Here is a cool BAF Coho / Steelhead tube that uses the tiny ostrich spey hackle. I haven’t used them myself, but they do look pretty cool, like some cherry marabou. The fox wing is awesome for building strong flies, and the method used here will ensure this fly can be pounded on by the strong runs showing up on the west coast this year. Really well tied fly, and the Norvise is put to good use in many situations here. check out oncorhynchuskisutch’s YouTube channel for more video. Would love to see much more from him in the future.
First published in 2001 as an internet article, this Rope Dubbing DVD #1 has been 8 years in the making and is much more advanced than the original article. It’s all based on a quick, simple and versatile method of dubbing that Don developed 30 years ago while developing his realistic stoneflies, using fur dubbings. Don did not publish the technique until he found that it was about the only technique that could be used effectively for Ice Dubbing and other synthetics. Don applied the technique to every known dubbing material (and then some) and everything dubbed perfectly. Although this technique bears some similarity to other techniques that produce a dubbing noodle, the technique differs quite a bit in the creation and characteristics of the noodle. He has been demonstrating the method freely at fly shows across the country, introducing hundreds of beginners through professionals to the technique. This DVD was a much-requested item for tiers who could not remember all of the variations from the demonstrations.
I picked up a copy of Don’s DVD from him for Christmas last year, and also sent him a copy of our Flyangler.ca DVD in exchange. Anyways, he’s has been asking the Ranger to do up a product review on it for his website for quite some time.
This fall Don, I will actually get around to doing that and posting the review here. I have honestly watched the DVD a few times, but I won’t do any product review until I’ve had a chance to try out all the techniques featured.
I look forward to being a more active contributor here as well, showcasing some new patterns, and perhaps digging up a few older ones to share with you.
This is a great little emerger pattern, and not as difficult to tie as it looks. The video guides you through the steps easily, so don’t be intimidated by the parasol. I know a few grayling that would hit this before it even hit the water. I’m going to tie up a few for my fall trip.
