Comments on: Daddy Longlegs (Crane Fly)

By: How to knot legs - Fly Fishing Forums

How to knot legs - Fly Fishing Forums — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:47:20 +0000

[...] How to knot legs Here you go. Daddy Longlegs – Video Demonstration S. __________________ Ti's here beneath this sturdy bridge,where bats and moths do fly, That [...]

By: Phillips B

Phillips B — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:57:01 +0000

a very good fly to tye and very simple called a fuzzy buzzer
a Freddie Rice creation
tying is black seals fur
silver ribbing
4 strands bronze peacock hurl
hook sizes 10s- 12s
I rarely use anything else give it a go buzzer fishing youll love it.

By: Phillips B

Phillips B — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:48:28 +0000

I use a whip finish tool for finishing and have found that if you apply a small amount of varnish to thread before you whipfinish you do not clog up the eye of hook or spoil hackles so no need for fiddling about with a needle.
I hope that this tip is of use

By: D.H.Rushton

D.H.Rushton — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:15:17 +0000

great vidio can i purchase others

By: Mick Carroll

Mick Carroll — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:33:35 +0000

Hi Dave

The video was excellent. I have been fly tying for a number of years and believe you never stop learning. I have struggled with the legs for a long time and as I am getting a bit long in the tooth these days, it is not getting any easier but the method with the needle makes it a lot better.

Tight Lines
Mick

By: Alan Beadell

Alan Beadell — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:46:41 +0000

Hi Dave, I’ve enjoyed watching your videos nice clear instructions and nice and clear video also i appreciate the help in describing the materials used, most i have in my box the others go on a list to purchase though i’m having trouble getting a grizzle cock cape if you could let me now where you purchase your material i would be grateful. now the reason for leaving a message nice daddy long legs looks really lifelike. Regards Alan

By: George Harrison

George Harrison — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:24:22 +0000

I was interested to learn what fly a visitor to the reservoir had caught a rainbow trout on. He showed me and in my box I found a tarnished gold head Daddy Longlegs with a slight touch of lime green thread tied in just on the bend of the hook. I tackled up on floating line and 12 feet of leader and cast as far as I could get and into the white froth, letting the fly sink. Fish were taking the trout on the drift and I ended up with a 7 fish bag. One or two chaps were snapped , losing their Dawson’s Olives. The weather by the way was fairly strong NW with varying cloud and sunny patches!

By: George Harrison

George Harrison — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:10:43 +0000

I have been reservoir fishing for over thirty years and more recently have been tying lures and some flies. I came on this site to find out how to tie the crane fly. I have been knotting the legs individually and they end out streaming behind the fly locked together. You have shown me that by tying two together the legs separate. Thoroughly good video and many thanks for the instruction.

By: dave thomas

dave thomas — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:49:48 +0000

Hi david,i have just started river fishing this year the last time i river fished i wase 10 years old,and i have never flyfished ever i have been practesing my casting for a month and not doing to bad,i have downloaded all your beginers and intermediet videose,and i spend most of my time waching them,thanks ,i was wondering if you were thinking of posting some more, best regards Dave

By: Frankie Hutchison

Frankie Hutchison — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:25:51 +0000

Hi Dave and the team,
Watched your video on tying the daddy long legs its brill, amazed how you notted the legs.My question is, what sort of feathers or cape are used for the wings.
Regards,
Frankie