The Yellow Dancer
The Yellow Dancer is a relative newcomer on the fly fishing scene. It is a ’sport’ of the original Woolley Bugger devised by our friends north of the border. It has proved to be a ‘must have’ fly on most Scottish still water trout fisheries. As is always the case it has spawned the usual derivatives, Black Dancer , Orange Dancer, and I expect in the fullness of time we will have the Highland Dancer. I had to resort to my favourite fishing magazine , Fly Fishing and Fly Tying to get the dressing. It is a straight forward tie if you do the proper preparation.
The Dressing
Hook – Kamasan 175 or similar , sizes 8 / 10.
Tail – White marabou with a few strands of pearlescent micro flash.
Body – Rainbow flashabou or similar.
Rib – Fine gold oval.
Hackle – Long yellow cock palmered.
Head – Gold bead to suit hook size.
April 15, 2009 at 1:46 am |
Thanks for all of the great videos Dave! You are a great teacher! I can’t wait to give my flies a try on the lakes and streams of the Black Hills.
Buddy Seiner
South Dakota
April 15, 2009 at 9:09 am |
Hi Buddy
Thanks for your comments. Any chance I could come over and see Doris Day in them ‘Black Hills of Dakota’? Are the Indians friendly now?
Happy Fishing
Dave C.and the Team.
April 15, 2009 at 10:33 am |
hi dave and the team.
i like yourself as you may have seen am from the north east of the country, i have been a silent fan for a few months now but i feel i have to post as this fly is like my little secret weapon, i first used it at Chatton after 4 hours of not a bite, i saw this fly sitting in my box and thought i would give it a try …7 fish later i began to like it.
but the main point to this post is to thank you for bringing me a huge interest to tie my own flies, you have made it look alot easier than i ever thought it was to do this hobbie, which has in turn made my wife lose even more time with her husband. (she dosnt mind really haha)
thank you for the hours you and your family have put into this great site and collection, and who knows we may bump into eachother on the water someday.
Gary L
Cramlington
April 15, 2009 at 11:10 pm |
You’re welcome in South Dakota anytime Dave! As a rep for the Tourism Office, I can put you on some of the best trout, bass or carp waters in the state! Thanks again for all of the great lessons.
Buddy Seiner
South Dakota
April 21, 2009 at 12:28 am |
Hello there Davis! It´s nice to visit your blog again.
That yellow dancer looks very tempting, as you can read now I think just like a trout, just kidding.
One question: instead of using rainbow flashabou for the body, can I use peacock? I mean a very bulky peacock body.
Regards.
May 8, 2009 at 2:58 am |
Dave,
Thank you for the hard work you have put forth. I have learned much from you. Thank you.
Respectfully, the ads are a bit of a distraction. can they be turned off?
I can’t wait for your next video!
May 8, 2009 at 9:20 am |
Hi Iluvtying,
I am pleased you have been learning from the videos. You can switch off the ads by clicking the cross next to “Ads by Google”. This site will remain free with useful information and tutorials, the adverts are only a very very small contribution to all the hard work and time done for nothing.
Regards Dave
May 8, 2009 at 10:48 am
Excellent!! I’m glad you can earn a bit!
I was too bsy trying to learn to notice the ‘X’!
May 8, 2009 at 8:12 pm |
Ive been hiding in my nest observing your fantastic work. Its spring now, so I have fallen from my roost to flying. Thank god I found your bugs. Muchly appreciated here in the states. Thanks Mr. Cammiss
May 9, 2009 at 8:43 am |
Hi birdpoo
Good to know you have found your wings. Get those flies tied and spread your wings down to the river and give the fish a fright.Have fun.
Happy Fishing
DaveC.and the Team
May 11, 2009 at 5:29 pm |
GENERAL
Hi Dave,
Just to say my sincere thanks for your site. An absolutely marvelous resource for a beginner – especially when you are in Bahrain !
Will be in Scotland in July 2009 on leave and will start putting some of this invaluable information into action.
Thanks again,
Nigel
May 13, 2009 at 8:05 pm |
Hi Nigel
Thanks for your comments. You must find it difficult sourcing your materials out in Bahrain. Hope you have a good trip to Scotland and catch more than your share.
Happy Fishing
DaveC. and the Team
PS. keep an eye on the site we are updating it in the next few days.
May 14, 2009 at 2:18 pm |
Hello dave i love your vidios they help me alot. I was woundering if you could do one on tying foam like ants, grasshoppers,spiders ect useing foam thanks and keep up the good work
May 15, 2009 at 9:16 am |
Hi Green Reel Man
Thanks for your comments. We had not thought about doing foam flies but will bear it in mind. They are simple to tie just so long as you dont want to copy Gods creatures too exactly. Keep an eye open for the updated site coming soon and let us know how you like it.
Happy Fishing
DaveC.and the Team