Favorite Fly Tier/video maker

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Favorite Fly Tier/video maker

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Generally I don't like these "favorite" threads a whole lot. Not sure why. But I know a lot of us are holed up at home, and if the weather is lousy where you are, you may be running out of things to keep you occupied. I really enjoy watching fly tying videos(mostly youtube). Davie McPhail has always been one of my favorite tiers, but I am finding his videos especially appealing to watch lately, as he has a very soothing voice and the background music is very comforting as well. Not to mention that he is a great tier and instructor. If you are watching fly tying videos these days, who are some of your favorites.

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I also enjoy Davie McPhail. Another favorite of mine is Oliver Edwards.

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The best video I have ever watched on fly tying was a VHS tape made by Del Mazza. Very difficult to find. He sent me a copy of it on DVD a number of years ago.

Dave Brandt has two videos on Catskill dry flies that are very good also.

After that then +1 for Oliver Edwards' videos.

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del mazza. that goes way back. he tied some mean ass flies

i'm not really into "favorites" or "best" but i visit the following youtube channels. theyre all really good tyers

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I’ve learned a lot from McPhail’s videos, as I have those from Tightlinevideos...

Personally, I’ve been watching a lot of You Tube featuring Galloup and Craven’s work.

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Davie McPhail & Hans Weilenmann.

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Hans Weilenmann.

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Not a lot out there but sure do enjoy watching the Dennis Skarka videos. Only met him one time but sure did enjoy talking with him, regret wasn’t able to spend additional time talking with him and learning from his tying skills

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DrLogik wrote:The best video I have ever watched on fly tying was a VHS tape made by Del Mazza. Very difficult to find. He sent me a copy of it on DVD a number of years ago.

Dave Brandt has two videos on Catskill dry flies that are very good also.

After that then +1 for Oliver Edwards' videos.
Had the honor of taking some classes with Del back in the day when he visited my old favorite shop, American Angling Supplies in Salem, NH. Quite a character and amazing tier.

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While not exactly a video, in 1976, as my newly wedded wife and I were walking into the Metropolitan Museum of Art, they were running a film of John Atherton tying a dry fly. I took it as good omen as I had just barely begun my plunge into flyfishing

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McPhail, Weilenmann, Craven, and whoever the guy is on In The Riffle

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I'm a McPhail fan, as well. I just wish I could understand what the hell he's saying!

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JACK DENNIS videos hands down....Jim

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I like Tim Flagler's videos and have picked up a lot of hints on tying shortcuts and various fly fishing gear (elastic tippet holder) from him. He certainly doesn't have the cool music or the fascinating accent like Davie though! :)

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Davie McPhail
Hans Weilenmann
Barry Ord Clarke
Charlie Craven too sometimes
I’m sure there are others I don’t know about too

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I am in no way a fan of fly tying videos. I really don't enjoy a close up view of someone's dirty fingernails. :) But that said I do like the videos from Bob Jacklyn. I like his down to earth workman like style. Otherwise my favorite all time fly tier is Richard Talleur.

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In addition to the tiers that have been mentioned, I enjoy watching Gunnar Brammer. He ties mostly baitfish patterns and does a great job explaining technique, materials and how it relates to the flys action in the water. Very talented for such a young man.

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Hellmtflies wrote:
06/14/20 18:54
Otherwise my favorite all time fly tier is Richard Talleur.
I had a chance to take a class with "Uncle Dickie" long time ago. Fun stuff. Have a few of his books; well written.

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I like this episode https://youtu.be/ENc_uCz02fs

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I found the VHS Tape box cover for the Del Mazza tape "Del Mazza's Classical and Contemporary Dry Flies". All he sent me was the empty box and the DVD he cut. Notice the mis-spelling on the box? BTW, does anyone know if he is still "with us"? He was a hoot to talk to and quite the character indeed.

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