Fly Tying - How to tie the Magic Owl

Hook - Hanak H333 BL #10
Thread - UTC 140 D (Yellow)
Rib - Magic Quills size M
Wing - Natural CDC
Thorax - I have used a custom blend from Get Slotted, any light yellow or light hare dub will work well.
Relatively easy fly to tie, getting proportions correct is the key to turning out really nice versions of this pattern. The Yellow Owl is a very popular fly and takes its fair share of fish. This is a play on that pattern using some Magic Quills. I really like the way the quills pop when a thin layer of UV resin is applied.
As always would love to hear your thoughts on the pattern, leave me a comment below and I will do my best to answer. All the best Lindsay!

[@harryboyle9920]

Many Thanks Lindsay 👍👍👍

[@debpaskall]

I don't lose any sleep over the quill thing either. Great tutorial looks like a deadly fly. Thank you.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

You are so welcome!

[@johnlindsay3202]

excellent pattern please keep them coming

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Thank you, I will

[@thefella131]

To save weight on the hook i use a permanent marker and when tying this fly i leave the rats tail on and colour it black for the rib. Saves weight and you can use Sharpies new colours they have out. Silver, gold,bronze. Great video fella 👍

[@lindsayiflyfish]

I have done this the only problem is it can be too light. If you use a very thin wire it help the fly to sit properly as soon as it hits the water.

[@thefella131]

@@lindsayiflyfish cheers I will give it a bash. 👍

[@leemowers9395]

Thanks for another great pattern

[@lindsayiflyfish]

You’re welcome 😊

[@jsboyle3459]

Nice fly👍

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Thanks ✌

[@harryboyle9920]

Thanks for the video Lindsay.
I note the magic quills come in three different sizes.
Which size do you normally use..
Thank you..
👍👍👍

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Hi Harry, the small and medium ones I find are the most use large is to big.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Hi Harry, the small and medium ones I find are the most use large is to big.

[@eddieahara6605]

I'll be having a go at that Lindsay.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Good man, thanks for watching.

[@apri1fool240]

Good video dad

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Thanks sweetheart X

[@michaelshaw8370]

Great pattern pal if out of magic quill? Either rib with fine black or dark brown thread then a light coat of resin/ varnish. Or when winding along the body at the thorax position also tie in a length of fine fluorocarbon along to the rear of the dressing. Then wind the Fluor in tightly touching wraps to the thorax point. Making the extra resin an option. With the slight weight and the neat zero refractive index of the rib. It will both be translucent and protected.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Thats a great idea Mick, will give it a go.

[@michaelshaw8370]

@@lindsayiflyfish Lindsay I always think that there are no right or ways. Just whatever way is right for you. So it just gives options

[@fliesbychris]

Nice one Lindsay!! Need to try one when I get back home, I don't mind stacking the CDC because then I'll know that it's lined up and there's enough feathers to float the fly.
Great tutorial!!
Keep em coming
ATB Chris

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Hope you have been enjoying some fishing while your home pal.

[@fliesbychris]

@@lindsayiflyfish
Was pulling shuggies all day on Monday on Loch Leven with Dave Downie , was my best day out yet this year 😁.

[@mikejames663]

Nice tie Lindsay, 6 plumes of cdc, has it got to be 6, would 4 plumes hold the fly up?

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Not with that gauge of hook Mike if I had used a finer wire maybe.

[@flyfishingbandit9394]

Thanks Lindsay sub and watch all the vids but unfortunately my tying days are over 😪 eyesight is to far gone now! Can you put me on to someone in the Glasgow area who ties your patterns ? Can’t beat quality ! 👌🏻

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Sorry to hear that pal, I fear I am not far behind you! Dave Downie and Davie McPhail both tie small batches commercially but are always very busy. I am sure that there will be others in the area that will be able to tie these flies. They are pretty simple to tie.

[@flyfishingbandit9394]

@@lindsayiflyfish thanks Lindsay appreciated 🎣

[@chrisyln8808]

hi Lindsay which regiment where you in

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Hi Chris, I was in the 1st Bn Black Watch from 1982 - 1996.

[@JoeBillingsley]

Where would you get the pre-stacked CDC feathers?
Great fly. Thanks.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

I get mine from here buddy super good but a bit expensive. www.troutline.ro/ultra-selected-campbell-cdc-feathers-in-natural-colors

[@JoeBillingsley]

@@lindsayiflyfish Thank you, Lindsay.

[@jamslockyer]

Great pattern but I find the fly gets swamped with slime and it’s hard to revive

[@lindsayiflyfish]

I use this stuff after drying it on a piece of shammy it works a treat. www.huntsoriginal.co.uk/products/hunts-original-floatant

[@steven1110]

Cracking looking fly! Have you done a tutorial on the griffith's gnat by any chance?

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Hi Steven, not yet! Thanks for the visit.

[@jsboyle3459]

One of my favourite flies

[@steven1110]

@@jsboyle3459 I fish the whiteadder and apparently its very productive but never tried it yet I've got a few on order though.

[@derekcunningham9993]

👍

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Cheers Derek.