You will find the cling film useful for many things in tying. I am working on a pearl olive nymph at moment which is catching a lot of fish for myself and the boys. But I am about to tweak it, as I had a thought of cling film. Who knows you may even see this fly one day if its that good. Which we think it is.

I hope you enjoyed your coffee and had fun tying. Use this idea of Cling Film as an example. The pattern I have on the video is a bit bigger than I actually use. This was more for the video. I tend to use 18 up to 14. The pattern is more focused on still waters rather than river. And this when fished as a dry. When fished as a wet it can fish both river and still water. But for any body with a bit of a creative mind, can open up to more interesting designs. I will at a later date cover how I fish this pattern. There is coverage of this pattern being fished on the channel. If you fish with lure patterns you should really check out the video which I done last month. Finally Improved new ways catch more. Another pattern that we have put a lot of work into. To look at it you would never guess what we have done. Trust me it really works. But this pattern is by far the best I have ever fished. And you thought the Cling Film was good. Thanks for the comment Melissa. Take care. Shaun.

@@shaunfishes101 absolutely! I tied a half dozen this morning and they look great really buggy. 99% of the time we fish one of several local lakes here, I’m in central Georgia and unless I want to drive a few hours we don’t really have trout. I typically fish top water for Bream and Crappie. I make a LOT of crappie and bream jigs I fish with my spinning reel when we have a lot of tree cover. I am still not that great with my fly rod just yet lol.. I subscribed and have been going through your stuff. You have a VERY informative channel I as a newer fly fisherman truly appreciate the way you explain things. It’s going to sound so backwards to you but I actually got into fly fishing because I love tying flies. I have always been an AVID fisherman but I have always used either my spinner or bait caster until just a few months ago. Please keep up the great work, I look forward to seeing more

@@melissaspake7727 I get what you are saying about tying the flies. Have you done ear rings yet. I do make the effort in trying to put across information in a way that is easy to follow. However if you listen and watch carefully you will pick up even more. I enjoy dishing out brain teasers. But when the riddle is worked out, it then makes sense. I am amused how you refer to your self as a fisherman. You are Melissa a fisherwomen. We have a lot of fisherwomen on our water. It can be a difficult time learning fly fishing. But take your time and enjoy the whole experience. I think women are better than men for most of the time, as men constantly want to cast distance. And this is what they think of most. Perfect the cast at short range, and keep control. I wish you all the best during this learning stage. But its all worth it. If there is anything we can help you with, Please just ask. Take care Melissa. Shaun. Oh thanks.

Hi Chris, nice to hear from you. The Squirrel is an amazing pattern. Check out our latest video which is mainly about the Squirrel. This pattern fishes well through out the year. But the Cling film Fly is better in small 16 and fished when fish are higher in he water. Mind saying that Steve and my self fished the cling film last week, and done quite well. Which was a difficult day. I would do more work at the vice, but I cant get to grips with the camera to give me what I am looking for. Not very good with cameras. And besides that there are only a few patterns that we have created that work so well. But I am working on the camera problem. And we are continually working on patterns, but they take a long time to get to camera. This is because we have to fish them for at least 12 months to find out if they are a pattern worth having or a one day wonder. Great to hear from you Chris. Don't forget to check out the latest video. Look forward to hearing from you again soon. Shaun.

Forgot to ask if you don't mind. What fishery are you at.

Thanks Shaun, I usually fish at Exe valley Fly Fishing.

Brilliant its working. The main point of this video is to get you lot thinking. Mind the Ostrich one is a great pattern. And the size 14 has had loads of fish. Love the comment. Shaun.

Its a great material and why we don,t see much of it in the fly tying world. The smaller size is best with the wing. But the Ostrich one in all sizes is great. Size 14 is my go too for most of the time, and I fish them fast for most of the time. On the water today I had an experience that has happened a few times lately. I have had fish going for my knot on the leader. Now I can hear you say, shit you got big knots. Honestly they are no bigger than yours. Well I hope knot. HA HA. Crazy though. Take care mate. And thanks for the comments. Shaun.

Keeping it real and being as honest is a good thing in my book. So when I do get to visit other waters and meet people on the water. I know we are all in the same boat. I can then feel comfortable with those around me. Thanks for the comment Kevin. Take care. Shaun.

On the day it certainly does and will. Smaller sizes with the cling film. Ostrich pattern. All sizes. But mess about with the idea of cling film and see what you come up with. I will spend sometimes years perfecting a fly. Sometimes I will start it, try it. not so good. Put it to bed. Months later have another tweak for it. And it goes on till its done. But I enjoy going out on the water trying these things. Its another part of fishing for me. Take care Greg. Shaun.

I have never done much of them as I struggled with the camera. Mind I still struggle with the damn thing. Give me a fly rod to work with any day. There will only be a few of them, as we only post the good stuff. If you are into damsels, we might have a good damsel on the way. Did one two years ago, but had to shelve it, as it killed to many fish. I mean the fish were literally swallowing it. But the new one is looking promising, and if all goes well could have a video near end of year once we have fished it enough. Oh the cling film is a good idea, and hope every body finds it useful. Then the Ostrich on the day is something else. Thanks for the comment. Take care. Shaun.

Glad you enjoyed the video. What I have shown here is an example of what can be done when thinking out side the box. Like most patterns they have there day. If you are moving more towards the Cling Film Fly, then keep them small. I will show how I fish it in a later video. This pattern is more for still waters not river. If fished as a dry. If fished as a wet, it will be fine. What I am trying to do is give every one the ideas. But you can incorporate Cling Film into a lot of patterns. Keep it simple and you won't go far wrong. 3S. Small, Simple,Sparse. Have Fun. Thanks for the comment. Take care. Shaun.

Simple is by far the best. So many patterns out there are for show, and one day wonders. If your patterns are along the lines of slim, sparse and often small. I am sure they will work. If you check out some of the other replies to comments I have made, I explain a bit more. Its an after thought. But I wish I had explained more in the video. Mind I have put a few videos on here fishing these patterns. But I hope it helps. Thanks mate. Shaun.

No problem David. The most consistent is the smaller with the wing. For most of the time I fish this like I do a dry. Cast out, leave for about 10 to 15 sec, then drag towards you for a short distance. Nothing interested. recast to another area. Fish will often take in this short time. Mind a lot will depend on the water and conditions at the time. Good luck mate. Shaun.

Thank you, but it is really simple. We work with a lot of patterns which are so simple and they really do work. The Cling Film pattern on a size 16 during warmer months works really well. But the Squirrel, the first pattern is the go to pattern. This works all year on the day. Not sure if you fish lures [streamers] but we have been doing a lot of work on a pattern to correct a lot of problems that lures have. Again its simple but effective. Not very good with computers so I am unable to tag the video. But if you are interested you will find it on the channel 7 months ago. Thumb says, Check this Out. Improved lures. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Really appreciate it. Take care. Shaun.

I have started using more dubbing than ever lately. I mix all sorts together to try out. The Cling Film I have been using for years. But I hope people understand this is more of an example, and that they can create so much more with it. Nice to hear from you again Michael. Take care. Shaun.

Thanks for that. I have just this moment finished tying a load of the cling film fly. A lot smaller than on the video. I have been using the Fulling Mill Grab gape Black Nickel size 14. Less the wire. I originally left wire out and they lasted OK. Wire in they do last a bit longer after fish attack. On still waters we fish this as a dry. which is not on the water for too long. Cast, leave 5 to 10 sec, little twitch, then lift off and cover another piece of water. We cover a lot of water this way. And the fish will hit this within seconds of landing on the water. I have fished it subsurface and had success. Thanks for the comment. Oh and the cling film is put into a good few of our patterns. Take care. Shaun.

@@shaunfishes101 thanks again!

Thanks, we have worked with Cling Film for years. So we wanted to share our ideas, and help people think out side the box. We catch a lot of fish on both flies. but the Cling Film Fly always in the smaller size. We have also spent a long time working on perfecting a lure [streamer] which can be viewed on our channel, the later videos show it being fished and tied. Thanks for the comment. Take care. Shaun.

Thanks mate, I have a good one for you coming up soon. Its a Damsel. Well that's if it works well. So far so good. Could be another one to your collection. This one is unweighted and small. ish. Catch up soon mate and thanks. Shaun.

I thought I had replied to this. This pattern is a killer mate. Hook size I normally use is Fulling Mill Grab Gape Black Nickel size 14. Not sure how well it would sit on the water in the rivers. But great on still waters. Mind I have had success sub surface with it. Shaun.

The first pattern works well for most of the year. We fish this mainly high in the water. but a weighted version could do as well. We have only just started fishing with a weighted version. So early days. The Cling Film one is mostly on a small 16 hook, and fished when fish are high in the water. For most of the time we fish it like a dry. Cast move cast move. I am going to check with the wife. Would see like to have a cat. Loved the comment. Thanks so much. Hope the pattern works out for you. Take care. Shaun.

My memory is not so good, but I never forget a face. you hooked what you believe was a striped bass with a big bucktail while fishing at a bridge at night. It gave you one hell of a fight. Bent the rod double. You did loose it. This comment must be over two years ago. Hey I am glad you commented. And yes the Cling Film is a great addition to a lot of flies, and can be used in many forms. This is an example for people to take onboard. I am sure you will have a good few ideas of your own. If not now, you will have. Have fun and take care. Shaun.

Do the wing on the smaller patterns. With the ostrich, do all sizes. But the size 14 for us boys has had loads of fish. And for most of the time we fish them fast. Started on our new damsel. Another pattern that has taken several years. The next video was its first time on the water. It done really well considering the conditions. But if this pattern does well over the next few months, we will consider a video of it. So you could have a new damsel for next spring. Thanks for the comment Andrew. Shaun.

It is really. Just thinking out side the box. I am sure a lot of people will find ways to use Cling Film. I use it more on the really small patterns. Thanks for the comment. Shaun.

OK then go small size if using cling film one. Ostrich one go size 16, 14 and 12. this will cover most for the moment. The 10 we use mainly for when fish are on fish fry. Most of the patterns we fish at the moment are fished fast. The fish at Hayscastle are responding well to small patterns just below the surface. Midday on wards I go intermediate with the Hayscastle Black and Blue. Between four and six foot. Long steady draws. Had four fish this morning on the floater with a small olive nymph. Then a further five on the hays b/b this afternoon. Lost about 7 and lost a hays b/b. Fish snapped me off. Take care Mike. Shaun. A thought. Have you ever thought of coming down to Hayscastle. Its a great water.

@@shaunfishes101 Bit of a trek for us Shaun, but I will put it on my "to do list" as urgent, what days do you fish it?

@@mikejames663 The water is normally closed mon, tue and wed. But we can fish when ever you want. When it is best for you, just let me know.

You will soon catch on that most of the best stuff is simple. The boys keep telling me that I am simple. Hayscastle is fishing really well at the moment. Justin and myself had a blinder last Saturday. Loads of wind, Loads of rain and loads of fish. Well about 20 something. Will sort a video on it soon. Take it easy mate. Shaun.

Paul I am so sorry, I can't believe I did not reply on your comment. I can even remember reading it. Yes mate so much can be created. Just need to think out side the box a little bit. Wing casing on the buzzer is quite effective. A bit more subtle. Thanks for the support mate. Take care. Shaun.

Keep what coming, the flies. What you need more. That fancy new rod will help prevent snap offs. Got to sort a few more of them by next week. So will see you next Saturday.

Thanks David, This cling film fly catches us boys quite a lot of fish, and we will even let it drop through the water. The most popular size is a small 16. Have been tying them with black seals fur lately. And yes works well. Thanks for the comment David. Shaun.

Yes and so simple. The Squirrel without the wing is amazing in all sizes. Mind we do fish the smaller more often with great results. The Cling Film is a great one, makes a lot of jobs so easy. We have been using Cling Film for years. Again the best of these are small.

This is so true Terry. I really don't think a fish is bothered about how much material goes into a fly. For most of the patterns we are working with at the moment, are so simple. I think fly tying is now gone away from catching fish and more about who has the flashiest fly that catches the fishers eye. And of course they will all say that it catches loads of fish. Only to find out they hardly or never fish it. Thanks for the comment Terry. Take care. Shaun.

@@shaunfishes101 T totally agree. Nice elegant flies ar lovely to tie. but it looks like fly tying has gone bananas. Every micro variant is claimed to be one 'you must have in your flybox. :-) It's hilarious.

Thanks. But this is not as good as our new lure. The lure took a lot more work. Looks much the same as most, well may be better looking. But its more about how we have built it. And the thing everybody wants to know. Does it catch fish. LOADS. We have fished it on several waters and have video footage being fished and a tying video. Check out the channel for the later videos you can't miss it. Thanks for the comment. Take care. Shaun.

@@shaunfishes101 ok I will ,

Remember this is an example. Its to show that there is so much we can create with Cling Film. The pattern without Cling film is a great fish puller in its own wright. Get those brain cells working, and I am sure you will be creating some great patterns, as I have done over the years. Good luck Dano, and thanks for the comment. Take care Shaun.

Not so sure. My fly caught me today. In the back of the head. There's nothing wrong with your flies mate. OK they don't look like any bodies out there. But when the fish see your fly going bye, I think they feel sorry for you. So they bite.

Thanks. Simple is great. They have not had as much time on the lately, but looking forward to the return of warmer times to get them back out. The size 16 we use most of, and have over the past few months been tying them in black seals fur. Artificial of course. They were working as good for the short time they were fished. But the first pattern in this video. The Squirrel, size 16 and 14 do get us a lot more fish. This pattern is covered in a lot of our videos catching fish. Thanks for the comment. Take care. Shaun.

Slow down Batman, This is an example, You could do one just like this. But this is a message to say. Hey everybody ever thought of using Cling Film. I have used it for years. And so much with it. The pattern you seen on the video I do use a lot, and catches its fare share of fish. But I am on the smaller size 16 hooks. But mess around with the Cling Film. As I say I use it for many applications. Great comment, gave me a smile. Thanks. Take care. Shaun.

@@shaunfishes101 My mind is churning with possibilities. I've been tying for 25+ years, cling wrap never crossed my mind as a material. You tie really pretty flies. Thank you so much for the great ideas!

@@250savage Not sure if you are interested. But we have a lure [streamer] which unlike anything I am aware. Its how we make it different in the way it swims. This pattern is miles better than the Cling Film. And it catches fish like nothing I have fished before. I am no good with computers and have no idea how to do a tag. But on my channel, and the later videos you will find the what we call it now, Hays Black and Blue. I have plenty of fishing with it. But the most important is the tying one. Its a simple solution that really does work.

@@shaunfishes101 Many thanks, sir. I'll check it out right now!

We have a video on casting. What we have found that there is a lot of videos out there showing the cast. so whats going on. people ain't getting it. Then there is a lot more to casting other than the rod and your action. The line and other issues that never get covered in the casting videos. This is what we cover. It is a great video. Perfect your cast in 15min. Check out the channel and you will find the video. Any problems get back to me. Take care. Shaun.

@@shaunfishes101 Thanks man. Will check it out. Love your content. Be well! Love from the Pacific Northwest, U.S.

Hi John, yes it has evolved. It is now more squirrel. Mind, now you have got me thinking about trying the down from the partridge again. May be get them on the water at the same time and see how they do. Well spotted mate. And thanks. Shaun.

If we go back 5 years the buzzers would be working like clock work. Things are changing. I myself have tried the buzzers on most trips. But I will decide within 20 mins if its a buzzer or not. I will have a few casts here and there. Cover the water fast. Mind covering the water faster is getting us more fish at the moment, what ever pattern we have on. Normally smaller, such as the ostrich pattern in this video or a diawel. Or if you happen to have a size 14 slim olive nymph. This is best done before 10 am. Or late afternoon. If you want to find out more about these patterns check out the other replies to the comments. As I will give each a bit of detail. Take care Alan, and don,t get to disheartened during these difficult times that every body is experiencing. Shaun.

Not sure what you have said. But I hope its nice. Thank you so much. Shaun.

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I knew I would not be the only one out there. But how has a crisp packet got recognition before the cling film. Cling film is miles better. Yes you should get back into it. But I totally understand when you say having the confidence. The buzzer one is good. Mind I have found that the buzzer fishing in our areas is not what it was. We have more of the really small stuff coming off of late. The whole idea of this and the cling film is to get people thinking. All my inspiration comes from when I am fishing. When I look in the fly box looking for that fly that ain't there. Keep at it John. Shaun.

@@shaunfishes101 As an artist I tend to experiment a lot and end up with a lot of flies that I don't end up fishing. It is odd that you mentioned the buzzer fishing, fishing buzzers are my go-to method and I have struggled I had put it down to the water I fish being drained for repair and fishing started back up this year on the top pond and the bottom res having opened back up last year. also likewise mainly tiny stuff coming off!

@@johnbelcher7955 Fish tend to switch on to the largest hatch. I have seen it plenty of times when say a smaller hatch of something much bigger comes off. You will find a few fish switch on to the bigger fly. But for most remain on the dominant hatch. At this moment seems to be this small stuff. Bit like the canis fly. The small stuff could be where we are heading due to climate change. The smaller bugs are less affected by changing temperatures.

Hi Mike, You can sort with me when you are there. £20. Not sure if you have checked weather. But when I last looked yesterday, it appears we will have proper hays weather. Bring the wet gear. Mind forecast for today was not good, but turned out great. Looking forward to meeting you all.

Absolutely Paul, and there is a lot of Fisherman Flies out there. Thanks for the watching and comment. Take care. Shaun.

I have checked the vice for a name. I have now idea. But it is a simple vice. It can rotate which is really handy. And it cost me less than £70. My first vice was very basic and cost less than £20. I tied flies on this for over 35 years. OK somethings were made more difficult, but I had ways around this. Making sure you have good jaws for holding the hook, and the rotating jaw is really handy. I would start lower and in time if you really get into it, spend bigger. By doing this you will have a good idea as to what you want from a vice, due to the experience you have gain with your first vice. Nothing better than tying your own patterns and catching. Tip. Keep them smaller and sparse. Have fun Jay. Take care mate. Shaun.

Joe I am so sorry, but we have been trying to get a supplier for the flies we fish with for so long. We keep getting a No. I think that its more down to our selves being a small concern. And in other cases it means competing with already existing clients that they feel obliged. Stepping on toes if you like. There are smaller suppliers. But I would be worried about quality and demand. What I would suggest, is make friends with someone who ties flies. I myself have been asked many times about tying them for subscribers. At first this was fine, but it soon got out of hand. Again I am so sorry. But we will continue to look for this supplier. And who knows. One day. Take care Joe. Shaun.

Hi Kevin thanks for the comment. It is more for the stillwater. This is more down to the sparse dressing. It will float, but not for long. On the stillwaters we fish the dry differently to the river. But there is nothing stopping you dressing it up and still use the Cling Film wings. If you are fishing the river with more of a wet fly style. Down and across, then I would be tempted. You will never know unless you try. But the Squirrel and Ostrich fished just below the surface could be a good bet. Sorry I can't help you any more. I have spent my whole life on the rivers. But over the last six years its been all stillwaters. This is due to the quality of our rivers here. Not good. There was a point to this video, and it is about trying to get people thinking out side the box. Thanks again Kevin. Take care. Shaun.

​@@shaunfishes101Very helpful response, thank you.

The size we use is more like one. Looking forward to the warmer weather to get it back on the water. It caught us a good few fish over the past few years. Started doing them with black seals fur lately. Look damn good. Thanks for the comment Peter.

You are probably correct. I have just automatically put wire in with any soft or loose materials. Thing is how will it stand up to a good few fish. I will give this a go. Thanks for the comment. Take care. Shaun.

That has blown me away. Have never thought of that. Like 4500 feet is loads. Great comment. Take care. Shaun.

I totally agree that fishing on stocked still waters are easy. And stock fish are uneducated as to what real food is. They jump at any thing as they learn. But the educated fish is something else. But with out going into great detail about fish. This is more about the fly. This video is not so much about this fly, but more about the Cling Film, and what you can do with it. However if I was to fish this pattern for stock fish, my catch rate would be low. Every body knows stock fish love something a bit bigger and with flash. Thanks for your comment. But it was pointless as most people already know this. Take care. Shaun.

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So simple really isn't it. But so many are brain washed, made to believe this is the pattern. When in reality most who watch these channels are fishing stock ponds. Stock fish unlike resident fish or wild fish will readily take a huge variety of patterns, as they learn what is real food. Great to hear from you. thanks for the comment. Shaun.

@@shaunfishes101 I hear all kinds of excuse's from I had a bad day of fishing because I did'nt get much sleep last night so my game was off, to there are no fish in this water. Cry babies and whiner's stay home. If you love to fish like I do then go fish it up and catch em. I fish with a few guys everyday. We do Catch & Release and we keep track of the amount of fish we catch and where the pattern used, weather, UV Index ext. Fishing is not Rocket Science its a matter of spending the time and learning what they eat and what affects their eating patterns like the Rain, Cold, UV index, BP, and not washing your hands after you crap 😒 . Lol...

@@bornhunter6171 Hope you don't mind me asking. But where do you fish. And yes the top one for me, that I hear most of all. There is NO fish in hear. 2nd They have not stocked.

@@shaunfishes101 Shaun I fish uere in Northern Utah.

Thanks so much. But if you think that's good have you checked out our lure. As you have lure in your profile. It may look the same, but check out what we have done to the engine. This pattern is unreal. We have worked on this for a good bit of time. Over the past five or so months since it first went onto the water its catch rate is amazing. I can't tag it as I am hopeless with computers. But its Greatest Fishing Lures with Improved Hooking. About a month ago. Worth the watch. Oh and the Cling Film fly I fish most the smaller size 18 to 14. Thanks again. Take care. Shaun.

@@shaunfishes101 I will check that out! The lure in my profile is one I painted. I. All it the shad rat.