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The Frugal Fly Rodder
United States
Приєднався 29 вер 2015
When it comes to anything about fishing, I do it to have fun.
When I tie my flies, I do it to have fun. I don't tie patterns, I tie to please my eye and to fool a fish... if my tie doesn't catch a fish, I still had fun trying.
When I go fishing, I go to have fun, species means little to me. The size of the fish is not all that important, it is about the tug, any tug, light or heavy, but most of all... it's about having fun!!!
I do talk about smallies a lot, but that's only because I can find them very nearby and if nothing ends up on my line, it was still a great day having fun on the water.
None of what I do is a competition or me posturing to show off any superiority; it is again... about having fun and I like to share it.
When I tie my flies, I do it to have fun. I don't tie patterns, I tie to please my eye and to fool a fish... if my tie doesn't catch a fish, I still had fun trying.
When I go fishing, I go to have fun, species means little to me. The size of the fish is not all that important, it is about the tug, any tug, light or heavy, but most of all... it's about having fun!!!
I do talk about smallies a lot, but that's only because I can find them very nearby and if nothing ends up on my line, it was still a great day having fun on the water.
None of what I do is a competition or me posturing to show off any superiority; it is again... about having fun and I like to share it.
Fly Tying the Bonnie Cord Lame' baitfish
This simple baitfish is a killer pattern for smallmouth bass. I use it successfully every year all year long. It has also caught crappie, wipers, largemouth bass, I even hooked up with a gar but didn't land it.
TheFrugalFlyRodder.com
Find the products I make and sell on Etsy
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Hooks - www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2IJ7BAXHJ4YG9?ref_=wl_share
Tying Materials & Tools
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Airbrush Art & Tools
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Gundham Airbrush
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Airbrush Compressor
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The Beadsmith 1-Step Looper Pliers
2.25mm, 24-18g
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Stainless Steel .030 MIG Welding Wire
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TheFrugalFlyRodder.com
Find the products I make and sell on Etsy
thefrugalflyrodder.etsy.com
UV Light - amzn.to/3yIUnjO
Frother - amzn.to/3yQyFKB
Hooks - www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2IJ7BAXHJ4YG9?ref_=wl_share
Tying Materials & Tools
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/RLIN9G369O1P?ref_=wl_share
Airbrush Art & Tools
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/RLIN9G369O1P?ref_=wl_share
Gundham Airbrush
amzn.to/3KGShEq
Airbrush Compressor
amzn.to/3Kq0Suo
The Beadsmith 1-Step Looper Pliers
2.25mm, 24-18g
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Stainless Steel .030 MIG Welding Wire
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An Epic Glass Minnow Fly or Lure Flure Fly Fishing
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Everyone likes to fish top water. Let's tie An Epic Glass Minnow Fly or Lure (Flure). This fly is going to be a game changer when it comes to top water fly fishing. the light: amzn.to/3WjqOzh
Easiest Technique For Silicone Squirmy Worms
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There is no tying required, but if helps to build a small ball of thread and coat it with uv resign as shown in the video. The flies are great for bluegill and carp; but will still catch many other fish as well. Silicone tube (.5mm ID) amzn.to/3T6ieAG Puffer Balls amzn.to/43f9rkB UV Light amzn.to/3P4JKNv UV Resin amzn.to/4c9r35o Hooks amzn.to/3uVFvx1
Best Foam Plug Cutter For Building Poppers
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These are possibly the best barrel plug cutters that can bought. They have a .015 (1/64") cutting wall making it easier for the cutter to do its job.
Making a Micro Streamer Using The Vise Attached Brush Table
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Making a Micro Streamer Using The Vise Attached Brush Table. There is no more convenient way to make brushes. Brush Table: thefrugalflyrodder.etsy.com/listing/1658674586
Harvesting Flash Materials From Fabric
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The main quest I have is to help people understand that being frugal does not mean to be cheap. The video on my UA-cam channel explains how to get angel hair (very thin flash) from a fabric used to make dresses and other garments.
3D Printed Fly Tying Bobbin
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I've been working on making some fly tying tools with my 3D printer. I am planning on giving instruction on my other UA-cam channel... UA-cam.com/WhatIsMikeMakingNow
Brush Table Unboxing and Hook Up
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This video is to show how to hook-up/install the vise attached brush making table.
New Brush Spinner For Fly Tying
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Here is another brush making table by the Frugal Fly Rodder. Plus, there is an introduction to a “POWER BRUSH SPINNER”. Making brushes is getting easier and easier. Let me know if you have a Renzetti Traveler and want one of these brush attachments. Only $35 (the frother is NOT included) see the link below. Here is a Loon Bobbin, since Rite no longer offers their Mag on Amazon. This might be th...
Best Fall Fly For Smallies
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There a re a few simple tricks to catching nice smallies in the fall. One is to move a lot and the other is the fly used. The Streapper is about as good as it gets.
Catching smallmouth is simple - bonus fishing
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I wish I would have done this years ago. But if I did, I wouldn't have the SUP I have now. Fly Fishing small creeks just got a whole lot easier for me. Here is the Stand-Up Paddleboard I bought amzn.to/48RjqyX
How I Got Started Fly Fishing
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Well... I finally produced the story I've been promising for probably 3 or maybe even 4 years. It has been a long time coming, but I am sure you will like it and probably appreciate my story that will hopefully trigger telling yours. There was a lot of planning and searching for a young man whos father would allow him to play me in the video. THANK YOU Keith; and the editing, there was a lot of...
Airbrushing Black Popper Bodies With A White Base
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This is a technique to achieve vibrant colors on dark, even black when painting foam popper bodies. You will be able to get more info and products I used on my website after I get the page setup for this video.
Bluegill... the gateway drug.
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Bluegill are where a whole lot of fly fishing enthusiasts got their addiction. If the tug is the drug, then bluegill are the gateway to so many other addicting species. Don't lose sight of what got you there, or you might miss out on some trophies that will satisfy even the most devout trout bum.
Finally finished my rod wrapping station for making my own fly rods
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I've built a few rods over the years, but the first was with freehanding the wraps between stacked books; then, later, I made a wooden one in the late 70's. rodbuilding is not my expertise but just like fly tying and fishing it's all about the fun.
Ultimate Brush Maker Demonstration Fly Tying
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Ultimate Brush Maker Demonstration Fly Tying
Smallmouth bass on a streamer -popper (The Streapper)
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Smallmouth bass on a streamer -popper (The Streapper)
Making Dumbbell Eyes for Clouser Minnows Streamers
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Making Dumbbell Eyes for Clouser Minnows Streamers
Fly Fishing Ohio - Tourism Commercial
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Fly Fishing Ohio - Tourism Commercial
Printed poppers realistic imaging for flies
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Printed poppers realistic imaging for flies
Hmm, I have a small rivet maker that could do a similar thing. Maybe I should try it
Holy s**t!! That’s incredible!! Great pattern; incredibly useful discovery! Thanks!
Hello sir! I was looking for the Lamay? material you tied with in this video and I can't seem to find it. Please can you send me the direct link to it? I also love love love your brush making table. I think it's genius! Please add a link to that so I can either buy it now or save up for it. I am a 61 year old male born with spina bifida and I use a wheelchair and I am a fixed income(SSI) and Medi-cal. I'm also new to tying as I've been doing it for about a year. I am hoping to learn more and develop a high level of tying skill so I can also sell flies etc on sites like Etsy. By the way here's an idea. Have you ever considered designing an extending brush making table that can be extended or retracted as needed? Please respond with the two links and your feedback reguarding designing an extending brush table. Maybe together we can toss ideas back and forth and come up with a design for a functioning extendable/retractable brush table? I bet we could come up with it. Thank you sir for sharing your fly tying knowledge and experience and your money and time saving hacks. Also what does the pulsating light do as far as curing resin???
Hi, I totally understand, I'm 69 and have been on SSI for 7 years. SSI is a joke but more of an insult. Here is the link for the brush table: thefrugalflyrodder.etsy.com/listing/1658674586
@TheFrugalFlyRodder Thank you very much sir but what about that shiny white "malay" material fiber that you used to make the fly in that video, I need some. Thanks and tight lines!
I did not see the link for the eyes.
I hope to have them listed on my Etsy store soon.
Did you make the dubbing table attachment? Would love a vid on that
This is the best video for that... ua-cam.com/video/IQWSwe8PNzs/v-deo.htmlsi=1yxEScBDMLS0uBuM
BTW, thank you for sharing what you do! It is awe inspiring!! I am a new member of MVFF and have seen you at a few monthly meetings over this winter months, and saw your presentation fishing off of a paddle board for bass in Paint Creek at the BUFF fly fishing show.
Are you posting the STL files with instructions? Might recommend Thingverse if you do.
I'm not sure how I will be proceeding with this yet. I am thinking about producing a how-to video using TinkerCad (believe it or not).
@@TheFrugalFlyRodder I would love that! I have not yet mastered the TinkerCad application. I would love to be able to do my own designs, so look forward to that!
@@TheFrugalFlyRodder I would look forward to that. It is humbling to admit I just did not get the Tinker Cad or any Cad logic! I was amazingly trained and practiced architecture in the 1970's and 1980's! I can certainly draw it but the logic of the CAD programs!!
Dude... You are incredibly crafty. I love this channel so much.
I think it's awesome! I have a bunch of stainless tubes with ceramic inserts if you need them!! They are for fly tying. I have my own brand of bobbins, so I have hundreds of them.
Can you private message me on Facebook?
I'd definitely like to see how you put a hole in the center of the EVA foam cylinder. As always I've thoroughly enjoyed watching your video.
Cool video. Love that dubbing brush table. Would love to see how you make these tools and stuff you use.
Thanks for sharing Mike! I think your onto something; I'm gonna start hucking my fly & line out like a lasso and when I hook up turn around and beat feat away from the river! 🤣 Sounds like a new exciting way to fly fish! I'm a later in life convert to fly fishing but mostly because of the eroding values in the general fishing culture, that seem to still be solid and the bastion of fly fishing, no matter the species. Conservation, Sportsmanship, Ethics. Those sort of things. Modern fishing with all it's tech just seems so backwards. My first fly rod was the $30 Martin setup in Wal-Mart and I had a hoot catching bass and panfish on it with poppers from the beginning.
We can see things in the video just fine, and most all of us have common sense, we get it!! Every youtuber goes on and on about whether we can see something or not!! The only time we can not see something is when people move out of the camera frame...now we can not see!! Just an observation!😂😂😂😂 as always, great information!! Thank you!
Like your how to videos. Would love to see flystied with products linked .
I like the concept of leaving extra material on the lure blank to round over the lure's profile. A real finger saver.
Mike, How do I buy one of these.
I hope to have them listed on my Etsy store soon. You will find a link on my website TheFrugalFlyRodder.com. I do have another brush table that's been very popular, you can find that through the link as well.
Most excellent video and ideas. Which linear bearings and shaft did you use?
I didn't actually use linear bearing. I did use 8mm linear bearing shafts.
Eagle claw makes a nice light fly rod. They are 5 1/2 6 feet. And you can get them in 3 or 4 weight.😀
Nice looking fly. When designing the fly shape, how did you intend the fly’s action when retrieving it? The slope above the hook eye makes me think diver, but the upward slope under the hook eye seems like it would plane upward. Or do they offset each other, and it travels straight without diving?
Hello sir! My name is John. Ive been watching you and learning from you for quite some time and I love your videos. Can i ask where you bought your pulsating uv light? Thanks!
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@@TheFrugalFlyRodder Thank you sir!
Flyfishing for bluegill is more fun than a human being should be allowed to have.
Nice one, looks like a bass magnet for sure.
That is awesome! Imma do this! Thank you!
Great looking pattern!!! Wow
that was a badass video worth the weight.
great looking fly Mike. it was tied in a hook using thread and and fly tying tools onto a hook so its a fly for sure. the guys and gals who are all traditionalist only using fur and feathers don't understand that the only reason our grandfathers didn't use the materials we have today is because they didn't have them availible to them. if they did they for sure would have used them. there is a time and place for furs and feathers but foams and synthetics often hold up better. if you tie it on a hook using thread its a fly no dought about it. again great fly Mike. fish on and tight lines.
Awesome fly.
I have discovered that a small pair of haemostats may be the best hackle pliers you will ever use! Once that hackle is gripped and locked it has a n excellent grip!
Yep, I have a bunch of them in different sizes. The best size is the 3 inch ones.
Great video! I will be making one tomorrow. Did you make the split pins also, or can they be purchased?
You should be able to buy split pins at a hardware store.
Thats awesome! Ive been looking for one myself. I guess thats my only chance of having one.
You got a lot of time on your hands... 😎
If you raise the dubbing table it may be better to access the hook
Maybe, but I now tilt the table, which opens it up quite a bit.
I paid a dollar for that 36” hair at the 99 cent store
Great brush, however too complicated AND lenghty to build
LOL, complicated? Okay...
Great Idea!! I am looking forward to the how to make tutorial.
Fishtail yarn from Temu, cheap, reasonable lengths available, easy enough to dissemble. Even 4 or 5 threads on a smaller dark body fly scattered across the body, and tied at the tail. Good video! I love sourcing my materials on the cheap.
Thank you... I won't buy anything off Temu. That's why I look for sources right under our noses.
I've watched a few of your videos in past, but recently have reconnected, your ideas your approach, NO loud music or annoying baggage, just pure honest substance for probies and us old school guys, THANK YOU will be searching your archives and staying in touch, STEVE SW MISSOURI OZARKS
do you have a source for those hair extensions?
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Thanks! Great method. I was tying some squirmies last weekend and will try this method. I appreciate you sharing all of these different ideas. I learn something every time you post a video.
Cool technique. I have a few of those toys, I'll try it. Thanks Mike.
You are quite the innovative guy. I just started tying squirmy worms so this was good timing. Thanks. I am older and my eyesight isnt as good as it use to be so I got some larger worms off Amazon and was looking for ways to tie them.
Size in milimeter for tubing please
It is in the description
What kind of UV glue to you use
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@@TheFrugalFlyRodder The description of the UV resin says it dries in minutes with a 36 watt light. Have you tried curing with the small battery powered UV lights? If so how well did it cure. Thanks.
@elonever.2.071 I have used more than a few different lights, all of them battery powered. That includes USB charged lights with rechargeable batteries; rechargeables can only be recharged so many times before they will no longer hold a charge or won't charge enough to provide the original power. I've found, that a corded light works best. The problem with a corded light is the "cord" can be annoying as it gets in the way.
Looks like a nice cutter. It might help sales if you showed/tied some flys with them. RWM
Thank you! I plan on having a video produced sometime next week.
Can the Probably now fifty dollar Be sharpened
Sir so I can find it faster can you send me a link to your Etsy store? Thanks!
thefrugalflyrodder.etsy.com
Hello sir! Great video! My name is John. I'm a 60 year old man in a wheelchair due to spina bifida. I live in California and I just got into fly tying not even a year ago. I've loved fishing my entire life. Now here's my question: is there a similar material that is a little more eco-friendly? What I mean is, I'm very cogniscent of polluting our waters ocean and fresh and im hesitant to make any fishing items with anything that could get lost and polute the waters. Now I am not an earth hugger by any means I just don't want to become a part of the pollution problem. Thank you sir. I love all your videos and have learned a great deal from you and hope to continue to do so if the future!
My first though was, the best way to answer this is to not answer your question; however, if you are looking for alternative materials, that's going to be nearly impossible due to most alternative materials are synthetic. So, to answer your question... The best materials for you to use are natural hair, feathers and wood (like balsa). Natural materials will eventually rot away. Hope this helps.
@@TheFrugalFlyRodder Yes sir it does! I'm just very hyper sensitive to trying to reduce my carbon footprint as much as I can. I hope I didn't offend you or anything. I was just curious about alternatives. Please tell me something. What are the limits as far as brush sizes with your brush maker? I do have a Renzetti Saltwater vice....I saved up for months to get the best I could right from the get go. Also I fish/build flys for mainly saltwater but i am now starting to get more interested in freshwater. My main limitations are my eyesight has been declining, and I've had two Carple Tunnel surgeries twice on both hands which left me with nerve damage and weakness which is one reason I started tying....mental and physical "therapy"!
this is awesome Mike!
love the frother idea! your awesome Mike!
Great looking fly.Whatis the name of the spinning tool? Thank you 🦈🦈
I'm hoping to shoot a video soon. Al it is, is a creame frother for coffees.