Maggot Fly - Wire Version - McFly Angler Fly Tying Video
McFly Angler McFly Angler
59.9K subscribers
1,647 views
0

 Published On Nov 16, 2023

Last week I tied a grub for you all, and someone had commented that I should try some wire instead of mono for the ribbing accent. So here it is. Let me know in the comment section how you guys like the change, and if you like the new version or old version better?

Grubs are very good bait for fish, and so why not mimic a grub when fly fishing? Well now you can. This nymph skin is awesome and makes perfect segments to look just like a grub. And when wrapped over with mono fishing line, it not only increases the depth of those ridges, but also holds the material into place to keep it from unraveling as easily. Now this is not the most durable fly in the world, and will most likely come apart after just a few hook-sets, it still is worth it to tie since they are easy and cheap to make, and are very effective.

Check out my other YouTube channel where I do gardening and raise chickens with my kids. Those videos are a bit easier to make so I put out about 1 video per day. So if you want more content from me, and enjoy gardening and raising chickens, then check out that other channel. It's called escaping the daily grind, you can check it out here -    / @escapingthedailygrind  

Materials I used
Hook: Risen 2457 (size 12) - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/...
Weight: 0.015 lead wire - https://amzn.to/3u2DM8d
First thread: Veevus 140 (white) - https://amzn.to/3uesVbe
Wire: Ultra Wire (Small / Silver) - https://amzn.to/40H4L5x
Body: Kelly's Nymph Skin (natural) - https://amzn.to/40vxEBN
Second Thread: Veevus 10/0 (black) - https://olefloridaflyshop.com/shop/ty...
Marker: FineColour (deep ochre) - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/...
Head Cement: Solarez Ultra Thin - https://solarez.com/fly-tie-ultra-thi...

Tools
________
Vise: Renzetti Traveler - https://amzn.to/2t2FFmo
Bobbin: Stonfo Bobtec - https://amzn.to/2YWOf39
Scissors: Risen Spring Assist - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/...
Whip finisher: Dr. Slick brass - https://amzn.to/2tGYwDW
Fly Tying Bench: Oasis Walnut Compact Bench - https://www.oasisbenches.com/oasis-be...


▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ My Shirts and other Merchandise! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
T-Shirts/Jackets/Stickers/iphone cases and more: https://teespring.com/stores/mcfly-an...
Patreon:   / mcflyangler  

▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Follow Me on Social! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Facebook:   / mcflytier  
Instagram:   / mcflyangler  

show more

Share/Embed