Tying The Found Link with Kelly Galloup

In this video Kelly will walk you through the steps in order to tie one of his favorite mayfly imitations: The Found Link

Found Link Recipe

Hook: Daiichi 1110

[romeobeorchia]

Hey Kelly,
Your new series of fly tying videos is amazing. You often joke about them being too long, but they are perfect. Sure you could teach us to tie any of your flies in a video less than 10 minutes long, but the additional 20 minutes (or more) of lessons on dubbing, deer hair, proportions, etc., are pure gold. Thanks for taking the time to share your expertise.
Kade

[stayoung]

I liked this video even before the tying started. Kelly, your talent makes the video informative, and your personality makes it entertaining and most enjoyable! Many thanks, man...

[Grouse]

I really can't wait to try this at it at from all angles it makes complete sense why it would be so productive. The deer hair tail also gives the appearance of a trailing shuck. Thanks for sharing!!

[Nkuchmak]

Thank you Kelly. My most memorable fish of 2018 was caught on this fly. I watched this video and tied a few up before hitting some new water with a friend and it all ended with a big gorgeous wild brown in the dark on a #14. Your the man! Thank you for putting these out into the world.

[cgeatches]

Can't believe you are telling everyone about the best dry in the world. Have had great luck with this bug in 18 to 12's. Thanks

[DroneMichiganPro]

Tied this yesterday- Fished this in Michigan last night. AMAZING! Thanks Kelly!!!!

[Nassangler]

Another great pattern. Thank you, once again Kelly, I appreciate the effort you put into making these informative first class videos.

[robertkunko]

I'm going to make some. Love your videos. I used to fish the Betsie & Platte Rivers in Michigan. Been to Traverse City many times but never fished the Boardman. I'm from Pa & I'm sure the found link will work here.

[barbaraemerich]

Hey love this pattern can’t wait to try tying it!!

[dgreathouse]

First of all, thank you for your You Tube videos. I have watched several of them and others peoples. You truly have a gift to make, create and teach. I have had no fly time experience whatsoever until I started watching your videos. I can actually make a fly now this was probably my favorite video that you have done. Maybe there’s a couple others that are really close to being the best. I never even thought about using a barbless hook until I watched your videos. I use them with hook. I’ve use now they’re so easy on the fish and easy on the fisherman so thank you again. I went to buy one of your small hair stackers and it says out of order do you know when you will get them Back thank you apparently Work well or you wouldn’t be sold out

[billk]

Really great videos. Fairly new subscriber and learning a lot. Stuck here in People’s Republic of Maryland but not for much longer.

[ipod]

Beautiful pattern. First time I’ve seen someone shape a wing like that by cutting it at an angle. Makes a lot of sense to be fair but fantastic end result. Another great video guys

[paulcleverley]

After 46 years of fly fishing I'm down to about 6 flies almost always and 12 total for anywhere - anytime. He's using one mayfly exclusively. Occams razor. I'm glad I found him here.

[FlyfishingdevonCoUk]

This is a very cleverly designed fly (in Datus Proper's sense of the word 'designed') with several important and innovative elements

[Dzyxl]

Hey Kelly,
Whipped a couple up for sulfur hatch here in se Pennsylvania. Saved the day or rather night!
Thanks. Keep videos coming

[johnbradford]

Nice looking fly Kelly! I'm going to tie some for the Callabaetis hatch on Hebgen. I believe divided tails may be worthwhile for that. Those bugs have some pretty prominent tails, and those trout, even when feeding heavily, can get picky.

[emhankinson]

Awesome. I need to add these to the arsenal for eastern sulphur time!

[Stonefly]

Thanks Kelly! I have been experimenting with a Hi-Vis light dun under wing spent on a sparkle dun. Very nice to see your version!

[rplecker]

I had to figure out how to tie Bobby’s Spinner a few years back and later on realized this fly is quite similar. The hardest thing to do besides mastering proportions is to not crush the deer hair body. I love Mike Mercer patterns, but this thing kills the original missing link in all but the skinniest/ clear water. Great floatation and durability and absolutely lethal with a size 18 S&M nymph off the back- money.

[parfield]

That is a very cool fly from a very cool guy. regards from Bakewell Fly Fishing shop