I tried this pattern on my club water today. This water hasn’t been stocked since August. 7 over winter rainbows feel to this pattern Shaun. Thanks for this great pattern. BTW I’ve tied some in all white and all orange. Yet to be tried

@shaunfishes101

4 ай бұрын

At this moment the boys and I are at Garnffrwd. Its our annual one week stay on the water. Just told them off your success with the hays black and blue. To be honest they were not surprised. On the water today it was so difficult. Apart from me our Steve was the only one to get a fish to the net. By far the best pattern was the Hays Black and Blue. I have done an olive, but not fished it much. Like you I will do a few more. Great to hear from you Drew. Take care mate. Shaun.

Just love your content please keep producing it

@shaunfishes101

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Joe. I do find it challenging at times. But most certainly do want to keep going. Great to hear from you. Take care Joe, keep in touch. Shaun.

Most enjoyable and informative, the fly under water looks like wind blowing through it

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

I thought I had replied to this. I remember saying that I had never thought of it like this. How wind can have a similar effect as water.

You're the first person I've heard comment on this issue. Exactly the same applies to colour. Underwater, a fly appears as tied. Its only when you remove it from the water, and look at it with light passing through different mediums and materials, with refraction occurring, that it appears darker, or shows the underbody. I think that a lot of otherwise very astute flyfishers have fallen for this because they have never looked at a fly underwater.

@shaunfishes101

11 ай бұрын

So sorry Mark I have missed you out. Hope you don't mind a late reply. I have been aware of this for years. It was obviously some body telling me. So long ago when I was a kid. But have never forgotten. With all the benefits of tec you would think they would get it. Makes me think what do they really understand, and how do they keep coming up with patterns. I do understand its more about how they want the fly to look rather than how it works. Looks seem to sell. Most of my time is working on flies. Some times we come up with something consistent. At the moment we are working on three patterns. An Unweighted Damsel, Small olive Nymph and a CDC Dry. The latest video shows me trying the Damsel for the first time. Thanks for your comment. And again really sorry for missing your comment. Shaun.

Shaun, a revelation about the fly underwater, I hadn't realised that at all. Thanks. Love the videos as they are just honest & natural. Take care. BrianO

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Brian. And yes I am finding that so many people did not realise how the pattern worked in the water. But when you have big names telling you other wise, I sort of understand why. Its wrong they say this. I think most of you out there understand fishing more than a lot of these so called creators. Thanks for the comment Brian mate. Shaun.

Brilliant video thanks

Absolutely brilliant, as usual. You and Steve Cullen, are really worth watching cheers.

@shaunfishes101

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Billy. If you tie your own flies you need to check the video out that shows how its tied. I think you will find it very interesting. As far as I am aware there is nothing like it out there. Its what goes on under the dressing. Simple as it is, it took us a long time tying and trying to get there. 3 months back called I think, improved lures. Thumb has check it out. Memory problems mate. Thanks for the comment. Take care. Shaun.

Cracking video Shaun, quality of picture and sound excellent. That fly was working a treat, some really nice fish too. Looking forward to your next upload. Thanks again. 👍

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

Honestly mate it takes me long enough to edit, but I am so happy to hear those two words. Picture and sound. Every body watches on different systems, so it can be tricky. My sound comes through a Bose system. So I am aware that not every body can get some of the sounds that I get. The fly is working wonders. Nearly four weeks since last stock now. And a lot of patterns are failing. But this pattern has had fish every trip. Today was very difficult, But it got two fish. I had to switch to my nymphs to get me another 6 fish. Take care Stevie mate. Shaun.

Thas a top man Shaun keep up the good work,tight lines for the spring

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gaz mate, I hope we all have a great spring. We have had the last two springs with lower numbers of buzzers. Fingers crossed for this year.

Well worth the wait from the last video Shaun, well explained the actions of the fly under water, hope you and the boys had a good Sunday, tight lines mate

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ray. Yes Sunday for me was great. Steve was with me, not so good for him. But he loved it all the same. The resident Swan has done a bit of work on the cabin. Don't think he liked the patio doors. Put it this way. We need new ones. Catch up soon mate. Shaun.

@raymondmuskett5830

Жыл бұрын

@@shaunfishes101 If its the same Shaun the swans see their own reflection and go into attack mode, plus mating season is upon us

Love the footage, love to see how other patterns understand water, so I adapt some of my patterns. Keep up the good work. Love to wet a line with you some day

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Darryl. I used to swim my flies in the bath, just to see how they moved. This changed the way I tied flies and the thought process. But having the underwater camera is a game changer altogether. I can now view on the screen, slow it down and freeze frame. This helps so much. I can add lead or reduce led. Put it back or front and see the effect. We do meet a lot of people on the banks of different waters. And the experience is as much mine as yours. Take care Darryl and thanks for the comment. Shaun.

Well done mate love fishing hayscastle. Brilliant camera work always love the under water shots. That pattern looks cool mate hope you have a few spare.

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

All ready for you when you get here.

Hi Shaun Great video, as always. Very good information for us fly fishers. The new fly pattern really worked well. That bluish colour on the back end really caught the fishes eyes. There’s must be something about blue that triggers the trout’s reaction. Anyway, loved all the video and all the information. Seeing the way the fly goes through the water was amazing. Thanks Shaun. Bob.👍👍👍🎣🎣🎣

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

Hi Bob thanks for that. I have not sent you a single fly to try for so long. And I mean too. But I promise to send you and a few others a few patterns soon. But it will be the last posting, as we are looking into getting a partner to deal with the fly side of things. I would like people to have the opportunity to purchase. Catch up soon mate. Take care. Shaun.

@bobturner8323

Жыл бұрын

@@shaunfishes101 Hi Shaun. I really liked the black fly with the blue in it, if it’s possible I will buy some from you. Really liked the way it moved in the water. Let me know if I can buy some, please. All the best, tight lines. Bob.👍👍👍🎣🎣🎣

Nice one Shaun, couple of nice fish there mate, not to worry what it may look like, probably only about 40 original flies, the other million are variants of those few, well done, great explanation of practises.

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

I have spoke to Gareth on this pattern, and he has help me a good bit. Its what is underneath all the dressings where things make sense. When I do the video on this pattern people will say oh ye that was simple, why didn't I think of that. The fish in this water are amazing. But the water has more to do with this and the amount of natural food. Mike, thank you so much for your support. We will definitely meet up this summer. Thanks. Shaun.

@mikejames663

Жыл бұрын

@@shaunfishes101 Will look forward to that mate.

Quality fish Shaun! - as you & I expect, mate! Good vid also......entertaining and informative. Your signature in fact! All the best mate - til 11th; the lake looks very clear mate...good work if that's down to you, sir!

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

Some great fish making an appearance lately. The water is nearly always good. All I do is tidy up. The swans there do a lot of work mind. I should have the top bay sorted by the time you get there. Till then mate, take care. Shaun.

Great filming of the fly under water and an accurate dialog/explanation of how the fly acts under the water. Visually seeing while explaining is always better than just writing a comment as people read things differently to the way you write them. The most innocent comment can be taken the wrong way in my experience as a know it all lol

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

That most innocent comment takes me back a bit. Rods ring a bell. However my experience of lighter modern rods was limited. I got it now. Any way we are here now. And thank you so much mate. Take care. Shaun.

@ibelieve1468

Жыл бұрын

@shaunfishes101 yip, #6 is the new #7 etc 😁.

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

@@ibelieve1468 Agree.👍👍

@ibelieve1468

Жыл бұрын

@shaunfishes101 next its a 9ft #4 rod lol 😆

Another great video mate . You show those so called pro's how to tie. Keep healthy mate.!

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

Hi James buddy, Thanks for the comment mate and your support. The point was made only as I think people deserve better. It is hard to believe that this person with all that they are meant to be, turns out not understanding the simplest of things. I for one have lost all trust in this channel.

great video watching from mexico

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

I would love to visit Mexico. But my wife will not fly or boat. She has tried a small flight and a small trip on a boat. She was so ill. A mate of mine is there now. not sure where. Thanks for taking time to watch the video and more so for the comment. Shaun.

Really interesting video Shaun, particularly the underwater footage. Firstly hearing your voice through the water which goes to show how sound resonates through different mediums...air to water. Secondly observing the fly through neutral density. Seems like another channel needs a basic physics lesson to understand different states of matter. Cheers! Jonathan

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

What blows me away Jonathan, is the amount of people that thought this was so. But this is not the worst I have heard. A really big US channel posted a video about 7 months ago on sinking lines. Hear this. They told every body you can stop a sinking line sinking by a retrieve. The faster the sink the faster the retrieve. I was blown away with this. They demonstrated with a few of the lines I have. But who the hell could see the line. Nobody. I did comment saying that I think I have a duff line as it wont stop sinking. It slows slightly, but I can not stop it. They told me if I have a problem I should ring the shop. Get this, the comment section was mainly. I got ta get me one of those there lines. Oh and my voice carries. My wife told me. Lots. Thanks and take care Jonathan. Shaun.

Great video Shaun and well filmed under water, very interesting. I like that new pattern so when you get some one to tie this could you let me know. Cheers

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

No problem John, mind we are still working on this fly, and it has only been on the water once. Lets see how it does over a bit of time, give it a few challenges and a few new waters.

Really interesting video as always. I thought as you pulled the fly it went the way it looks out the water then as it went slack it puffed out again, obviously not, I thought this from trying to hook a few in the margins with a marabou tailed lure. Great video.

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

You will often get trapped air as well. But it will only totally collapse when out of the water. But with all of the tying videos. People should not be learning this now. This should be history. So in a funny way I am glad this creator new nothing. Otherwise a lot of you people would have been none the wiser. Thanks for the watch and comment Brian. Take care mate. Shaun.

@brianr9529

Жыл бұрын

@@shaunfishes101 no problem shaun, looking forward to your next video and I'm learning lots from yourself, this is my 4th season fly fishing and I just love it and love learning. Tight lines.

That looked great fishing. With that fly would you consider showing us how to tie it please love your videos keep up the good work 👍

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

I will be doing a video soon Paul. Mind it is no different to tying most flies. Apart from putting the lead on. I start by tying the lead on the underside, then wind up the shank two thirds. This keeps a more even keel and less weight at front. This was tied for the intermediate. But a few of the boys are doing well on the floater. This pattern has never blanked yet, and I have long lost count of how many fish. I will start looking at doing this video late next month. Thanks for the comment Paul. Take care mate. Shaun.

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

I have at last sorted a camera to do fly tying. I hope to have first video out very soon. And it will be the small lure. I will do a few tying videos. Not many as it will only be the patterns we fish and find successful.

Love your videos Shaun, educational and entertaining. Totally absorbing. I'm really interested in tying some of your flies, do you or have you thought of sharing your tying methods? I love Davie MacPhails tying videos but he shows some fishing videos. Can you do the opposite or link to the methods for tying your patterns? Thanks, Alistair

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

I am working on this Alistair. My problem is the camera, well not so much the camera. Its me. I have no idea about cameras. Every time I put my hand near the vice it goes all goofy on me. I am getting one of my mates to set a camera for me. All I have to do then is sort some lighting. To be honest this when set up is the easiest way to do videos. But I will not do any junk. Only patterns that are really successful and more consistent. I will love to have it sorted in the next month. Sorry for the delay. Shaun.

@lambolini

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Shaun, I'm a photography lecturer as it happens, one answer might be a manual focusing camera. Also, Davie MacPhail uses a blue shirt which contrasts well as a backdrop for most flies. My local fly tying guild had it sorted on demos although lockdown got in the way and I didn't note their setup. Keep up the excellent work

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

@@lambolini Wish you lived next door. Yes I have looked up manual focus. I am glad you have suggested this. I will set about how to get the camera to do this for me. Yes I have found shades of blue works great. Give me a tip on lighting. I have spent a lot of time reading and trying things. I don't want to spend loads mind.

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

Hi Alistair, I am pleased to tell you that I have sorted a camera to help in doing fly tying videos. The first will be very soon. I will start with the small lure, as there is some very important detail that makes this pattern so different. Sorry for the long wait. Shaun.

Any chance of showing how to tie up some of these, or even a materials list would be appreciated. Great videos, I share them with all our new members. Learnt from your under water shots, I’ve changed how I’ve tied flies in the past after looking at them wet, an obvious mistake I can see now. Thanks

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

I don't think you was the only one Alan. When I looked at the comment section of this video in question, there was nobody mentioning this mistake. I find this very hard to believe. But it goes to show people will believe and trust these creators. We should not have to second guess every thing we are told. A lot of these creators only require one thing. Numbers as in views. Any way, Yes Alan I am planning on a few videos of our flies. There are a few that I would love to share with every body. I would hope to get this up and running in the next month. Thanks for the comment and sharing with your members. This is the best form of a recommend. I hope I never let you down. Thanks mate. Shaun.

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

Alan just to let you know I have been trying to sort videos of fly tying. I have now at long last sorted a camera to help me. Should be seeing a few of these videos very soon. There wont be many, as I will only be showing what we use and find successful.

Awesome video mate! What fly line are you using?

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Basith, and really nice to hear from you. The line I was using in this video is the Rio Aqua 11. This pattern is best fished on an intermediate.

Great video Shaun, especially the underwater footage of the fly. Just to be clear, the wetted fly out of the water collapses due to surface tension - these surface effects are eliminated once the fly is in the water and the fibres of the material are supported by their buoyancy. Now...for those of us who don't tie our own flies, where can you buy them? They look very effective.

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

To purchase any of our patterns at the moment is not possible. But we are in the process of finding an independent that will be tying and selling them. And if it was this fly in the video. Well it is not quite ready yet. There is going to be a few more tweaks with it. And it needs more time in the water, and in different waters. Once we have done this and it still fishes well. Only then will it be worth purchasing. Thanks for the comment Mike. Shaun.

Shaun. I lost the video you made showing how to tie this fly. could you please show me the link to it thank you so much

@shaunfishes101

4 ай бұрын

Hi James, sorry its not very clear as a tying video. 9 months back its called Greatest Fishing Lures. Check this out, is what is on the thumb. Sorry again, not very good with computers. So can't do tags.

@jamesnichols8893

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Shaun. This pattern worked great for me in the Still Water Adirondack Ponds. I found it

@jamesnichols8893

3 ай бұрын

Shaun I want to thank you again for that pattern. I tied some and used them yesterday in the Adirondacks here in New York State. It has been very productive. It has become my fly of choice.

@shaunfishes101

3 ай бұрын

@@jamesnichols8893 Great to hear from you James. And this is great news. It is unbelievable that such a small tweak can make such a difference. But its always the simple things that work best. I am hearing of people trying the same set up with different colours. I have tried a few. Not done the same. Or it could be more down to confidence. Take care James and thanks. Shaun.

as a river and Stillwater angler i always dip my fly in the water to see how it swims

@shaunfishes101

5 ай бұрын

Going through a few of them Robert. Doing this is very important in my book. Not just seeing how it may swim. But how quickly it will go down. I have been asked so many times how do I know how deep my buzzer is. Once I have watched it in the margins, all I have to do then is allow for drag and may be undertow. This is only a guide. But I think you will be damn close. I am sure this is your first comment here. Great to hear from you Robert. Thanks. Shaun.

@boab38gall

5 ай бұрын

yes just found you enjoying your channel and the way you fish too keep on drowning those flys

@shaunfishes101

5 ай бұрын

@@boab38gall OK that's cool. thanks. But please excuse the early stuff. I did not have much idea on camera and edit. And I was actually scared of the camera. The very first was just a joke with the boys. I really did not expect this. But I am hear to stay now.

@boab38gall

5 ай бұрын

great stuff and we all wish you the best on your fishing channel keep the videos coming @@shaunfishes101

Shaun your new pattern is like a slightly toned down Black Mamba, should do the bizz. Managed to winkle 7 out of Ellerdine yesterday....

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

I was waiting for somebody to say this. Yes it has Zonker strip and a Flashy Arsehole. I will have to get back up there soon. Well done mate. You can show me the ropes when I get there.

@oldgold5848

Жыл бұрын

@@shaunfishes101 Zonker strip and a flashy arsehole..... sounds like something from a porn film!

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

@@oldgold5848 does it really.😛😛

@oldgold5848

Жыл бұрын

@@shaunfishes101 so I'm told....

i can vouch for that fly pattern !!!!!

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

It was really nice to see you again mate. And even better seeing that you had a fish on the Blue after I had gone. The conditions on the day was difficult. So I hope when you come back down to see us, that its going to be a lot better. Until next time mate. Take care. Shaun. Oh don't loose those flies.

Hi Sean brother what material do you need to tye this fly thanks in advance mate tightlines.

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

i will be doing a video on this pattern in more detail very soon. We are now coming up to four weeks since last stock. The fish are definitely tricky now. But I still got two fish on this pattern today. It has not failed to catch yet.

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

At last I have sorted a camera for tying videos. The first should be very soon, and it will be the small lure. Not to be missed as I will explain what this makes this pattern so different and successful. Sorry for the delay mate. Shaun.

Hi Shaun can you give me any insight into your fx1 rod please?

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

No problem mate. But before we start, I would strongly recommend trying before buying. I purchased mind at Sport Fish, they have a casting pool. One reason for my purchase was to support a British company. Next I have fished all my life and never treated myself to a top end rod. Now I can afford to do so. Seeing these rods being reduced in price to make way for the new range does make me think about how much profit is really being made. But this is how things are, And I am not so bothered. At these prices I think its a good bye. So mine is the 9' 6# and there is not much I don't like about this rod. At first it was the hook keep at the handle. It does not have one. Got used to this now. Pros, quite a few. This is a powerful rod with a really nice action. Not fast more like medium fast. Its recovery is amazing. I can lift 50' of floating line from the water and have total control all the way through. Matt finish, so less glare. The handle for me is spot on. This will depend on the size of your hand and how you grip the rod. Mind in the past I have had handles that were to big, and after hours of use became uncomfortable. So I set about with a sandpaper. Oh recoil rings. Its more of a feature. As I have never had issues with rod eyes before. But please check it out first. And don't blame me if you do and you don't like. Take your time and get it right. Shaun.

@trevorluft1763

Жыл бұрын

@@shaunfishes101 thanks Shaun really don’t need another rod but the price is tempting!

Hi Shaun Any chance of you showing us how the fly is tied Cheers Nigel

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

Yes I will be doing something soon Nigel. It is proving to be a good pattern, even for the resident fish. But I am looking forward to sharing this with every body. Mind we have a few really good patterns now. So once I sort the camera out, we will be doing a blast of flies.

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

Nigel I have sorted a camera for tying. I hope to have first video very soon. I will start with the small lure as there is a small detail that I would like every body to see. There wont be many tying videos. It will be the most successful patterns we use. Not just any pattern for the purpose of a video. Sorry for the delay. Shaun.

What’s the materials used in this fly please

@shaunfishes101

11 ай бұрын

I have a tying video on here. Its not obvious as a tying video. It was last month. Would tag you, or what ever they do. Problem I have not much knowledge with computers. But if you are going to do this pattern, you really should watch this video and understand what I do to the lead to make this a great pattern. I am not sure how important the dressing is. But the lead is most important. We will be tying more patterns with the lead in the same way, as this has proven to be so successful. The thumb says Check this out. Sorry I can't be more help full. Shaun.

This is awesome because i tie fly's professionally and i am always getting new materials in and coming up with new flys and how they flow in the water. Some of these new materials might look good on the vice but once they hit the water can be a entirely different look and movement.

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

All my patterns are inspired by the water while I fish. I am constantly tweaking on the vice. Most are so simple but very effective. People are constantly asking for flies. This has taken me too looking for an outlet. I can not and will not start tying flies to sell. Have considered Fulling Mill. But its something that needs to be sorted. Nice to hear from you. Take care. Shaun.

Good you put the underwater footage on here for people. but pretty obvious it will do this, whole reason to tie various patterns with materials that "come alive" in the water... I always check any new fly I buy or I tie, and see what the action of the materials looks like. Nice fly!

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

Before I had the GoPro I used to use the bath, just to see how they moved in the water. And this goes back over 35 years. So I have a great grounding on material in water. And this in turn helps in my success with a high rate of successful patterns. But over the weeks ahead will be a great test for this pattern. As I target more resident fish. Thanks for the comment and support. Shaun.

@shaunfishes101

Жыл бұрын

As you tie, I thought I would let you know that I have had problems with cameras when doing tying video. I have things sorted now, and will be doing first video very soon, and it will be the small lure. Not to be missed as I explain what makes this so different.