Why Do Cormorants Catch So Many Trout? (Tying the competition special)

Please support the channel https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lindsaysimi In this video, I tie a competition-style cormorant step by step and explain why it remains such a consistent fish catcher. It’s a simple fly on the face of it, but the small details—hook choice, proportions, and how you build the body—make a real difference to how it fishes. I’ll show how I tie mine at the vice, along with a few practical tweaks I’ve picked up over the years. I also cover how and when to fish the cormorant, whether on its own or as part of a team, and why it works so well on stillwaters when fish are feeding just below the surface. If you’re looking to refine a proven pattern rather than overcomplicate things, this is a straightforward look at what matters and why. 🌐 Connect with us: Instagram: @Lindsay_on_the_fly Facebook: /Lindsay Simpson TicToc: Lindsay_on_the_fly #Flyfishing #fishing #trout #grayling #rainbowtrout #browntrout #flytying #tacklereviews