Really like this one, Davie. I’ve tried similarly with lead wire…inconsistent because the wire separates when I squeezed it. I’ve slightly modified the legs: using sheer, glossy fabric in an embroidery hoop, I glued the grouse/India hackles to it with silicon caulking adhesive. First I clipped the tip and stripped the bottom leaving, enough for three legs of about three fibers each, on each side. Then, pressed them, dull side down onto the glued fabric, separated the legs with a bobbin, and let them dry. You have to trim them out of the fabric but it makes them more durable. Also, they work well enough, for my purposes, as clinger or swimmers by reversing them on the thorax. Your book is a treasure trove for ideas like this.
Drop dead gorgeous pattern !!!! Two thumbs WAY WAY up, and an elegant tie, just mastery in motion. Honestly, each video better than the last which was the best at that time, love these sessions, much oblige my friend. L 👍👍🎣
I just came across this video and really love it. I have been struggling to get realistic gills on clinger nymphs and this solution is very clever. I know it isn't your favorite fly to tie Davie but I really thank you for doing this one, it is very helpful!
Davie you never cease to amaze me with your tyings. This is pure class and a lot of work. I have watched this 6 times and the end result is amazing. No wonder you only tyed 3 !!! Thanks for sharing.
Davie, really nice use of alternative materials, something I'm forced to explore where I am, used to great effect. Thanks and let's see more patterns that can be tied with materials NOT bought at fly tying shops at fly tying material prices.
Hi Davie, I started tying because of your channel with its great explanation and expertise, I now enjoy tying as much as fly fishing all down to you and your video's. Top level fly tying with that nymph pattern, Im a little off with that kind of standard, but i will keep trying, I always keep a look out for you when i visit the Glasgow Angling Centre, Thanks again Mike.
Fantastic Davie...a lot of effort going into tying that nymph, but i`m sure the time spent will be more than worth it. I`m loving the look of the organza/thinskin body.....think i`ll head to ebay and buy some ribbon. Thanks again for another great Video.
If you’re new to this, you’ll rarely watch a tyer this talented and able to communicate what’s happening. But, don’t think your materials will cooperate quite like his at first. I’ve been at this for 50+. I learn something from every one of his videos.
Nice little stone , I could tell not your favorite to tie . I can’t remember the last time I saw a video of yours where you fussed so much over a pattern. But , thanks for the video:-)
Hey Davie, the same body technique as the Mc Phail pupa. I love that fly, it was one of the first "difficult ties when I was just beginning. It is easier now. It really looks a treat with the organza. I got the really narrow, soft organza for baby clothes. I like the way it ties on too, and thick enough to make any fly I will need for trout, or salmon. Thanks so much for sharing your vast experience with the rest of us. I know you tie to "satisfy yourself" but I must say, you set a very high standard. I try my best to meet it. Fall far short, but I am learning from the best. All the best to you and yours. Sean
I like the look of the organza body and bought some ribbon at a local craft store. I found that some has a wider woven edge with a wire core. This type is a bit harder to wrap and the woven edge seems too heavy. The ribbon without wire looks a lot better and more like what you are using. The organza series of flies is great! Keep these fantastic instructional vids coming, thanks.
Hi ctFlyman, I've attached a link to the ribbon I used in the video and I'm glad you enjoy watching the videos... www.floristsuppliesuk.com/Bulk-Buying/Ribbon/Organza-Ribbon/10mm-Woven-Edge-Organza All the very best Davie
I have just finished tying this fly and I am very happy with the result! I used to tie Edwards pattern, but I like your variant of this nymph a lot more. Also I took b175 and the proportions are just great. Thank you again and I am looking forward to see your new patterns!
Hi Мирослав Гебура, I'm glad you liked the pattern and that you enjoyed tying it, please let me know how you get on with it and well done for giving it a go... All the very best Davie
Beautiful as always;Love watching your videos as so many techniques are usable on so many different flies;Thanks,2016 is off to a great start on Davies channel.
Hi CoLbEeBrYaN, I did say in the video that the Raffia head came from Oliver as he's one of the most known for making these flies...I'm glad you liked the fly... All the very best Davie
Hi Davie,can I ask, have you caught many fish on this type of nymph? I only enquire because there seems to be a lot of debate about the value of the Heptagenid. A lovely pattern nonetheless and very easy to follow. I would be grateful for your view
Hi Peter, I have caught fish on this fly but it's not a pattern I would normally fish when they are hatching as I concentrate on fishing emerger and dry fly patterns..I would say there is value in having something like this in your box as I have tied it for friends that do fish them a lot especially for Grayling..I hope this helps you in some way.. All the very best Davie..
Hi Paul, I have attached a link to the Bug-bond pro torch and foot pedal that I use for you to see... All the very best Davie www.troutcatchers.co.uk/PBSCProduct.asp?ItmID=17219381&AccID=113587&PGFLngID=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw9r%2DDBhBxEiwA9qYUpQEtxwUuPLSybM3Y3n%5FxE3alaFwOVqqckXG2UHRp0c0gSK7S%5F%5FANWxoC23MQAvD%5FBwE
hi Davie i have just bought a wee fly tying kit but no materials with it the question is should i buy the feathers silk ect separate or buy a bulk kit i would like to tie nymphs mainly ,,could you steer me in the right direction as to what basics i should get and where to get them ,,thanks rob
Hi Rob, Like yourself I started off with a small fly tying kit but it did come with some materials to get me started. The materials were suited for tying dries and wets for river fishing so I added to it as I went along so I would recommend it you want to start tying nymphs then just buy materials that you would need for the waters you are going to fish rather than buy a kit as you may end up with a lot of materials you may not use... I hope you enjoy tying your own flies as it's as good as fly fishing itself... All the very best Davie...
Hi skutterskelfe, No I haven't but I have certainly caught with many of the elements that make up this patterns so I'm sure it would work just fine...I'm glad you liked the fly... All the very best Davie
Hi Dewi Jones, When I'm only tying a couple of flies I'll throw the waste in the bin but when I'm tying a lot I'll keep a hold of the long running fibre as this can be used in wings and tails... All the very best Davie
Hi Fliegenwerkstatt, The main reason for the closeup view I get is to add a +1 or +2 filter to the lens of my camera to get the closeup view of the fly, it's a very cheap and simple way to do this...I have attached a link to the ones I use on my camera.... www.amazon.co.uk/Polaroid-Optics-Piece-Close-Filter/dp/B003UI3V8M All the very best Davie
Thank you soooo much Davie ! I would like to make photographs of my flies. I´ve just started into tying and maybe in some month i´m ready for makeing tying videos ;) Thx for your Tutorials !!!!! Alle the Best goes to you
Thats true Erik ! But i won´t makeing tying videos, My channel is a Q&A only for beginners. I will explain techniques like " how to get a Feather on the Hook" or "how to do my own dubbing" etc.... Only some little Tipps/Tricks for tyer ...Thats all... :))
Hi Максим Карамшин, I used a brown Staedtler permanent marker, I have attached a link to one for you to see... www.amazon.co.uk/Staedtler-Lumocolor-Permanent-Marker-318-7/dp/B002BJBP70 All the very best Davie
That's an incredible imitation of a stone clinger Davie sir once again your the master 👍😊😊
I love your patterns, even seeing b the old ones make me smile. Thanks for sharing! KANSAS USA
Really like this one, Davie. I’ve tried similarly with lead wire…inconsistent because the wire separates when I squeezed it. I’ve slightly modified the legs: using sheer, glossy fabric in an embroidery hoop, I glued the grouse/India hackles to it with silicon caulking adhesive. First I clipped the tip and stripped the bottom leaving, enough for three legs of about three fibers each, on each side. Then, pressed them, dull side down onto the glued fabric, separated the legs with a bobbin, and let them dry. You have to trim them out of the fabric but it makes them more durable. Also, they work well enough, for my purposes, as clinger or swimmers by reversing them on the thorax. Your book is a treasure trove for ideas like this.
Drop dead gorgeous pattern !!!! Two thumbs WAY WAY up, and an elegant tie, just mastery in motion. Honestly, each video better than the last which was the best at that time, love these sessions, much oblige my friend. L 👍👍🎣
EIN KÜNSTLER UND MEISTER BEIM FLIEGENBINDEN, DER BESTE DEN ES GIBT.
You are the Bob Ross of Fly tying. Amazing talent, sir!
Dude you knock my socks off. Extreme talent. Thanks for MANY YEARS!!! of vids.
Thank You Robert you are very kind....All the very best Davie.
I just came across this video and really love it. I have been struggling to get realistic gills on clinger nymphs and this solution is very clever. I know it isn't your favorite fly to tie Davie but I really thank you for doing this one, it is very helpful!
Thank you for this excellent example of how to for fly tyer's like myself. I look forward to looking at other examples you have.
Davie you never cease to amaze me with your tyings. This is pure class and a lot of work. I have watched this 6 times and the end result is amazing. No wonder you only tyed 3 !!! Thanks for sharing.
Класс! Отличный вариант! Круто! Благодарю, Дэви!
Wow Davie looks amazing and brilliant to watch the complex tying sequence. No wonder you only tyed 3 !!! Sheer class once again.
Davie, really nice use of alternative materials, something I'm forced to explore where I am, used to great effect. Thanks and let's see more patterns that can be tied with materials NOT bought at fly tying shops at fly tying material prices.
Master craftsman, . it look so easy
Hi Davie, I started tying because of your channel with its great explanation and expertise, I now enjoy tying as much as fly fishing all down to you and your video's. Top level fly tying with that nymph pattern, Im a little off with that kind of standard, but i will keep trying, I always keep a look out for you when i visit the Glasgow Angling Centre, Thanks again Mike.
WOW! I knew it would be something special when I saw it was a 20 minute video.
One of the best tying videos I've seen
Thanks Davie I love watching your tying I have learn a lot of watching you.
Where craft meets art. Thanks for sharing. You are amazing Davie!
Fantastic Davie...a lot of effort going into tying that nymph, but i`m sure the time spent will be more than worth it. I`m loving the look of the organza/thinskin body.....think i`ll head to ebay and buy some ribbon. Thanks again for another great Video.
As a newbie to the art if fly tying I'm so grateful for your lessons. You truly are a genius.Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
If you’re new to this, you’ll rarely watch a tyer this talented and able to communicate what’s happening. But, don’t think your materials will cooperate quite like his at first. I’ve been at this for 50+. I learn something from every one of his videos.
Nice little stone , I could tell not your favorite to tie . I can’t remember the last time I saw a video of yours where you fussed so much over a pattern. But , thanks for the video:-)
Hey Davie, the same body technique as the Mc Phail pupa. I love that fly, it was one of the first "difficult ties when I was just beginning. It is easier now. It really looks a treat with the organza. I got the really narrow, soft organza for baby clothes. I like the way it ties on too, and thick enough to make any fly I will need for trout, or salmon. Thanks so much for sharing your vast experience with the rest of us. I know you tie to "satisfy yourself" but I must say, you set a very high standard. I try my best to meet it. Fall far short, but I am learning from the best. All the best to you and yours. Sean
This is the best looking fly I have ever seen You tie!
I like the look of the organza body and bought some ribbon at a local craft store. I found that some has a wider woven edge with a wire core. This type is a bit harder to wrap and the woven edge seems too heavy. The ribbon without wire looks a lot better and more like what you are using. The organza series of flies is great! Keep these fantastic instructional vids coming, thanks.
Hi ctFlyman,
I've attached a link to the ribbon I used in the video and I'm glad you enjoy watching the videos...
www.floristsuppliesuk.com/Bulk-Buying/Ribbon/Organza-Ribbon/10mm-Woven-Edge-Organza
All the very best Davie
I have just finished tying this fly and I am very happy with the result! I used to tie Edwards pattern, but I like your variant of this nymph a lot more. Also I took b175 and the proportions are just great. Thank you again and I am looking forward to see your new patterns!
Hi Мирослав Гебура,
I'm glad you liked the pattern and that you enjoyed tying it, please let me know how you get on with it and well done for giving it a go...
All the very best Davie
Brilliant as always. I have tied quite a few of your flies to date, and they are working well too. Cheers Sir.
Beautiful as always;Love watching your videos as so many techniques are usable on so many different flies;Thanks,2016 is off to a great start on Davies channel.
Pardon me on this one, I had to come back in on this one. To say this was a very ambitious tie, would be an understatement.
I'd be heartbroken if I lost that one! Brilliant tie - I might see if I can adapt with ostrich herl for the gills.
Hello Davie. LOL. Got a chuckle about the "gills" [you can see em' a mile away] , I would need binoculars. And now I'm off to have a wee dram.
merci très réaliste merci beaucoup toujours surprenant
Like how you show the fly that's done before you start tying
Bloody hell Davie, how have you got the patience to tie that, it would drive me crazy. But if it catches fish it’s worth the effort. Cheers JF
hey Davie, I like the organza but I think if I used ice dub in a composite loop might look just as good , thanks for the videos
thanks Davie - I'm enjoying your organza series very much, what else you got?
Toujours parfait
best I've ever seen. 👌👏
Beautiful Davie! I'd be afraid to use it!
Tus moscas son unas obras de arte.
Magnificent flypattern
Very nice Mr. Mcphail. Did you have some influence from Oliver Edwards heptagenie pattern on this one?
Hi CoLbEeBrYaN,
I did say in the video that the Raffia head came from Oliver as he's one of the most known for making these flies...I'm glad you liked the fly...
All the very best Davie
Must have! It's almost identical
Would love to see your tying station, how about it?
Hi Davie,can I ask, have you caught many fish on this type of nymph? I only enquire because there seems to be a lot of debate about the value of the Heptagenid. A lovely pattern nonetheless and very easy to follow. I would be grateful for your view
Hi Peter,
I have caught fish on this fly but it's not a pattern I would normally fish when they are hatching as I concentrate on fishing emerger and dry fly patterns..I would say there is value in having something like this in your box as I have tied it for friends that do fish them a lot especially for Grayling..I hope this helps you in some way..
All the very best Davie..
You made a comment about a foot controlled uv light and I have not been able to find one. Can you provided the information on purchasing one? Thanks
Hi Paul, I have attached a link to the Bug-bond pro torch and foot pedal that I use for you to see...
All the very best Davie
www.troutcatchers.co.uk/PBSCProduct.asp?ItmID=17219381&AccID=113587&PGFLngID=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw9r%2DDBhBxEiwA9qYUpQEtxwUuPLSybM3Y3n%5FxE3alaFwOVqqckXG2UHRp0c0gSK7S%5F%5FANWxoC23MQAvD%5FBwE
hi Davie i have just bought a wee fly tying kit but no materials with it the question is should i buy the feathers silk ect separate or buy a bulk kit i would like to tie nymphs mainly ,,could you steer me in the right direction as to what basics i should get and where to get them ,,thanks rob
Hi Rob,
Like yourself I started off with a small fly tying kit but it did come with some materials to get me started. The materials were suited for tying dries and wets for river fishing so I added to it as I went along so I would recommend it you want to start tying nymphs then just buy materials that you would need for the waters you are going to fish rather than buy a kit as you may end up with a lot of materials you may not use... I hope you enjoy tying your own flies as it's as good as fly fishing itself...
All the very best Davie...
Hi Daviegreat fly, but I was wondering whether you had ever caught fish with it?
Hi skutterskelfe,
No I haven't but I have certainly caught with many of the elements that make up this patterns so I'm sure it would work just fine...I'm glad you liked the fly...
All the very best Davie
Nice Heptagenid Davie. ATB. Ouzel
What do you do with the waste Organza please Davie?
Hi Dewi Jones,
When I'm only tying a couple of flies I'll throw the waste in the bin but when I'm tying a lot I'll keep a hold of the long running fibre as this can be used in wings and tails...
All the very best Davie
+Davie McPhail Thanks Davie. Have you got videos showing how to do Organza wings and tails please?
Davie, what is the Camera you using? Your captures are so damn close. Thx for Info !
Hi Fliegenwerkstatt,
The main reason for the closeup view I get is to add a +1 or +2 filter to the lens of my camera to get the closeup view of the fly, it's a very cheap and simple way to do this...I have attached a link to the ones I use on my camera....
www.amazon.co.uk/Polaroid-Optics-Piece-Close-Filter/dp/B003UI3V8M
All the very best Davie
Thank you soooo much Davie !
I would like to make photographs of my flies. I´ve just started into tying and maybe in some month i´m ready for makeing tying videos ;)
Thx for your Tutorials !!!!!
Alle the Best goes to you
+Fliegenwerkstatt No need to make videos of your tying when you can sit and watch Davie all day long. :)
Thats true Erik !
But i won´t makeing tying videos, My channel is a Q&A only for beginners. I will explain techniques like " how to get a Feather on the Hook" or "how to do my own dubbing" etc....
Only some little Tipps/Tricks for tyer ...Thats all... :))
Oh thats sound great Fliegenwerkstatt :) have a good weekend!
👍👍👍
Здравствуйте 👍 что за перо как называется.?
Hi Максим Карамшин,
I used a brown Staedtler permanent marker, I have attached a link to one for you to see...
www.amazon.co.uk/Staedtler-Lumocolor-Permanent-Marker-318-7/dp/B002BJBP70
All the very best Davie
Nice🐛🪲🦟
Amazing - scare the life out of the wife