Magic Schoolbus - Fly Tying ASMR

This fly stopped me in my tracks when I first saw it while scrolling Reddit. The OP created his version (reminiscent of Popovic’s Schoolie Fleye) for smallies, and I was intruiged by the schooling fish design and the articulated back action. This entire fly was an engineering experiment for me, and there’s certainly room for improvement. As it stands, my resin bumps may interfere with a good hook set, and the fly needed the trailer hook point up and a coil of lead-free wire to swim properly. That said, there’s potential here! Hoping the snook in my area will give it a look. Have suggestions? Please feel free to drop them below! 💙 Materials and tools are listed and linked below! Fly: Magic Schoolbus Tied by: Erin Hyde (modified materials and baitfish profiles) OG Creator: Nate Clemett @HogTiedFlies Target Species: Smallmouth bass, snook? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro: Pen: https://amzn.to/3AVXyFR Paper: https://amzn.to/3XHkWjl --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Materials: Hook (Size 4): https://collabs.shop/70aez7 Trailer hook: Standard saltwater is size smaller than main hook with eye large enough to slide onto main hook shank Thread: https://collabs.shop/u1mqc9 Body: https://amzn.to/3Ao1DCT Flash: https://collabs.shop/koucjn Topper: https://collabs.shop/isz5hs Belly: https://collabs.shop/uq7ydn Throat: https://collabs.shop/1dkvxr Eyes: https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/wtp-3... UV resin: https://collabs.shop/hn1pyx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tools: Vise: https://collabs.shop/ub2110 Bobbin threader: https://collabs.shop/xqy3qj Bobbin: https://collabs.shop/sblhk4 Scissors: https://collabs.shop/j3acwa Cuticle nippers: https://amzn.to/3NA8Kv5 Whip finish tool: https://collabs.shop/qdmyzm UV Light: https://amzn.to/3MAidBQ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Video/photo equipment: Camera: https://amzn.to/4glTq2k Probe lens: https://amzn.to/4ea4uhe Macro lens: https://amzn.to/47jBPUD Light: https://amzn.to/3XojEZ4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to support the channel? You rock! Thank you! Buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/shetiesflies Buy merch here: https://shetiesflies.com/shop/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A list of recommended reads can be found here: https://amzn.to/3XxqSvs IG:   / _shetiesflies_   TikTok:   / shetiesflies   FB:   / the.shetiesflies   Calm Space By Markery Disclaimer: As an Amazon and Fly Fish Food Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #flytying #flyfishingjunkie #relaxing #smallmouthbass #snook #calm #zen #satisfying #comfort #asmr