Fly Tying: Flexible Extension - Weedless Bass and Pike Flies

This style of tying is an adaptation of Derek Filkins HPU - Hook Point Up - series of flies, where he uses Masion's Hard Mono for the extension. This was only recently brought to my attention and will be noted for future videos tied in this style.
Hey guys, this is an updated tutorial of my Texas Hook Shank Extension video - this update allows you to tie on an extended shank and give you the freedom to tie a multitude of patterns on a Weedless platform, yet the extension, when bumped, will simply flex out of the way. Because the extension utilizes Titanium Wire, it will spring back into place every time, without worry of being kinked, drying out, or being cut by predator teeth such as pike/musky.
Hook: Ahrex Hooks 5/0 Texas Predator
Shank: FlymenFishingCo 25mm Fishspine
Wire: Knot 2 Kinky - 25lb
* for smaller hooks and sizes I'd recommend decreased wire strength for more flexibility and less resistance.
Previously: Texas Hook Shank Extension: • Fly Tying: Brammer's C...

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  • @rickfascinato9684
    @rickfascinato96846 жыл бұрын

    After 30 years of tying you show me something new and exciting in every new vid you make......keep up the great work young feather junkie

  • @joaohelmuthuchoa
    @joaohelmuthuchoa7 ай бұрын

    You are luminous, Gunnar! Thanks!

  • @davidaguiar1387
    @davidaguiar13874 жыл бұрын

    I love this idea. It brings weedless streamers and bugs to a whole new level! Thanks for shareing!

  • @pmwoodstudio
    @pmwoodstudio6 жыл бұрын

    Great idea and execution! As always thanks for sharing!

  • @MrLapin-LL
    @MrLapin-LL6 жыл бұрын

    Just brillant!!! Being a bass/pike guy, I'm sold to this idea!!!!

  • @wadesready
    @wadesready6 жыл бұрын

    excellent Idea Gunnar!!!

  • @Thwarptide
    @Thwarptide4 жыл бұрын

    I bet that works out extremely well. Perfect for use in Florida too! Thanks for sharing.

  • @kayakflyfishingschool
    @kayakflyfishingschool6 жыл бұрын

    Gunnar, this is a brilliant idea. I really like the way that it is so flexible and weedless. I can see a myriad of applications for this technique.

  • @curtguru
    @curtguru6 жыл бұрын

    Genius brother, pure genius!!!

  • @wildfoundfly420
    @wildfoundfly4206 жыл бұрын

    Woah, excited about this one. Started seeing crawfish and bucktail in this style right before you mentioned it in the vidja. Thanks for sharing.

  • @the1stvendetta
    @the1stvendetta6 жыл бұрын

    I had an idea similar to this a few months ago, but never got around to testing it, opting to tie saltwater flies for an upcoming trip. I don't do enough bass fishing to warrant spending time perfecting an idea I had. So when I saw this on instagram, I was all like "Cool, someone tested that idea for me!" But I take all that back. Your idea is much more refined. In fact, I'd go so far as to say it makes mine obsolete. I was originally thinking of using a mono extension with like 80lb mono, but this is genius. I much prefer your execution. Once it warms up around philadelphia I'll be tying up some frogs and bass flies with this method. Thanks so much for the share, Gunnar!

  • @RockYourMind88
    @RockYourMind883 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome I will definitely be using this idea! absolutely incredible

  • @jdominique70
    @jdominique706 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad I subscribed. This is going to make some really cool smallmouth flies.

  • @draven3838
    @draven38383 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely ingenious idea,I like it and that was a cool frog

  • @FowlersMakeryandMischief
    @FowlersMakeryandMischief4 жыл бұрын

    awesome that really cool ill be sure to give you a shout out when I try this !!!

  • @TheWVgoodguy22
    @TheWVgoodguy226 жыл бұрын

    What an absolutely brilliant idea, a simple solution to an issue that has always bugged me and many other tiers out there that have come from the bass/conventional world first. I have always wanted to tied a weedless frog with the hook up (I did one hook down with spun/stacked deer hair, mag bunny back legs and knotted rubber fronts, but it is tough to cast), design a salamander/lizard, weedless worm, and I have tied some fluke like patterns including your keeled jerk and one of my own design. I worked at Cabela's in the fishing and fly fishing dept for 10 years and the titanium was right in front of me. Way to be a problem solver once again. I am interested in how it will work with some ideas and also I hope that frog works out, I am not familiar with strung fuzzy fiber and its properties to help it float unless that is a diver frog, or you tied some foam underneath if needed so it will float. I am sure it will be worth the wait, happy testing. Tight lines.

  • @jonmorrisskates
    @jonmorrisskates3 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome man!

  • @chriscox1618
    @chriscox16186 жыл бұрын

    Gnarly idea. Thanks Gunnar

  • @dominiqueleblanc2193
    @dominiqueleblanc21936 жыл бұрын

    Nice tip. Can't wait to see the how to of that fly!

  • @constantinmadius1666
    @constantinmadius16666 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video as usual. Thanks Gunnar :) Looking forward to the frog video.

  • @Thelifeofaflyfisherman
    @Thelifeofaflyfisherman6 жыл бұрын

    That is an awesome idea very cool

  • @josephmodry326
    @josephmodry3265 жыл бұрын

    For economy, a #10 mustad 3xl nymph hook, snipped off at the beginning of the bend, right above the hook point, replaces the manufactured shank for no cost. I tied a folded foam gurgler style head in front of a froggy looking bunch of rubber legs and olive grizzly hackle on the shank. Thanks for the idea Gunnar!

  • @skylarl5545
    @skylarl55456 жыл бұрын

    Great idea. Ill have to try!

  • @DavidEvans-gt7nk
    @DavidEvans-gt7nk5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a bunch for the great idea. I will be using this.

  • @Nobody-up6zc
    @Nobody-up6zc6 жыл бұрын

    waiting with anticipation to see this frog tied.. frogs are my favorite bait.

  • @paulhuss7342
    @paulhuss73426 жыл бұрын

    Thank You very much for this great Idea and this great Video....Greetings from Germany....go on its best!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @quentinmussman1348
    @quentinmussman1348 Жыл бұрын

    That a brilliant idea thx for sharing

  • @msueirro
    @msueirro6 жыл бұрын

    FWIW, I did this years ago using a piece weed trimmer line. Worked sweet.

  • @olddominionoutfitters1272
    @olddominionoutfitters12726 жыл бұрын

    😮 this is brilliant

  • @pikewhisperer
    @pikewhisperer6 жыл бұрын

    Cool idea mate

  • @ericbrand8125
    @ericbrand81256 жыл бұрын

    Super awesome idea Gunnar! Also, I'd never have thought to use strung fuzzy fiber on a frog, too!

  • @amyjohnston4543

    @amyjohnston4543

    2 жыл бұрын

    what is fuzzy fiber?

  • @garyeaton5818
    @garyeaton58186 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant!

  • @tiburonmike03
    @tiburonmike036 жыл бұрын

    Dude!! Innovation master

  • @TheFlyFiend
    @TheFlyFiend6 жыл бұрын

    Stop Teasing And Tie The Fly! Haha, Cool Idea Im Defiantly Going To Be Tying Some Of These!

  • @jedicazador
    @jedicazador6 жыл бұрын

    Simple and genius! Why hasn't that been done before? Making a name for yourself Gunnar!

  • @teddydickson9450
    @teddydickson94505 жыл бұрын

    Awesome absolutely awesome

  • @stewoutdoors3020
    @stewoutdoors30206 жыл бұрын

    You are a genius.

  • @MrOUTDOORSMAN101
    @MrOUTDOORSMAN1016 жыл бұрын

    awesome stuff man! SUB

  • @JohnJonelis
    @JohnJonelis Жыл бұрын

    So glad I came across this video again! Looks brilliant! Why haven't you continued to explore this idea? Is there any disadvantage?

  • @joncagle3293
    @joncagle32936 жыл бұрын

    I tied one after watching this and replaced the titanium wire with 25 lb mono, it worked pretty well with very little memory, but I think the wire would work better

  • @wildman2894
    @wildman28946 жыл бұрын

    SWEET !

  • @ssm59
    @ssm596 жыл бұрын

    I like that!!!!!

  • @midisax
    @midisax3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome

  • @freddewfishing7611
    @freddewfishing76116 жыл бұрын

    Genius

  • @joeduca8582
    @joeduca85826 жыл бұрын

    Hi Gunnar, you're a very generous and innovative tyer. Awesome idea, but why not use the Senyo shank with the up turned eye? That may eliminate flying shanks, glad nothing bad happened. Is it the availability of length in the different shanks? I haven't looked at all the specs of their shanks yet. That SFF Frog 🐸 is awesome, as all your work is. Can't wait for the tutorial. Have a joyous Easter 👍😎

  • @lucasfreye4448
    @lucasfreye44484 жыл бұрын

    Can you Please do some more flys with this technique!

  • @parintele-
    @parintele-5 жыл бұрын

    Ypu can also use Vipla ( dental ) wire. Is springy enough and stainless.

  • @devo721
    @devo7216 жыл бұрын

    I know this is an unrelated question, but how do you decide upon what head to use especially when using a commercial head (I.e. fish mask, sculpin heads) and what are your two go to sizes? Thanks! The videos are fantastic and the tie like a pro series is awesome!

  • @gustavoegharcoronel
    @gustavoegharcoronel5 жыл бұрын

    Hello Gunnar. Excellent tied. Could you tell me what diameter is the titanium wire you use for that hook number? thank you very much

  • @JuddSpector
    @JuddSpector6 жыл бұрын

    Gunnar I am a total newb. Can you explain the knot you are tying at the 6:40 mark of the video? Or if you already made video on this provide a link. Thanks!

  • @Gunnar_Brammer

    @Gunnar_Brammer

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hey man, the knot is simply a "Whip Finish" if you're familiar with the tool - I just use my fingers instead. A Whip Finish is essentially a series of Half Hitches - both of which should bee searching on the KZread for more info. Hope that helps man.

  • @freddewfishing7611
    @freddewfishing76114 жыл бұрын

    Are you going to show us how to tie this fly ?

  • @Dawson145
    @Dawson1453 жыл бұрын

    MAN do you sell these... I seem to be having a very hard time finding a topwater bass/pike fly that looks legitimately weedless

  • @AdrianStruwig
    @AdrianStruwig6 жыл бұрын

    Check the comments in your last video...I suggested single strand titanium 😝

  • @richardherrington2852
    @richardherrington28526 жыл бұрын

    Gunnar: When you are tying the steel leader material onto the front hook and then add a bead & second hook... I notice you do not double back the ends of the steel leader and tie it down. You just cut it off straight and tie it in. Have you ever had the steel leader pull out from the front hook?

  • @Gunnar_Brammer

    @Gunnar_Brammer

    6 жыл бұрын

    I have never had it pull out, and have been tying it that way for the past 5 years or so. Something worth noting is that I use 140 Power Thread, and 150 GSP most often which allows me to tie with a lot of pressure - which will gouge into the nylon coating of the wire and stop it from slipping - if you were to use say 6/0 thread or something you would not be able to tie with enough pressure to compress this nylon coating and the connection would not be secure. When using a flat thread you can also spin the thread clockwise which will help focus the pressure and compress the nylon as well. These thick threads are more crucial than anything, the superglue added afterwards is more so to reinforce the joint and stop the wire from ripping through the thread where it attaches the two hooks - not necessarily to glue the wire to the hook shank....ect.... Hope that helps.

  • @richardherrington2852

    @richardherrington2852

    6 жыл бұрын

    Gunnar: Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question. I am 73 years old, retired from the U.S. Army... live in Texas. Words cannot express how much I enjoy and learn from watching your videos.

  • @Gunnar_Brammer

    @Gunnar_Brammer

    6 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely Richard! Hope you're well man Thank you for your service, if there is anything you ever need help with always feel free to ask!

  • @robertbaker8164
    @robertbaker81646 жыл бұрын

    Dude u must be busy hope u well let us hear from u

  • @richardherrington2852
    @richardherrington28526 жыл бұрын

    Where can I buy Knot 2 Kinky wire?

  • @MrLapin-LL

    @MrLapin-LL

    6 жыл бұрын

    I buy mine online (I'm from Canada) from Bass Pro and Cabelas. Greatest pike leader ever (with a butt section of Maxima Chameleon 40 pounds). You can throw massif fly (stiff for best turn over and light) with that setup and you will never loose a fish.

  • @dustinhinds1999

    @dustinhinds1999

    6 жыл бұрын

    Wal Mart online

  • @amyjohnston4543
    @amyjohnston45432 жыл бұрын

    what frog fly is that?

  • @amyjohnston4543

    @amyjohnston4543

    2 жыл бұрын

    can you post a vid on tying that fly?

  • @grillnthrill4651
    @grillnthrill46512 жыл бұрын

    3 years later and I’m still waiting on the tutorial 😭

  • @markinnis8404

    @markinnis8404

    2 ай бұрын

    It must have not been a winning pattern!!

  • @robertbaker8164
    @robertbaker81646 жыл бұрын

    going to bug u ever day till i see that streamer

  • @Gunnar_Brammer

    @Gunnar_Brammer

    6 жыл бұрын

    Right on Robert, but it'll be another month before Ice Melt up this far north and it may be longer....as soon as I get a chance to pull it from some fish mouths it'll be up and shared!

  • @markinnis8404
    @markinnis84042 ай бұрын

    Pretty awesome!

  • @stephenwelham
    @stephenwelham5 жыл бұрын

    This set is closing the hook gape

  • @robertbaker8164
    @robertbaker81646 жыл бұрын

    when are we going to see this checking ever day u have made a old man start tying again between you and kelly and pop i am tying my ass off wife can not understand but after 40 years if she doe not know me by now i am surpise at how good i am

  • @gregoryjamesboyce
    @gregoryjamesboyce6 жыл бұрын

    Not such a kinky idea. :-)

  • @midisax
    @midisax3 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant!

  • @barneyewing2664
    @barneyewing26646 жыл бұрын

    Genius