Bibio Marci, Hawthorn Dry Fly - Fly Tying with Onymphs

Published 2024-02-20
Spring! Fishing! Flies!
Tying a dry fly for spring with a heavy eastern european accent and some smooth jazz.
This insect has many names, Hawthorn fly, St. Marks fly, whatever you call it, it is for sure a fish catcher.
Join me as I tie a Knottail Bibio Marci.
Check out my other videos!
Thanks for Watching!
___________________________________________________________________________
Music : Sound Ideas - This Way Up!
___________________________________________________________________________
Transcript:
00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Hook size and thread
00:38 - Adding the abdomen base
00:53 - Base knot
01:12 - Adding the secondary barbs
01:55 - Looping around
02:09 - Special wire tools
02:48 - Still looping
03:10 - Placing the abdomen
04:16 - Abdomen is done
04:30 - Preparing the thorax
04:58 - Eyes
05:09 - Legs
05:37 - Wings
06:01 - Adding dubbing to the thorax
06:41 - Final shape of thorax
07:16 - Adjusting wings
07:45 - Legs in final position
08:13 - Dubbing for the head
08:32 - Whip-finish!
08:52 - FLOATAGE TEST!
09:26 - Outro

All Comments (3)