Build a Better Brassie

Cheech - January 26, 2014

I know. How can you make the brassie even more simple than it is? Trust me - it is possible.

The brassie is a great fly because it just plain produces fish. Similar to a Zebra midge, it is designed for maximum simplicity, and effectiveness. With the wide array of wire products out now from UTC and other companies, there are many different color combinations that can be achieved.

This video is designed to help you tie cleaner, faster brassies. The key is to eliminate thread under the body of the fly. Check out the video for demonstration.

~ Cheech

Material List
  • Hook: TMC 2488 Nymph Hook - 18 - 25 Pack
  • Thread: Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 70 Denier - Black
  • Bead: Plummeting Tungsten Beads - Black Nickel - 5/64" (2.0mm)
  • Body: UTC Ultra Wire - Silver - Small
  • Body: UTC Ultra Wire - Black - Small
  • Thorax: Nature's Spirit Snowshoe Rabbit Foot Dubbing - Black
  • Tools Used: Fly Tyer's Z-Ment
Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
UTC Ultra Wire - Small - Wire , Tinsel & Lead - Fly Fish Food
UTC Ultra Wire - Small - Wire , Tinsel & Lead - Fly Fish Food

UTC Ultra Wire - Small

$2.49
Plummeting Tungsten Beads - Classic Colors - Beads - Fly Fish Food
Plummeting Tungsten Beads - Classic Colors - Beads - Fly Fish Food

Plummeting Tungsten Beads - Classic Colors

$7.80
Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread - Thread - Fly Fish Food
Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread - Thread - Fly Fish Food
Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread - Thread - Fly Fish Food
Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread - Thread - Fly Fish Food
Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread - Thread - Fly Fish Food
Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread - Thread - Fly Fish Food
Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread - Thread - Fly Fish Food
Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread - Thread - Fly Fish Food
Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread - Thread - Fly Fish Food
Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread - Thread - Fly Fish Food
Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread - Thread - Fly Fish Food
Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread - Thread - Fly Fish Food
Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread - Thread - Fly Fish Food
Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread - Thread - Fly Fish Food
Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread - Thread - Fly Fish Food
Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread - Thread - Fly Fish Food
Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread - Thread - Fly Fish Food
Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread - Thread - Fly Fish Food
Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread - Thread - Fly Fish Food
Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread - Thread - Fly Fish Food
Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread - Thread - Fly Fish Food
Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread - Thread - Fly Fish Food
Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread - Thread - Fly Fish Food
Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread - Thread - Fly Fish Food
Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread - Thread - Fly Fish Food

Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread

$3.49
Fly Tyer's Z - Ment - UV Resin & Adhesives - Fly Fish Food
Fly Tyer's Z - Ment - UV Resin & Adhesives - Fly Fish Food

Fly Tyer's Z-Ment

$7.95
TMC 2488 Nymph Hook - Hooks & Shanks - Fly Fish Food
TMC 2488 Nymph Hook - Hooks & Shanks - Fly Fish Food

TMC 2488 Nymph Hook

$41.99
Nature's Spirit Snowshoe Rabbit Foot Dubbing - Dubbing - Fly Fish Food
Nature's Spirit Snowshoe Rabbit Foot Dubbing - Dubbing - Fly Fish Food
Nature's Spirit Snowshoe Rabbit Foot Dubbing - Dubbing - Fly Fish Food

Nature's Spirit Snowshoe Rabbit Foot Dubbing

$3.50

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