Awesome Davie to say the least, and a massive thanks to you as you have made my fly tying skills come on miles by watching your videos, and to be honest which might upset some guys, you by far are the best on the net.All the best Pete from Scotland.
Perfect, Davie. I've obviously used peacock for legs as you do, and as you've pointed out, anything tied forward to better represent the natural gets swept back after the first cast. BUT, more recently it's been possible to buy plastic legs. They are extremely fine, and look even more like daddy legs than the peacock, even under magnification. Although they're very flexible, they seldom break, and they don't become too bedraggled in the water. If you tie them forward they stay forward. Having said that, most of the drowned daddies that float past me look as though they've been pulled through a hedge, and in advanced state of disrepair - but some are alive and struggling. If you were inclined to try them, these legs can also be used to represent the forward-facing legs on mayflies. I just tied a couple and the they look a bit odd, but they may work. I should add, tying legs forward is fiddly because they get in the way when finishing, but it can be done. Tying them back (and upside-down) on hawthorn flies is a doddle
I am really liking the way you sure up the foam bodies in advance. I have been tying a small red foam beetle/flying ant attractor pattern for the last few years, and my biggest complaint is durability. This will solve that puzzle. Thanks again for sharing.
Good looking for sure Davie. should be a winner! I been having lot of success with the quilled caddis up till few days ago and now trout won't touch it at all , they are there I see them just coming and looking........... wonder?
Hi Davie that a very nice fly that has been working for me it has come to that time of year again I am looking for a grasshopper fly to fish the Corrib that works do you have any video tight lines Rob c
Hi Davie, thanks as always for sharing these videos, excellent as always. I can see that pattern working really well here in Ireland. Just wondering, can you recommend any books on fly tying? I'm looking for a wet fly reference and I'm also looking for a good book on entomology. I feel like this is the area where I am lacking
Hi Cathal o Callaghan, I'm glad the flies have been working for you, I have attached a link to my Instagram page as I took a photo of five books I would recommend if you were looking for patterns and more info on the flies that appear on your waters...I hope this is of some help to you and thank you very much for your kind words... All the very best Davie... instagram.com/daviemcphail/?hl=en
Awesome Davie to say the least, and a massive thanks to you as you have made my fly tying skills come on miles by watching your videos, and to be honest which might upset some guys, you by far are the best on the net.All the best Pete from Scotland.
Perfect, Davie.
I've obviously used peacock for legs as you do, and as you've pointed out, anything tied forward to better represent the natural gets swept back after the first cast. BUT, more recently it's been possible to buy plastic legs. They are extremely fine, and look even more like daddy legs than the peacock, even under magnification. Although they're very flexible, they seldom break, and they don't become too bedraggled in the water. If you tie them forward they stay forward. Having said that, most of the drowned daddies that float past me look as though they've been pulled through a hedge, and in advanced state of disrepair - but some are alive and struggling. If you were inclined to try them, these legs can also be used to represent the forward-facing legs on mayflies. I just tied a couple and the they look a bit odd, but they may work. I should add, tying legs forward is fiddly because they get in the way when finishing, but it can be done. Tying them back (and upside-down) on hawthorn flies is a doddle
I am really liking the way you sure up the foam bodies in advance. I have been tying a small red foam beetle/flying ant attractor pattern for the last few years, and my biggest complaint is durability. This will solve that puzzle. Thanks again for sharing.
Awesome Davie, beautiful Crane pattern. Thanks!!
Good looking for sure Davie. should be a winner! I been having lot of success with the quilled caddis up till few days ago and now trout won't touch it at all , they are there I see them just coming and looking........... wonder?
thanks for sharing your time and knowlege.
Hi Davie that a very nice fly that has been working for me it has come to that time of year again I am looking for a grasshopper fly to fish the Corrib that works do you have any video tight lines Rob c
another masterclass davie,have to give one of these a go:)
Hi Davie, thanks as always for sharing these videos, excellent as always. I can see that pattern working really well here in Ireland. Just wondering, can you recommend any books on fly tying? I'm looking for a wet fly reference and I'm also looking for a good book on entomology. I feel like this is the area where I am lacking
Hi Cathal o Callaghan,
I'm glad the flies have been working for you, I have attached a link to my Instagram page as I took a photo of five books I would recommend if you were looking for patterns and more info on the flies that appear on your waters...I hope this is of some help to you and thank you very much for your kind words...
All the very best Davie...
instagram.com/daviemcphail/?hl=en
Davie McPhail thanks Davie appreciate the response
Hi Dave I wonder where will I get that needle on that vice let me know thank you william leggate
Out of your wife's sewing kit.
thats nice daddy Dave!! thnx.. ;))
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐞.
Thank you Nilson for the kind words and take care...All the very best Davie..
Davie, what bobbin you are using?
www.fullingmill.co.uk/Products-UK/Tiemco-UK/Ceramic-Bobbin-HD-Straight-Black-UK
Davie McPhail Thank you.