A video for others who are OCD about fly footprints on the water

[Byron haugh]

I came across this video by an English Tyler/fisher who was trying to find a way to tie a fly which would be accepted by even the pickiest trout. He relates that the standard ties he used sometimes had no success although the trout were eagerly taking the natural Duns he was imitating with standard representations.

At the end of the video, he shows the footprint of his new fly on the water which does look quite like the natural's footprint. He claims this style has produced very well for him when standard patterns havent.

It seems like a tedious tie, but the final result , I find, is quite impressive.

If you enjoy New and different styles, you might find it interesting.

https://youtu.be/NowJHG6bcd8

Here we s an easier version of Oliver Edward's Footprint Dun as tied by Hans Weilemann:

https://youtu.be/IfWVp6A19QQ

[jcampbell]

As you probably know the gentleman is Oliver Edwards. I am a fan of his and rightfully so. He does his best to duplicate the naturals and yes, some of his patterns are difficult to tie and require some tedious steps in the process. I especially like some of his nymph patterns since they are so unique and realistic. However, his patterns are not what I would call production flies, since you may spent an inordinate amount of time getting everything just right. I recommend Oliver to anyone who has the time and desire for a realistic silhouette for dries, nymphs and streamer. Thanks.

[Byron haugh]

Jcampbell,
I agree. I did say "tedious tie". I also posted Hans' version, which seems a bit quicker. These patterns, in my opinion are for those instances in which more standard patterns (and more easily tied) aren't working when the trout are taking the naturals. Hope to have a few in my box when standards don't seem to work.

[Joe Billingsley]

I have watched all of his videos and his nymphs are works of art.

Joe