Bully Bluegill Spider flies are one of my favorite flies ever created. This might come as a surprise to some of you since it seems so basic. There is nothing grand about this fly, it's not fancy in any way. However the simplicity carries its own benefits that make this truly one of my favorite patterns ever created.
First off, this is one of the easiest flies to tie. When I get going, I can tie up 2 dozen or more in less than an hour, and I can do it without paying attention as well, like while watching TV or a podcast while tying it since its so easy and simple.
Not only is it easy, but it's also very inexpensive to tie. Using hooks like Risen's, will get you 25 hooks for $5.49 (at the time of making this video) which is only about 20 cents each, an incredible price for such high quality hooks. Then there is the chenille, which you can get a card of the micro ultra chenille for about $3-4, and a package of the rubber legs for $5 or so, and for under $15 you can tie 2 dozen with materials left over. In fact you can buy two packages of the hooks and tie 4 dozen with the list above as chenille will tie you more than a couple dozen flies.
So being easy is not the only determining factor for a great fly pattern, but it has to catch fish as well. And I can contest, this is one of my most productive patterns. I have caught a wide range of warm water fish with this fly, from sunfish to bass, to even catfish and carp. There isn't a fish that won't eat this fly. When ever Im out fishing and the day is slow, I will throw on one of these to guarantee at least a few bites.
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Also dont forget to pick up one of my fly boxes. I have both magnetic backed and silicone backed, if these sell well I plan on getting more styles as well and maybe even bringing back the shirts that everyone loved years ago. Check out my amazon store front to pick up the boxes. - www.amazon.com/shops/McFlyAngler
Materials
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Hook: Risen 9231 (size 12) - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/hooks/products/barbless-nymph-9231
Weight: 0.015" lead wire - https://amzn.to/4kYXo2N
Thread: Veevus 6/0 (olive) - https://amzn.to/4nykdfq
Body: Ultra Chenille (micro, olive) - https://amzn.to/448jDxc
Legs: MFC Centepede Legs (medium, yellow/black) - https://amzn.to/4lwai8b
Head Cement: Solarez Ultra Thin UV Resin - https://solarez.com/bone-dry-intro-kit.html
Tools:
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Vise: Renzetti Traveler - https://amzn.to/2t2FFmo
Bobbin: Stonfo Bobtec - https://amzn.to/2YWOf39
Scissors: Risen Spring Assist - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/fly-tying-tools-and-accessories/products/spring-assist-scissors
Whip Finisher: Dr. Slick Brass - https://amzn.to/2tGYwDW
Fly Tying Bench: Oasis Walnut Compact Bench - https://www.oasisbenches.com/oasis-benches/compact-bench/
UV Light: Solarez High Output - https://solarez.com/uv-cure-flashlight-high-output.html
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