Fly Tying: The Chosen One, Bare Bones BULKhead

Kicking off the first tutorial in the series with the Bare Bones BULKhead version of The Chosen One.
This is the most basic platform and is the foundation of all the variations for this pattern. The goal here is to build upon proper technique and material handling which will lay the groundwork for all the other tutorials.
Although this is the simplest version, it is by all means a deadly streamer pattern and perfectly imitates round bodied baitfish such as Mullet and Chubs along with those with enlarged heads such as Suckers, Gobies, and Sculpins.
Short video of me Fishing this version of The Chosen One: • Fly Fishing: Wade Fish...
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  • @tomtrausch5660
    @tomtrausch56604 жыл бұрын

    Keep up the great work man! The choosen one is unbelievably good. You've managed to bring my streamer game to a whole new level yet again.

  • @bugbiteflytying
    @bugbiteflytying4 жыл бұрын

    Well since you didn't answer my last inquiry I will! I tied up a handful of these (and the silicone ones) +some of the fuzzy juniors and hit one of my rivers north of here for smallies. These flies were KILLER. The action on these is incredible. Nailed 9 smallies the biggest being 3.5 lbs. Tie these up - they work great! Best color combo for me was a red/brown. Amazing!

  • @phillipimsdahl3563
    @phillipimsdahl35634 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again Gunner I have watched this about five times and I learn a little more each time you are the best teacher.

  • @davidhughes2622
    @davidhughes26224 жыл бұрын

    It's raining here in Kansas City this morning but you so britened it with your fly tying. So many great flys. Dave Hughes , keep it up!!!

  • @pierevojzola9737
    @pierevojzola97374 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Gunnar, you have given me some good ideas for a swing streamer type of fly for winter steelheads. Cheers

  • @stephencifka4629
    @stephencifka46294 жыл бұрын

    Congrats Gunnar. You can tell this fly has years of tying and fishing experience behind it. Clearly explained and taught. Fantastic video. Looking forward to tying this.

  • @gregoryjamesboyce
    @gregoryjamesboyce4 жыл бұрын

    Another great lesson! I'll tie this up and give it a go next week.

  • @ejtullis
    @ejtullis4 жыл бұрын

    New sub! Just when I thought I had enough fly tying materials. Will be ordering the kit. Looking forward to trying this fly.

  • @paladin7284
    @paladin72844 жыл бұрын

    I love that color combo. Has a shiner/dirty shad quality to it

  • @mtskibum16
    @mtskibum164 жыл бұрын

    Sweet fly! Look forward to the rest!

  • @freddysflyz
    @freddysflyz4 жыл бұрын

    Amazing tutorial and details! Thanks for sharing. I will be trying some new techniques with inspiration I got here!!!

  • @RGRIMOWEN
    @RGRIMOWEN4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the time and effort you give us all, I for one would be poorer for not having your help...

  • @metalmorphist
    @metalmorphist4 жыл бұрын

    Gonna try this in the Colorado AZ. Thanks for all the training.

  • @keithcorreia5937
    @keithcorreia59372 жыл бұрын

    That’s totally magical-love it

  • @joeduca8582
    @joeduca85824 жыл бұрын

    Gunnar! This has to be the most comprehensible tutorial I've seen by you or anyone on the tube. Beautiful profile and taper on ALL your patterns. Thank you Top Gunn! ;o) All your efforts paid off on this project.

  • @Gunnar_Brammer

    @Gunnar_Brammer

    4 жыл бұрын

    I greatly appreciate that Joe! Many thanks!

  • @tedrzepski3789

    @tedrzepski3789

    4 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate the camera giving an over the shoulder view

  • @johnnylightning1491
    @johnnylightning14914 жыл бұрын

    Well it's about time! Just funnin' ya. Looks like a neat fly. Now all I've got to do is try an get some money away from my wife to buy the materials. Can't wait for the next iteration.

  • @FreeRange1234
    @FreeRange12344 жыл бұрын

    holy smokes that is awesome looking fly, def going to have to try this one

  • @markwolf9337
    @markwolf9337 Жыл бұрын

    Amen, brother Gunnar. Thank you

  • @TheWVgoodguy22
    @TheWVgoodguy224 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the first of many tutorials on your Chosen One series, always great to start off with the Bare Bones platform and build from there. The Infinite Fly principle at work, all flies are built from those basic parts of tail, body, wing and head, etc... Since I am saving money where I can, I will have to wait until after my brother, my Dad and I get back from our hunting/fishing trip to Idaho from Oct. 6th-20th to pick this up and give it a go. I have quite a bit of material, but not the suimpish hair, strung fuzzy fiber, and that winging flash. May just get the color combo packs. That Firetiger looks dynamite for musky here in some local waters. I may even figure out how to put one of those bright orange or black wiggle tails off the back. So many options that can sprout from this platform. Hmmm I wonder how many flies could be tied of the size you just tied with the amount of material in each color combo pack?

  • @gregoryharrison5769
    @gregoryharrison57693 жыл бұрын

    You have serious skills in tying. What is equally impressive is your language skills! You are very articulate and very accurate/effective in describing how you manipulate the fibers and thread. If I tried, I feel like I would sound much more like a cave man. Lol! Anyhow, really great job, I'm subscribing!

  • @stewoutdoors3020
    @stewoutdoors30204 жыл бұрын

    Love it, love it !!

  • @caryverhalen
    @caryverhalen2 жыл бұрын

    Geesh!!! It truly is an amazing lure, TY sir

  • @ManusMagus
    @ManusMagus3 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful teaching, good sir. Thank you :)

  • @kragarol4280
    @kragarol4280 Жыл бұрын

    I love the squimpish material it's a lot of fun to tie with

  • @davehackettflyfishing3587
    @davehackettflyfishing35873 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Gunnar. Excellent tutorial Vids. Got a nice 83cm Kingish off the shore this morning on a Chosen One Red and white body 4/0.

  • @TheCanary24
    @TheCanary242 жыл бұрын

    I learned so many tiying technique from you Gunnar! Thank you so much!👏

  • @Gunnar_Brammer

    @Gunnar_Brammer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! I really appreciate seeing you comment on the videos. Hope they are helpful!

  • @Jackson-gk9ds
    @Jackson-gk9ds4 жыл бұрын

    This pattern has got me hooked! Thanks so much for your tutorials, they’re awesome!!!!!

  • @venturarealestate9918
    @venturarealestate99182 жыл бұрын

    Great fly! Thanks so much!

  • @darrelkopsa7143
    @darrelkopsa71434 жыл бұрын

    Just watched your vid of using this fly. Don't be embarrassed by your excitement, I've been known to drraw a crowd catching 6-8 inch bluegill on a fly I tied when other people were catch ing 1-2 lb. crappie. My voice carries, I guess. Nah, it's just exciting fun!!

  • @Gunnar_Brammer

    @Gunnar_Brammer

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha, I'm the same way. Can't seem to turn it off!

  • @douglaserickson8219
    @douglaserickson82194 жыл бұрын

    great video and great pattern. take a hint from the West Coast Steelheaders using dubbing loops- have a dish of water nearby to wet your fingers and stroke the fibers backwards as you go. makes handling the material in the loop much easier.

  • @camp4928
    @camp49284 жыл бұрын

    This looks like it'll fool just about anything that eats small fish. Great fly, thank you.

  • @alexhendrick8288
    @alexhendrick82884 жыл бұрын

    You are a master sir

  • @dirtsmiles8098
    @dirtsmiles80984 жыл бұрын

    Whew just tried this for the first time. Not nearly as easy as you make it look. First fly I ever tied. Lol. I think it will be fishable.

  • @dirkreese6230
    @dirkreese62304 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Gunnar from Germany:-)

  • @Gunnar_Brammer

    @Gunnar_Brammer

    4 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate it Dirk!

  • @johnharrison8807
    @johnharrison88074 жыл бұрын

    Great fly Gunner., really enjoyed the new technique in tying in the material. Have you ever thought about adding stinger hook? I could see salmon and steelhead hitting this pattern and just thinking about short strikes.

  • @josephkoziol5421
    @josephkoziol54214 жыл бұрын

    Yes sir. I will be ordering a kit for saltwater fishing. A Sardine wide body fly for Baja Mexico.

  • @darrelkopsa7143
    @darrelkopsa71434 жыл бұрын

    I like your detail and depth of information, can even follow the method without sound, but would not recommend it. Your slight OCD only adds to the exactness of your instruction. Thank you and I'm glad to subscribe to your channel!

  • @Gunnar_Brammer

    @Gunnar_Brammer

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Darrel, I appreciate that!

  • @johnconnolly3635
    @johnconnolly3635 Жыл бұрын

    It is beautiful

  • @patkid24
    @patkid244 жыл бұрын

    Awesome work Gunnar. Are you going to be at the Fly tying Symposium this year?

  • @mnovo
    @mnovo4 жыл бұрын

    i lust over that vice in every video. lol

  • @elonbert
    @elonbert4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome flies and tutorials! Is there any downside using a pre-made fuzzy fiber brush for the head, as opposed to using the dubbing loop method? I have a dubbing brush tool and was thinking of trying that to make the head process a little easier. Thanks!

  • @kennethsanders963
    @kennethsanders9633 жыл бұрын

    Hi Gunner, I thought I'd drop you a line. I shortened the length of the fibres from a 3" to a 2" fly and caught a 7lb. pike out of our bow river.Thanks.

  • @hankvana2149
    @hankvana21494 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Gunnar! Do you ever put eyes on the Chosen One?

  • @dwightfletcher8603
    @dwightfletcher86034 жыл бұрын

    Man you rock. Your flies are amazing. Do you have a recommendation for a hook for tying this fly for saltwater.

  • @Gunnar_Brammer

    @Gunnar_Brammer

    4 жыл бұрын

    The SL12S is my favorite by Gamakatsu. 2/0 for 3-4" and 4/0 for 5-6" versions.

  • @charleshubbell4332
    @charleshubbell43324 жыл бұрын

    Traverse city trout will love this, I’m guessing. You mention small mouth but this has to smash trophy browns too, right?

  • @Alain2006
    @Alain2006 Жыл бұрын

    Merci

  • @bugbiteflytying
    @bugbiteflytying4 жыл бұрын

    Maybe an answer on this question :) Is there any advantage stacking over spinning the Fuzzy Fiber for heads? Are they the same or do they have different purposes? Thx

  • @archeryfiend8808
    @archeryfiend88084 жыл бұрын

    hey Gunnar I have a question, do you think a stoneflo rotodubbing twister can over twist the strung fuzzy fiber? thats what i have been using and I think thats my issue is im over twisting the dubbing loop. thoughts!

  • @evanhogan9219
    @evanhogan92193 жыл бұрын

    Think SF flash blend could be substituted in for the squimpish hair?

  • @phillipimsdahl3563
    @phillipimsdahl35634 жыл бұрын

    Another rooky here I hate hate hate dubbing loops but I will keep practicing in the meantime can I just make a brush using your recipe for the head?.

  • @bugbiteflytying
    @bugbiteflytying4 жыл бұрын

    Assuming this is a good fly for smallmouth in the river?

  • @downwindsalmon
    @downwindsalmon4 жыл бұрын

    Can this be tied with buck tail?

  • @mikevincent5260
    @mikevincent52604 жыл бұрын

    Is it safe to cut the squimpish hair with good tying scissors? Or is it similar to craft fur in the way that it dulls scissors super quick?

  • @Gunnar_Brammer

    @Gunnar_Brammer

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have no issues with it or the Strung Fuzz dulling scissors. I'm using 4.5" Hair Scissors and they continue to cut it like they did on day one.

  • @docfishingsrq
    @docfishingsrq4 жыл бұрын

    Question.... do you ever tie these with bead chain or lead eyes?

  • @Gunnar_Brammer

    @Gunnar_Brammer

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's the next video in the series Jon. Yes, indeed!

  • @christophercook723
    @christophercook7232 жыл бұрын

    Any flies for Pacu? I can only find a Pacu Bugger by a Scotsman (Flicking Feathers) who is near to impossible to hear what he is mumbling.

  • @williambarnett9719
    @williambarnett97194 ай бұрын

    what size gamakatsu b10s is this equivalent to?

  • @mnovo
    @mnovo4 жыл бұрын

    Tip: to get rid of ink on your hands, use an old eyeglass cleaner bottle with rubbing alcohol in it. FTW

  • @sigurdurmarolafsson4183
    @sigurdurmarolafsson4183 Жыл бұрын

    Is the Squimpish hair similar to Nyat??

  • @FreeRange1234
    @FreeRange12344 жыл бұрын

    Hey I tried to follow the link for the materials list, but it doesn't work. it's not on your website either. is there a place I can get the list?

  • @FreeRange1234

    @FreeRange1234

    4 жыл бұрын

    never mind I figured it out. :)

  • @javicruzito
    @javicruzito4 жыл бұрын

    It not better stacking the hair 🤔

  • @christophercook723
    @christophercook7232 жыл бұрын

    I am English and while you are better than some,we need subtitles due to the USA, drawl. Could you please slow down as it is like listening to a machine gun at times?

  • @kmwolffman9617
    @kmwolffman96174 жыл бұрын

    I know I’m not a very good Tyler, but, after watching this 5x and getting the materials, the dubbing loop is an ABSOLUTE MESS.