also if you want to cut the inside of an airhead wrapped or something similar that works very well. Great video though I'm only tying this version from now on. So effective

@silverstuddedsabertoothdream 7 жыл бұрын

I have watched tying videos from dozens of producers, Lefty Kreh makes me laugh, and I love him, but you are my absolute favorite, hands down. I am relatively new (3yrs) and losing my vision, which is another reason I love your videos, they are up close, and easier for me to learn. Again, Thank You tightlinevideo, Thank You 🎣🎣🙏🏼

@wd4477 4 жыл бұрын

I just started tying and found your videos. Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos. I'm not sure if you will read this, but I subscribed to see all your content.

@ryantherock7664 11 жыл бұрын

best instructional fly tying videos on the net..well done!

@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy Жыл бұрын

its amazing how simple UV resin has made these flies!

@edwardlindhorn538 5 жыл бұрын

"Maybe 2 and a 1/2 dozen flies!!!!" LOL Hi Tim!!!!

@email16v 7 жыл бұрын

Simply beautiful! Thanks again for a great video!

@randieggleston4357 6 жыл бұрын

I hope you keep teaching on KZfaq. Thank you

@5adamjb 11 жыл бұрын

I agree. Your instructional videos are great!

@troutbum61 11 жыл бұрын

"The final layer of epoxy, will cover up a multitude of sins" Makes me wonder how long tightlinevideo has been watching me tie...ha,ha. Thanks for another fantastic video production, and really digging the music in the background.

@jamesvatter5729 3 жыл бұрын

The original, still my favorite of the Copper Johns.

@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy Жыл бұрын

This is the first fly I ever tied. I picked a really hard one for a beginner! Also tried the prince nymph. Went into fly fish food and said " I want to start tying flies, but I am sure i need to start with something simple like copper john or prince nymph" Lance Egan was kind enough to also suggest I start with some black beauties and san jaun worms Hahah!

@ipod1978 6 жыл бұрын

Cracking video, very nicely tied

@NeveSSL 9 жыл бұрын

Really, really great video. Thank you!

@SanjinNjuhovic 6 ай бұрын

WELL DONE COLLEAGUE VERY GOOD Copper John REGARDS 🎣🐟🐟🐟

@robertsimonovich6527 9 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks!

@XxPackerManxX 8 жыл бұрын

what a fantastic video.

@HenryCarmonaTexasSlayer 8 жыл бұрын

That is so awesome!

@jerryromano3075 8 жыл бұрын

It took me a while to find the correct size flashabou. It is made by Hedron, Inc. It is salt water pearl flashabou, number 1805, and it is 1/8" wide.

@nicolelewis1828 3 жыл бұрын

Can you still get this flashabou? I checked the Hedron website and could not find it. Thanks.

@jerryromano9501 3 жыл бұрын

@@nicolelewis1828 I just checked. It’s in their catalog. Jumbo Pearl Flashabou, 1805. It’s saltwater flashabou. I hope that helps. www.hedroninc.com/sites/default/files/Hedron%20catalog.pdf

@nicolelewis1828 3 жыл бұрын

@@jerryromano9501 Thanks! I appreciate your efforts. :-)

@hardtomello364 4 жыл бұрын

I have two bobbins one is metal for copper wire and gold wire and the other one is pvc I use that for thread I like to keep my wire on the spool so there is less waste when I have to cut off the excess

@oldsmugglerflyfishing 2 жыл бұрын

I love to tie and fish this fly!

@tightlinevideo 11 жыл бұрын

They are mainly for trout but I'm sure bass and panfish would also take them. I don't sell flies but most fly shops and catalogs carry the Copper John.

@hardtomello364 4 жыл бұрын

tightlinevideo you should sell flies because a lot of shops don’t make flies like you do my friend

@jacobstarr9010 3 жыл бұрын

What I found works well is using 70 denier for the body and then when I need to tie the wingcase, going to veevus 16/0 so it doesn't build up bulk (especially on sizes 16-18)

@hardtomello364 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been having a hard time finding peacock hearl do you have any online stores I should check out that you would recommend

@kellysauer7451 9 жыл бұрын

As usual, a great instructional video; lucid and very well shot. I have a question: That looks like a magnetic strip on the popsicle stick you use to get a beadhead from the bag. The beads must be brass plated steel, not solid brass, correct

@MatthewSullivan12 6 жыл бұрын

Can you do more Bass Patterns? I would really appreciate it!

@theflytyer7492 5 жыл бұрын

Good job

@Thalarctos. 6 жыл бұрын

Elle est superbe !! ;-) de FRANCE

@jacobstarr9010 3 жыл бұрын

Speckled gray works well also

@miguelangeldominguezgomez8316 7 жыл бұрын

me gusta y es divertido la fabricación de moscas pero primero necesito fabricar mi propia herramienta y necesito mas información sobre los amarres y como utilizar la herramienta gracias

@gberg67 Ай бұрын

Fabulous video! Question from a newbie - since we cover the thorax with epoxy or resin anyway, what’s the point of the Thin Skin? I don’t have any so I tied them with just flashabou and covered with Loon thick to make a bulbous thorax. They look great and the flashabou shines through. I think you could save a step…

@jacobstarr9010 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite is the black and silver Pattern.

@ernestbrazzoni599 4 жыл бұрын

Need to make some thanks

@nikriggs9830 2 жыл бұрын

I know I don’t have any of that material but I’m going to use what I’ve got and see what I get.

@Twalkitout 10 жыл бұрын

What size bead would you recommend for smaller copper johns? Such as 16's and 18's. Thanks

@tightlinevideo 10 жыл бұрын

3/32" or 7/64" I tend to like slightly oversized heads on Copper Johns.

@Piterszczyk 9 жыл бұрын

Hi. You have once given me an advice, I'll try to pay you back with mine. You might want to cover the copper wire with some kind of varnish/epoxy/UV resin. The reason for this is as soon as you start using this fly in the water, the copper will become discoloured due oxidation. Even if it doesn't get wet, it will eventually oxidize. UV resin works best for me, I simply don't like epoxy due to bubbles and less control over its curing.

@tightlinevideo 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip on the wire, you are absolutely right. The Ultrawire from Wapsi like I'm using in video however already has some kind of coating on it which makes less likely to oxidize which is why I like it. On the other hand, I like you started using UV resin on nearly all wire body flies and really like the look of it as it sort of magnifies the wraps. Anyway, thanks, great tip for all viewers keep them coming.

@theoutdoorguy1238 9 жыл бұрын

tightlinevideo is there anything you can use to substitute the black thin skin

@kamilponikowski9176 8 жыл бұрын

+theoutdoorguy123 Yeah anything thats black :-)

@callsignsleepy 7 жыл бұрын

if you use epoxy and want to get rid of air bubbles, just run a lighter briefly over the fly, or if you mix the epoxy on some aluminum foil, run a lighter under it and the bubbles will disappear fairly quickly

@Flies_the_limit Жыл бұрын

My lord biots are giving me a challenge.

@StillwatersEdge 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome! How are those L.S Hooks? Chris

@nikreiner-xn9rr 6 ай бұрын

How much do all of th materials including uv light and resin cost?

@Sportmanfun 9 жыл бұрын

I love flytying. Watching these yt videos always sets the mood. Also always triggering me buying more tying stuff online,as I dont have everything this or that fly is build off. Btw:What is "leadfree" wire made of? Probably isnt as heavy as lead? But like bullets and airgun pellets,these days we are more environment aware and try to substitute I quess!

@tightlinevideo 9 жыл бұрын

Just a mix of other metals I believe. Seems a bit lighter than lead to me, so I just add a few more wraps.

@danielhunt4167 7 жыл бұрын

tightlinevideo definitely lighter. Hold two packages at the store and compare. Still eco friendly though

@brianstevens3858 5 жыл бұрын

Antimony and Tin.

@tarheels231321 10 жыл бұрын

what are some variations on colors

@andrewstanek3160 3 жыл бұрын

r u can use uv resin or no

@slothyogurt9966 Ай бұрын

is there any substitute for thin skin

@RaymondMillbrae 11 жыл бұрын

Nice. What type of fish will this attract? And do you sell them?

@11happychap 9 жыл бұрын

Great Vid thanks one question is there a alternative to goose bigots if I don't have any??

@flyadventureswithbrandon9208 8 жыл бұрын

You might want to try a small clump of marabou for a more flowy fly

@alejandrotabarez5484 4 жыл бұрын

Beauty

@roylenge6641 8 жыл бұрын

muy buena

@Enrios Жыл бұрын

what is that back ground music for this video?

@FlyFishingCommunity 4 жыл бұрын

👏👏

@billruland1494 8 жыл бұрын

Could I use Bondic instead of the epoxy?

@tightlinevideo 8 жыл бұрын

+Bill Ruland Absolutely!

@larrymarks5836 8 жыл бұрын

Where do you get such perfect peacock herl? The ones I buy from my local fly shop don't look nearly as nice the ones you use in all of your excellent videos.

@noahdammer5530 8 жыл бұрын

find someone who owns a peacock like I did

@larrymarks5836 8 жыл бұрын

great idea....or maybe I'll get one :)

@alyssagustavson9589 8 жыл бұрын

Just wondering what fish this fly would catch?

@daltonjones4712 7 жыл бұрын

Alyssa Gustavson where I live bluegill crappie bass

@mikehuntsmels9680 7 жыл бұрын

Alyssa Gustavson lots of trout and bluegill...where i live i have a river filled with bass and big rainbow and brown trout, i catch lots of troit on these flies and often a lot of small bass 6-12 "

@Coocoohead 3 жыл бұрын

how'd i end up here.

@michagradon3934 3 жыл бұрын

You should put the specific materials in the description

@jacobstarr9010 3 жыл бұрын

Thread: black 8/0 or 70 denier Bead: gold bead, size to match hook (here, a 7/64" for the size 14 hook) Weight: 0.015 lead free wire Tails: brown goose biots Abdomen: copper wire, brassie sized Top wingcase: pearl flashabou, saltwater size Bottom wingcase: black thin skin Thorax: peacock herl Legs: speckled brown hen hackle: Adhesive: 5 minute epoxy Hook: 2X strong 2X long nymph or streamer hook, size 14

@michagradon3934 3 жыл бұрын

@@jacobstarr9010 thx so much