The Black Mamba - Fly Tying Episode 20 - UKFlyFisher
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3 жыл бұрынIn today's video, we are looking at the famous and deadly Black Mamba. I first tied this style of Black Zonker in 2012 and ever since, it has been my number 1 fly in terms of producing fish, every single season. There is a reason customers keep coming back for more. If you are sitting at home and thinking ‘It’s just another Zonker’ you’ll be sorely mistaken. Give it a tie and you’ll soon see why this fly is slowly becoming everyone’s go-to fly.
The Black Mamba
Hook Fulling Mill Black Nickel Nymph Barbless Size 8
Krystal Flash Chartreuse
Small Lead Wire
Silver Ultra Wire Small
Peacock Black Glister Sparkle Dubbing
UTC 140 Black
UTC 140 FL. Green
The Black Mamba Stalker
Hook Fulling Mill Black Nickel Nymph Barbless Size 8
Krystal Flash Chartreuse
Small Lead Wire
Silver Ultra Wire Small
Peacock Black Glister Sparkle Dubbing
Chartreuse Glister Sparkle Dubbing
UTC 140 Black
Black Nickel 4mm Tungsten Bead
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Thank you all for such a great year.
Kind Regards
Gareth
@somebody655 11 ай бұрын
This was a great beginners kit for a great price. kzfaq.infoUgkxKRURvLsu9Vvyw7gIuvt8FsApoQNCdz-1 Its given us a huge variety to test out and see what works well and what we like to use. Majority of the flies have stayed together well, but some of the rainbow warriors did unravel after catching a few blue gill. All in all, this was a great kit and are so happy with the purchase and value for money.
@fightthelies4349 3 жыл бұрын
Tied up a few variations of this fly. Purple uv ice dub, purple rabbit strip, black fur and purple uv ice dub etc...the water is fairly murky as it's the runoff season here in Colorado. Took two rods. One for nymphing and my streamer rod. This fly killed it when nothing else was even getting any action. Highly recommend this recipe!!! Thank you. The trout do not...
@archiebathgate9122 3 жыл бұрын
Just started tying flies. Tied a variation of your fly (didn't have all the exact items but made do) caught a lovely rainbow with it today.
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
That's great news. Keep up the good work pal.
@brewbond4532 Жыл бұрын
July 11, 2023. Caught 3 RBT with the Chartreuse bead Black Mamba. It definitely works! Thank you! 😀🎣
@johnthomas5806 4 ай бұрын
nice fly-s going to tye some now....thanks for your time showing how it is done...
@paullaw8196 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video Gareth. Both of these patterns have caught me some cracking fish and will always have a space in my fly box. Never fails to get interest from trout this pattern all your hard work and testing has paid off and a pattern to ty up for sure 🎣
@marcocraig4545 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gareth, one year later got the materials for this fly and tying it. I am loving it and what an awesome fly! Will be fishing the Black Mamba here in South Africa soon. Thanks, great to see someone sharing and helping others to excel.
@StyTru 3 жыл бұрын
Best fly in my box. Saved me blanks and caught me my bigger fish. Just think how many fish you would catch if you didn't spend most of your day going round helping others. I still remember the beginning of our friendship which was by me constantly badgering you on tips and tricks. When I first started and was blanking I would phone or text you for advice. Who knew that would be the beginning of something amazing. We will all keep helping those that need it. You know how my job involves helping traumatised young people and how fly fishing has helped some of these young people. Thanks to you and your kindness.
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tim. Always happy to help and it's been great to see you evolve into the angler you are today. It also shows through the great friendship we now have, how when it comes to fly fishing, it doesn't matter what walk of life you come from. We are all there to enjoy our great sport. It's even more enjoyable with friends and I certainly enjoy wetting a fly with you. Happy new year. I look forward to our next outing.
@shaunfishes101 3 жыл бұрын
Nice one Gareth, the best fly tying video I have seen. I don't really watch fly tying videos, but I think I will look out for your next one as I love all the other bits. Spot on mate. Shaun.
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Shaun. Have a great new year and keep up the good work.
@MarkJones-sq6vy Жыл бұрын
Hi. I'm just starting out with the fly fishing and came across your fly tying tutorials. Filled me with confidence and I'm looking forward to tying a fly from your instructions shortly. Thanks and keep up the videos. 👍
@kennethbegg5467 3 жыл бұрын
Good lure pattern. I tied a few of these over the recent cold snap and got to try them out on a local fishery this week. I caught my biggest ever rainbow trout on a chartreuse and blue zonker variant of the mamba so am going to tie up a few more black and variants today. I hope your suggestion that the fly stimulates an aggressive response in trout is proved over time but the pattern is certainly off to a good start with me. Thanks for the video.
@OpportunityFishing 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks you tube recommendations! Looks like a winner. Very similar to a very effective pattern we use in the US called a slumpbuster!
@TightLinesNW 2 жыл бұрын
Really interesting take on what I would call a bunny leech. I think I need to give it a shot! Thanks for the video!
@tacoma1309 Жыл бұрын
Hi: I've been working with leeches and marabou tails, etc. Found your video and tied a few up and at the end of the day, tied one on and first cast towards the treeline of the lake, boom--nice brown sucked it in--just like magic! Just like you said! Thanks truly, randy c
@samkinnon3589 3 жыл бұрын
Finally got a chance to try this beauty out today, had 5 to the net, lost 2 at the bank and missed about 10 not bad for a 3hr session ☺️ awesome fly Gareth 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Not bad at all. I'm jealous though, still stuck inside in Wales. Great angling pal.
@michaelterry1147 11 ай бұрын
I really like this pattern. First time have watched you tie and very nice. Might work on lake Taneycomo here in US
@stevetrybalski3082 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice looking fly. Ryan Houston said to check out your tutorial I am glad I did. Thanks for sharing!!
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming over. I'll be sure to check out his channel too.
@gibbyutah 3 жыл бұрын
Yahoo! We will use this for sure here in Utah. Happy New Year!
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year from across the pond.
@frankwice4864 3 жыл бұрын
As I promised I am giving you a report on using the black momba on both large and small mouth bass. It has been amazing. My first cast to a beaver lodge produced a two pound smallmouth. I have taken many more since including several pike. Thank you for the wonderful fly. Even a small fly will take big fish.
@UkFlyFisher 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Frank. Do you have any pictures? Sounds like you've been having a successful season.
@Check-Your-Fly 3 жыл бұрын
Happy New year from across the pond. Nice black zonker variant! Highly effective on Brown's & Steelhead in Michigan in the fall when fry are abundant. Cheers!
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year and thank you for your feedback.
@joakimharlin9030 Жыл бұрын
Zonkers always work well and this is a smart combo. Caught several rainbows on it in the streams of Mt Kenya and the Aberdares. Have also tyed them in smaller sizes with a mink strip for #3 rod fishing. Good alternative to nymphs in the pools.
@sicily6740 3 жыл бұрын
I just discovered your video - it's terrific. I'm in the middle of the U.S. but intend to try this. Thank you.
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Let me know how you get on with it.
@jimholland1592 3 жыл бұрын
Nicely done, can’t wait to give it a go!
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jim.
@jeffnotti9932 3 жыл бұрын
That is a beautiful fly!! AP ties your fly with a bead and a dubbed collar.. i am fascinated by the simplicity and the coherent look of the way you tied it.. i love it and going to give it a try. awesome ... both your versions are classic... cant wait to try in in my local waters here in the Catskills ... J
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Let me know how you get on.
@andrewdavid3716 2 жыл бұрын
tied this earlier this year and blanked....... tried again 2 weeks ago at Albury and had take after take: excellent . Thanks for the video. Lindsay Simpson eat your heart out!
@UkFlyFisher 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Glad you had a good day.
@shanesclanders Ай бұрын
Fly works great ,tested in South Africa last weekend -awesome !
@kurzhaarguy 3 жыл бұрын
I've watched this several times, now. This is a very smart pattern: numerous trigger points and one that you can fish aggressively to cover water. It's a bit late this year for me to work this on Lake Superior and Lake Michigan, but I will, and I'll let you know how it worked.
@nathanrhea8369 3 жыл бұрын
I put together a similar pattern in white (white zonker strips, white crystal dub) for steelhead this past spring and it worked very very well.
@RT42069 6 ай бұрын
I live in Pennsylvania. This looks great for high water steelhead. Might use a blue or orange body/head.
@briangeorge1865 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Gareth Happy new year to you and your family, it's certainly one of the best flies that i fish with,caught some big fish in Ellerdine, and other fisheries nice one Gar.
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year Brian
@russellgalloway350 3 жыл бұрын
LOVE IT...I WILL BE TYING UP SOME OF THESE FOR SURE. GREAT VIDEO, WELL DONE...EVEN I CAN TIE THESE WITH MY 2 LEFT FEET. TYVM FOR THE VIDEO.
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed. Thank you for the feedback.
@paulmeyers3832 3 жыл бұрын
It’s my third thumb that gets in my way. Seriously simple and looks deadly.
@rhyspercey3880 3 жыл бұрын
Great fly, I made a variant of this but didn't have all the materials so got straight on eBay for some materials. With flies like yours in surprised you don't have a team to help you tie for the shop.I always take spare money when I go to garn just in case I bump into you for some flies.Happy New year, tight lines for when we can fish again.
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome to hear Rhys. Hope it catches well for you. A happy new year and I'll hopefully fish with you later in the year.
@grahamturzynski1274 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this pattern, Happy New Year
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
No problem Graham. Have a great new year pal.
@robertmrivera 3 жыл бұрын
first time watcher, new subscriber. excellent tutorial.
@UkFlyFisher 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Robert.
@mikef6114 3 жыл бұрын
Beautifully tied. Nice fly.
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@GarethWilson2k9 3 жыл бұрын
This fly has caught me some great fish. Thank you again for taking the time to share it. Happy new year bud.
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Happy new year.
@pierevojzola9737 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Gareth, when I had a deer farm at Hamurana in Rotorua New Zealand in 1988, I would do a lot of night fishing (22.00 - 24.00hrs) on the river mouths of the Rotorua region’s many lakes for Rainbow and Brown trout. I tied a similar fly but used a #2 long hook, fluro body, red tail and black marabou. If I could get a black cat skin (road kill) I would use that as it would make the best night fly ever. Love your modern methods and will tie some to use on our winter run Steelheads. Cheers mate. Harera..
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
That sounds like one mean fly. Please let me know how you get on, I would love to catch a steelhead.
@pierevojzola9737 3 жыл бұрын
@@UkFlyFisher Hi Uk, going fishing next month for a week on the Tongariro River (the one that Zane Grey made famous) as the Brown Trout jacks will be starting their runs from Lake Taupo to their spawning grounds up the rivers. Last year we had one of the best seasons and my son caught his biggest brownie of well over 12 pounds and we were catching anything up to eight a day all over the six pound mark. The high point for us was that they were all magnificent fish, deep in belly and wide in girth, so we are hoping for the same. The big Steelheads will start running when the snow starts to cover the volcanos in July onwards. Its all go for us oldies! Harera
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
@@pierevojzola9737 That sounds amazing. I hope you have a great time.
@brendanpotter3825 3 жыл бұрын
next wild cat I shoot will keep some skin for you when I get a black one
@paultavres9830 3 жыл бұрын
I started tying a similar fly about 3 years ago that i called my manzanita mohawk That was so successful the naysayers who i gave a few to couldnt believe the results of using it for german browns here in the states
@alltroutdout7746 3 жыл бұрын
I would love to try this fly here in Ontario Canada, we have a similar one called white Death, but this one looks really nice!!!
@garryfish7426 Жыл бұрын
Wow tied this yesterday slightly different colure rabbit hair but absolutley deadly second cast and into a fish many thanks great pattern 😁😁
@hotpoker4212 3 жыл бұрын
Very tasty tying, just discovered your site, great job 🇮🇪
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@hotpoker4212 3 жыл бұрын
Is a tippet and a leader,the same thing,
@Bookpilled 2 жыл бұрын
Potentially significant that black with chartreuse was once a staple color scheme for largemouth bass soft plastics here in America. Wonder if there's something universally special about it to fish.
@Aquarium1992 2 жыл бұрын
Started watching your videos! I live in the US in Texas and fly fish for bass mostly. Kind of jealous of all the trout you guys have lol. I’ve been watching and enjoying your videos. I’ve learned a lot. Thank you for what you’re doing!
@UkFlyFisher 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Plenty more to come. I will be back uploading regularly this week.
@Aquarium1992 2 жыл бұрын
@@UkFlyFisher it’s really cool to see that someone actually wants to help the fly fishing community and reply to their viewers. Don’t feel like you see that anymore and it doesn’t go unnoticed! Thank you
@UkFlyFisher 2 жыл бұрын
@@Aquarium1992 Appreciate it and am glad to hear it's appreciated. I always think, if someone takes the time to watch my video, the least i can do is take the time to make sure they enjoy it and answer any questions they may have.
@Aquarium1992 2 жыл бұрын
@@UkFlyFisher I’ve tied the black mamba variation and some other variations of your flies. Haven’t got to use them just yet. But I might soon! Thank you!
@Aquarium1992 2 жыл бұрын
@@UkFlyFisher Black mamba variations work for sure. Caught some bass on it today. In windy conditions no doubt. Thanks man!
@johnlmiller6792 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this fly Man, I'll bet the shape plus the color are the keys to the aggravation in these already aggressive fish. I'll most definitely let you know how they do on the great lakes...
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you John.
@Inoscopedadog Жыл бұрын
Tied this pattern the other day and it really works. Lost my pb rainbow due to me having no idea how to play a large trout.
@bazboy24 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for Putting all the materials you used in the description it really helps for research purposes. Really great video as I am not new at fly fishing but I am new at fly tying
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.
@johnspeedie6793 2 жыл бұрын
Hi guys I have tied your pattern with great catch returns,but I have put my own twist on your fly,I have done really well up until now catching fish into the twenties,I tie your fly in olive with a longer zonker strip to great effect, same with the black and pink version.Cheers guys
@lwilliamson9216 3 жыл бұрын
Hands down the best fly in my fly box 💪
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Join the club.
@jsboyle3459 3 жыл бұрын
Nice fly-all give them a go👍
@bradenhosking9342 3 жыл бұрын
that is the best looking rabbit material i have ever seen.
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Blob and Buzzers Zonker strips. Superb.
@bobmatin7107 3 жыл бұрын
I am in northest Thailand and plan to tie this evening to give it a try here. Lots of exotics so should befun trying it out on local ponds and lakes. Have had good results with dark rabbit strip flies on barramundi chao pariah catfish and snakeheads. Will let you know how it fishes here. Bob in MahaSarakham
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Please do. Feel free to send me pictures to info@ukflyfisher.com or on our Facebook. Look forward to hearing back from you.
@simonlee1254 3 жыл бұрын
Nice tie bud. I made some a while back for clywedog with great success!!
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah ,Clywedog trout love this fly.
@hillbillyrawkid6143 2 жыл бұрын
Absolute smallmouth killer! Thanks for the vid!!!
@UkFlyFisher 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@allanwalker7149 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video Fantastic looking fly going to get my first fly tying kit wish me luck
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy and welcome to the family.
@barbaraemerich1921 Жыл бұрын
I tied up a few of these now I’m excited to try them
@barbaraemerich1921 2 жыл бұрын
I can’t wait to Tie some of these flies!! I’ll definitely let you know how I do!
@stephenm8133 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I learned that I have been using zonker strips all wrong. Thanks to your video my zonkers look much fuller up towards the head.
@UkFlyFisher 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I could help. Thank you for your feedback.
@DragonflyImaging 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid most helpful. Just about to start fly tying myself. Hope to maybe bump into you at a venue some day, I live in South Wales.
@UkFlyFisher 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Keith. Come and say hello if you see me out and about.
@frankwice4864 3 жыл бұрын
I spend most of my summer fishing smallmouth bass in the near north oh Ontario Canada. I have a camp on small lake ( almost exactly one hundred acres) that with an abundance of trophy smallmouth and largemouth bass have a bunch put together in larger sizes I think that they’re going to be fantastic. I’ll let you know at the end of the summer how they worked
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, keep me updated.
@dennisgrocholski4190 3 жыл бұрын
Great tie. Thanks.
@UkFlyFisher 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dennis.
@stephennolin8129 3 жыл бұрын
I been tying on a SS size 4, and a cone head for bass here in the states and killing with it Thanks for the pattern
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
No problem. Any pictures of your catches?
@jeffreykeithlockridge6248 3 жыл бұрын
I’m tying some for lg/sm mouth bass here in north Jersey with a ss mustard size 4/0 heavy wire hook… we’ll see how it goes (be interesting to see if the plain straight hook will work)
@chadders8981 3 жыл бұрын
Just used one of the standard black mamba's today in 4 casts caught 3 and lost 1, deadly fly Gareth! Amazing 😁
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant thanks for letting me know.
@frankmonroe8320 3 жыл бұрын
I'm going to tie some and try them out here in New England this spring. Thank you
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant let me know how you get on?
@frankmonroe8320 3 жыл бұрын
@@UkFlyFisher will do!
@magnorth 6 ай бұрын
Very nice. Will try that for walleye here in Canada.
@markrainey3268 3 жыл бұрын
Great fly Gareth been in competition anglers fly box for years here in Northern Ireland in all colours
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, a modern twist on the zonker that outcompetes its predecessors. One competition anglers will pick up on quickly if they are smart ;) .
@markrainey3268 3 жыл бұрын
@@UkFlyFisher yes 100%
@mikekuczynski1552 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like a great fly to throw as a streamer or on a trout Spey . Added feature is all the materials are readily available:-) Thanks from Montana
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
No problem. Let me know how you get on with it. I'm looking at starting to tie and fish streamers here in the UK. Any advice to a novice in the method.
@mikekuczynski1552 3 жыл бұрын
We use the streamers a few ways out in the west , from a drift boat , wading and under an indicator . From a boat or wading you can use a 6wt for smaller streamers like wooly budgets , leaches zonkers etc . I prefer to use an 8wt like a TFO BVK or Mangrove because lots of time I will be using a 10 to 12’ sink tip T-8 or T-11 then add 4’ Maxima leader 12 to 16 lb and we are throwing big articulated streamers 3 to 6” Long Sex Dungeons, Gongas etc. the 8wt just makes so much easier to turn all this junk over . I’m sure KZfaq has a million ways to do it . Best way is come to Montana we can show U :-) Happy Trails
@draven3838 2 жыл бұрын
Great fly,thanks. I think all us eventually will come across that one person whom has no morals or ethics, I cant stand theives ,its good that you put out a positive message. Thanks for the video upload
@erikroach8235 3 жыл бұрын
Maritimes in Canada will be testing out this pattern my man! Thank you
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, let me know how you get on.
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
@@williamschoenith8968 that's how I do the new rainbow one. A lovely effect on the fly.
@keithgillogly7675 3 жыл бұрын
Really like your fly. going to try it here in California, USA.
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant let me know how you get on.
@stevencroon 3 жыл бұрын
This fly looks like a variation of John Barrs slumpbuster or possibly the bo face, Very good fly here in Montana.
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
I'll have a look at both. Always looking to add to my arsenal.
@stephennolin8129 3 жыл бұрын
Slump buster is tied with pine Squirrel and has a wrapped collar behind a cone head. Both use zonker strips just different animals.
@marcusmorgan1419 3 жыл бұрын
So do you think its the action from stripping line in that makes these work so well for you? I will tie a few up to try but normally I lake fish with sink line and slow troll. We'll see if they work as well fishing this way as well. Appreciate the video
@lanceswinerd6963 2 жыл бұрын
Great fly. I'm going to try this fly down here in New zealand
@UkFlyFisher 2 жыл бұрын
Let me know how you get on :) .
@TheNewMediaoftheDawn 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like a muddler minnow crossed with a pimped out woolly bugger, nice fly.
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@grantlaredo9795 4 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, learned a lot! Good looking fly, Wonder what wild browns, here in Tasmania Australia, will think of it? Me thinks tight lines!
@simonartley1645 3 жыл бұрын
This lure might well interest the tough brownies in Carsington and Roadford...or even in a northern river
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Certainly might. Let me know if you get a chance to test it.
@stevencroon 3 жыл бұрын
I think to simplify the tie just use the chartreuse thread for the whole fly as I do. Also a chartreuse bead works well. Nice tie!
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
I prefer the Black as when you tie the zonker strip in it looks better. I'm also starting to prefer a black rib too. Chartreuse and green beads work great, however, I've had more success with the black nickel bead and a chartreuse collar. Give them a go and let me know how you get on.
@stevencroon 3 жыл бұрын
@@UkFlyFisher Will do, unfortunately the winter here in Montana does,nt look like it's going away any time soon so we will give them a go sometime around April.
@jamiegrames7744 3 жыл бұрын
Seen this fly tied in michigan in usa and got browns and a nice 7lb steelhead on it a couple days ago
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Do you have any pictures of the fish caught? my email is info@ukflyfisher.com
@jeffreykeithlockridge6248 3 жыл бұрын
Trying to post a picture of my version. Thank you for this video… well taught and explained! Quick question: With the weight on the shank, do you find it swim with the hook point up? I’m hoping not due to the hair floating it to make the point stay down. Also, are you on FB? I may have to post the picture on there. Thank you!
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I am on FB and the buoyancy of the rabbit strip helps it swim point down.
@samkinnon3589 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll be tying a few of those up tomorrow thx for sharing. Happy New Year
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Happy new year Sam.
@harryboyle9920 8 ай бұрын
Hi Gareth………..Thank you for all your video’s. I am finding them very enjoyable and informative to watch. I am 80+ years and just getting back into Trout Flytying After many years. I have typed som Black Mamba flies but not sure if I have got The proportions correct. I have tied them on the same hook as you ( Fulling Mill Nymph Size 8 ) My Crystal Flash tail is just over 1/2” in length and the Rabbitt Zonker Strip measures overall 2”. Can you please confirm these measurements or should they be Slightly longer……Cannot remember tying this type of fly before. Thanking you and please keep the video’s coming……🐟🐟🐟
@mszflyfishing7718 3 жыл бұрын
will try this to catch snakeheads..... thanks for sharing...
@oldsmugglerflyfishing Жыл бұрын
Cool name for a fly
@davewoods636 2 жыл бұрын
Well that is interesting, I did not know lead expired. Unless EXP followed by a date means something else in the UK.
@edwardbarber5425 3 жыл бұрын
I'm going to try this in the bays in South Texas. See how those fish like it.
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Let me know how you get on.
@adamlarrabee8513 3 жыл бұрын
Looks great
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@aphfishing 3 жыл бұрын
Credit where it’s due here. I’ve never been a believer In a ‘special fly’ can make the difference really. I was always believer in presentation over pattern.... However, after trying dozens of flies at Manningford to catch a big brown on that open day, I’d had no luck. Until Gareth Gave me this fly... Can’t argue with results!
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed.
@iimmilne272 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant lure Tied a White one works Just as good
@dougdarr3695 9 ай бұрын
Paid off for me in fishing a heavily fished catch and release area.
@flytyer2368 3 ай бұрын
The fly stealer must have been a member of the KFM (Kenyan Fly Mafia). That’s the name I’ve given these guys who continually try to contact me to purchase their flies. There must be a lot of them because I tell them that I’m not interested and that I tie several hundred dozen flies in a given year, but they keep trying. Question for the tyer: have you considered tying in small sizes on a jig hook ala Euro Style? You would likely have to switch to squirrel strips, but I imagine the pattern would be extremely effective. EDIT: I would certainly apply the dubbing with a dubbing loop. The body looks decent in the way the tyer would the dubbing on but the looseness of the dubbing will cause it to tear out after the fish’s teeth get ahold it. This will cause the over wing to loosen as well. Not a criticism, it’s just the way I would spin this up.
@UkFlyFisher 3 ай бұрын
I've tied them on size 14 jig hooks with a 3.2 mm tungsten slotted bead with small mink strips, but I'm sure squirrel would work great. I haven't tried them on the rivers yet, but definitely keen too. Have you given them a go?
@draven3838 3 жыл бұрын
What brand of whip finisher are you using ? I've been looking for one like it.
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
It's just a cheapy unbranded one I believe. I couldn't get on with some of them and this one suits me.
@tedmacdonald4569 3 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial. How is this fly fished. What type of line? What retrieve? How Deep? Have you tried hanging this fly under a strike indicator?
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
I will do a full video on this. The standard version is best fished on a sink tip or intermediate. A faster retrieve often works from September to April. Slow figure eight and twitchy retrieves in the summer months. When stalking with it I use a floating line. Usually, on my 8-foot rod, so I can get between trees and sneak up on the fish.
@johnsurgenor6291 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job !
@UkFlyFisher 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you :) .
@thomasnorthrup9990 11 ай бұрын
Love your ties. Question, on the one with the weighted bead, with that eyelet placement, isn't going to ride upside down?
@stevegerrens283 3 жыл бұрын
Im just a beginer at fly tying looking forward to trying this one the only things I have not got is the zonker strip would black marobou do or is the zonker strip better ? Thank you Stephen
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Either will work. The zonker will be easier, but you could tie clumps of marabou in as you go and it would more great in the water.
@larshald8200 3 жыл бұрын
hi UkFlyFisher. looking like a very effective fly. As I understand it is first of all used in P&T. Any "costal experience" with it ? Ex. for seatrout??
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
yes, 2 customers do extremely well on the Estuary down south, for sea trout and bass. With another giving great reports following the tide in for big bass. I'll try and get out this year and give it a go myself. It's working on wild fish all over the world.
@draven3838 3 жыл бұрын
I've always made extra flies for the guys I fish with and they do the same ,on a particular day we had been fishing all morning and decided to take a lunch break ,there were other fishermen around and this guy was eye balling most of our gear and asking what flies we were using and in a split second he stole 2 rods and several boxes of flies from some of the guys ,we got most of our stuff back 2 weeks later and he was arrested.
@thetroutking_1 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I’m going to give this fly a try. Can I ask which head cement you use?
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Veniards or Sally Hansens
@thetroutking_1 3 жыл бұрын
@@UkFlyFisher Thank you sir. I appreciate the response. And again, thanks for this video. Very helpful. :)
@stevegerrens283 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Gareth On this lure can you use 15mm black fritz instead of the Glister peacock dubbing ? Thank you Stephen
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
You certainly can. Will create a bulkier fly with a bit more movement.
@freddumas8536 2 жыл бұрын
Looks great 🤩 Before I get to the vice, how wide is your zonker, please ??? Thanks for sharing 👍
@UkFlyFisher 2 жыл бұрын
3mm. Thank you :)
@johnhansen8272 Жыл бұрын
I realize this is a couple of years ago, but I’m curious what rod and line setup you use for 7+lb trout?
@HealthService 3 жыл бұрын
Hell of a video
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@foolsremedy832 3 жыл бұрын
What kind of fur do you use/where do you find your sinker strips? P.S. What is the wt of the rod you use for casting it?
@UkFlyFisher 3 жыл бұрын
I use both my 4 weight and my 7/8 weight rods depending on how I'm fishing it. Have a good few videos of the fly in action. Zonker strips are from Blob & Buzzer
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