Guide dave gamet fishes this fly religiously everywhere from the black hills to the bighorn river, and he always seems to be hooked up. For trout keyed in on midge larvae the green weenie is an excellent pattern. Page 1 of 2 youtube video links posted in the fly tying bench. Tying the green peter sedge hopper by davie mcphail by davie mcphail. The most amazing fly fishing trout crappie lures, crappie jigs, crappie fishing, trout.
This is a compilation of our hd fly tying video series. The important thing is the weight gets the fly down better in deeper pools and faster water. The green weenie fly is a popular inchworm imitation. Make sure to have a few green weenie midges in your fly box. Aug 01, 2018 it doesnt get much easier as far as tying goes than the green weenie. The green weenie is a good trout, panfish and bass fly. This is my favorite style of fly because they are cheap, easy, indestructible, and they catch. A listing of fly tying tutorials and instructions for those tying at all levels. Tying william blackers green drake classic style wet fly with davie mcphail. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you want to add your videos to the channel.
The green weenie features a glass bead head, flash ribbed body, and an epoxy coating. He was outfishing us frequently and finally shared the pattern. You can call it an inch worm, extended body caddis, etc. The murdich minnow, as tied here, is one that should be with you on your next outing. I can also tie them with a green head, just simply request it at check out. Your choice of either 6 red, 6 green, or a combination of 3 of both colors. For this weeks fly tying video, extra special guest tyer charles meck ties up the green weenie. I dont fish them, though, so take that with a grain of salt. Each video not only includes detailed tying instructions, but also entomology, fishing tips and other helpful information.
Dave gamet began tying a version of the pattern popularized on. It doesnt get much easier as far as tying goes than the green weenie. A red junction tube is used to hopefully create a strike zone where the hook will be. It also makes for a great point fly in a tandem nymph setup. For this weeks fly tying video we filmed jay fishy fullum at the 19th international fly tying symposium in somerset nj. Our popular green weenie is now available on a tube fly. The green weenie the tying bench fiberglass flyrodders. In todays video i demonstrate how to tie one of the easiest and most effective flies for any fish species, the teeny nymph. Smallmouth are very receptive to flies and fly fishing, i have heard it said that the smallmouth bass were. The fly tying group is gathering tying related videos for various fish species. We know the fly as the green meanie or green weenie. Its an effective pattern certain times of the year, and one that you should be in your box in the late summer months. Online fly tying lessons patterns, techniques, tools.
What is great about it is that if you can tie most any fly you can tie this oneit ranks with the woolly bugger as an easy one. No matter where you fish, i would highly suggest carrying a few of these in your box. On thursday afternoon, the day before this trip to spring creek, i drove up big pine creek and fished the delayed harvest section below slate run. Our best fly tying videos are designed to give you the steps and materials needed to tie some of the best flies on the planet in. Pensacola green weenie tube fly usmc fly guy llc flies. Fly tying vises fly tying lamps fly tying scissors fly tying bobbins fly. Its also the name of a trout fly used for fishing that mimics an inchworm. Im in the process of updating my website and want to list a section on the best i. Tungsten green weenie midge with veevus body quills.
Flyspoke fly tying an isonychia soft hackle emerger by william flyspoke. To get started, just select the type of fly youd like to tie. Fyi the green weenie was developed by ken igo and russ mowry of westmoreland county, pa. Inch worms are a big food source in streams in the smokeys, the east coast and the midwest as well as other places. Take 5 minutes and tie up a dozen of these bad boys. Dave gamet began tying a version of the pattern popularized on the bighorn river. A semi realistic parachute with a couple of nice tying techniques that are useful to use on other patterns. What is great about it is that if you can tie most any fly you can tie.
How to tie a teeny nymph fly tying tutorial wet fly swing. This is my favorite style of fly because they are cheap, easy, indestructible, and they catch fish. Dry flies, streamers, nymphs, emergers, classic flies, saltwater flies and much more. Its an effective pattern certain times of the year, and one that you should. Green weenie tungsten midge materials shop highquality fly. Our popular green weenie is now available for sale on a tube fly and will work great for almost all the species in the salt along the gulf coast. Below you can see on video clip how simple, quick and easy is it. Trout fishing tips fly fishing gear fishing humor fishing stuff nymph fly patterns fly tying patterns fly fishing nymphs fly tying desk crappie jigs classic video. Beadhead green weeniediscount trout fliesbigyflyco. Episode 1 of the tying bench brings ed odonnell to the seat tying the green weenie.
The closest thing it might imitate is an inchworm or even a caddis larva of the green sedge variety. It would resemble natural food mostly when it is simply tumbling in the drift. Fly tying videos browse our fly tying video library. I used fluorescent thread to create sort of a hot spot. To tie the extended body fast we have to use needle, can be straight sewing needle or special models made for fly tying like from the j. This is the easiest of all flies to tie, the green weenie. How to tie the forgetmeknot midge unlike many troutfood insects, which are available to trout only during very specific times of year, midges hatch yearround on most waters. Fly tying video instruction with fly pattern recipies.
Fly tyers will learn the basics of tying several of the most popular and effective streamer fly patterns for trout. Inch worms are a big food source in rivers in the smokeys, east coast, midwest, and other places. Like so many phrase or acronyms awol, snafu, above my pay grade it. The green weenie, being a magical fly can catch fish even when stripped like a streamer. Learn more about fly tying with our easy to follow online fly tying lessons. Aug 02, 2017 use the green weenie to score huge trout. As a bonus youll see an innovative use of a new material and a great new fly tying adhesive, all in this video. Green weenie, beginners fly tying series episode 15, holsingers fly shop duration.
Panfish really seem to respond well to this pattern. Our best fly tying videos are designed to give you the steps and materials needed to tie some of the best flies on the planet in 35 minutes. I have had two bigfishthatgotaway stories two days straight. Freds green weenie fly red for rainbows and brookies with.
Green weenie tungsten midge materials shop highquality. The green weenie caddis nymph is possibly the simplest fly pattern there is. In association with video ventures and with some of the topname fly tyers in the country we have about 90 excellent fly tying videos. Fly tying videos fly dreamers fly dreamers fly fishing.
We have dry flies, nymphs, bead heads, and streamers. Every other week we will bring you a new fly tying video showcasing some of the biggest. Deadly on trout and panfish gold bead head green weenie 12. Weenie, mop fly, or any of the other green goodies on the market is playing a bit dirty, you may as well kick your presentation up to filthy. We are now offering it with a bead head to help it sink faster and in the color red.
I believe these videos to be some of the best you will seen anywhere on the internet. The credits for the videos go to all the great members of vimeo allowing me to share their videos through this group. Fly fishing saltwater flies the fly shack fly fishing. It should be weighted either in tying, using a bead or with splitshot. I am looking for the specific videos versus channels. The youtube fly tying tutorials include patterns and materials, and are updated on a regular basis. I had no clue there was any fly patterns called the green weenie and this is the only place i have ever seen this small, bright greenish bug. Greg demos a simple fly that mimics any green larvae, such as midge or caddis larvae. For over 20 years netknots has been teaching people how to tie knots. Rising from the ashes less than six years ago, the second of two dams on the elwha river, on washingtons olympic peninsula, was taken out to provide access for fish to. Fishy is well known for his creative flies and his equally inventive choice of materials. The infamous pink worm and the green weenie are a pennsylvania deadly duo. The listing is for 6 green weenies size 12, 1st lot is 2.
Unlike many troutfood insects, which are available to trout only during very specific times of year, midges. Fly tying vises fly tying lamps fly tying scissors fly tying bobbins fly tying hackle pliers bodkins tweezers whip finish tools hair stackers wingbody cutters misc fly tying. Materials needed for the green weenie tungsten midge pa. A realistic imitation of herring, alewives, shiners or shad is a vital fly in any kit. Learning how to tie new and extremely effective fly patterns is made easy.
The green weenie inchworm fly is possibly the simplest fly pattern there is. I didnt notice this until i had downloaded the video and i have since corrected the issue. Learn to tie effective fly patterns for trout, steelhead, salmon, bass, and more. The late russ mowry was freds brotherinlaw, friend, buddy, fishing companion, and mentor, teaching fred the fundamentals of fly tying and fly fishing more than 50 years ago. This is a great option for fish that have seen all the standard midge patterns. The green weenie was developed by ken igo and russ mowry of westmoreland county, pa. Pensacola green weenie tube fly usmc fly guy llc flies and.
We think the folks at tightline productions make the best fly tying videos in the world, and were pleased that they were generous enough to let us share them with you on the orvis learning center. We have also included a fly tying techinque section that features fly tying videos with helpful tips and tricks to help you become a better fly tyer. Fly tying videos fly fish ohio adventures in fly tying. Our library of fly tying videos has never been easier to browse. Shop for products in the fly fishing saltwater flies catagory at the fly shack. This is one of those great patterns that falls into the category we call guide style and charlie calls one minute flies. Following is a series of videos for tying some of the most effective generic streamers for trout. If you have any questions give us a call at the shop or send us an email. This is a fantastically simple and durable pattern that is accessible to any level of fly tier. Hornberg fly tying video instructions by intheriffle. Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform. Also in this video i show how to use a whip finisher tool to knot of the head.
Inchworms are also called the spanworm, looper, sour worm and measuring worm. Fly fishing tipsfishing videosgone fishingfishing stuffsalmon fishingtrout. Simply browse the lists, sorted by category, and click on the fly pattern you wish to see. Green weenie, beginners fly tying series episode 15, holsingers. It results in fly tying material independent marketing ideas which do little more than confuse, befuddle, and confound fly tiers. A classic attractor pattern that just plain old catches fish. Freds green weenie fly red for rainbows and brookies. If you are interested in tying and trying some variation of the green weeniehere are some suggestions.
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