Reichbaum

I got bored tying the same old buggers, so I love making simple variations. I got some new red dubbing with super long fibers, so decided to tie that in behind the conehead bead to create a hotspot. Maybe it imitates gills but I think the fish trigger on it because it looks like the bugger (in this color a baitfish imitation) is bleeding. Let me know what you think! https://theflyindex.com/conehead-wooly-bugger/

Great suggestions! Now I might make a new video haha. But really, those are the types of suggestions I love, this was one of the first flies I've tied like this. Always learning!

I recently acquired a ton of glass beads, and haven't used them too often, but I saw a pattern like this and thought it was a really nice use of glass beads. Let me know what you think! Video: https://youtu.be/lAQ_dPDvNcg?si=iQzBFHwvGiRYD10E

I've been using them for about 3 months now, and personally I think they were worth it. Definitely better than the bulldog clips I was using. Here's my review: https://theflyindex.com/are-the-petitjean-magic-tools-worth-the-price/

Thanks so much for the feedback, I really appreciate you taking the time to give an in-depth response! You're right, there aren't many patterns in the database yet, I think only about 30 now. It's a slow process to photograph the flies and then upload them one-by-one myself, which is why I'm hoping that the community of tyers gets involved as well. I'll be running some contests soon based on uploaded patterns, so hopefully the database fills up soon! To search by materials, you just have to scroll down right beneath the main toolbar (see the attached photo). You definitely don't have to register to use the site, that's only if you want to comment on posts (to prevent bots and anonymous bashing) and to subscribe to the email where we'll be doing contests and giveaways.

Exactly! And another reason (maybe staying the obvious) the nymphs are more productive for you, is that they live longer underwater and in greater numbers. The adults only hatch for a few weeks in most streams. But you're right about the red and yellow colors acting as a trigger! Id love to see the flies you tie up!

A lot of people fish the Yellow Sally as an imitation of the adult stage Isoperla stonefly, but I fish it more often as attractor pattern, even when the Isoperla is nowhere in sight (which for me, is almost never). They key that I've found to make this version so successful is to use a verrrry thin dubbing noodle, so you allow the red to show through the body, especially when it's wet. I call this a skinny version because I also tie the wing very sparsely. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpMCStTleEk Full pattern here: https://theflyindex.com/yellow-sally-test/ Hook: Fulling Mill FM 5055 Thread: 6/0 Uni — Red Body: Kapok Dry Fly Dubbing — Fluorescent Yellow Wing: Deer Hair — Bleached Hackle: Grizzly

It's not for everyone, that's ok. I think your analogy of buying a car based on tires doesn't really make sense here though, and I did hear and read a lot of people asking for something like this, so I wasn't looking for a problem to solve, I'm trying to create an easy platform for people that want to search this way. You can also search for flies by name, see the materials needed, click on links to buy them directly, watch tutorials etc... Anyway thanks for commenting.

I just launched The Fly Index, which is community-built database of fly patterns that you allows you to search for patterns based on the materials you have. For example: you can enter "peacock herl" and get results of flies like a Prince Nymph and Insult. You can upload your own patterns with photos, descriptions, step-by-step instructions, and materials. I'd love for you all to check it out, upload some patterns, and give me some feedback, as it's still very new (as of July 2023) http://theflyindex.com

I just launched The Fly Index, which is community-built database of fly patterns that you can search for based on the materials you have. For example: you can enter "peacock herl" and get results of flies that use peacock herl. The site is still very new as of July 2023, but please check it out! http://theflyindex.com