Love the explanations of things that normally don’t get mentioned, for example the catching in some fibres of the hen hackle. The devil is in the detail and that’s why this gentleman is brilliant. English Dave.
A most tremendous pattern ,lovely and pleasing to tie,..get that dancing tail delicately out there..such a joy..alongside the greenwells glory the willie gunn ,black pennell ..and all such 💚
I was given this Ally's fly in a pub in the 90's by a local fly Tyer, first day i used it on the river Forth i caught 7 grilse on it, I fished this fly till it was thread bare, it probably accounted for 26 salmon in 5 weeks on the Forth and Teith. I tried every tackle shop at the time none were available to buy, this salmon fly is the reason I started fly tying. For me it still beats the Cascade and all other salmon flies on its day. Also try a Black Ally's with half silver, black body, black wing, grey squirrel, golden pheasant, black hen hackle with Jungle Cock was also great for Northern Rivers. Also a Cambusmore Doctor Fly, Black Body, ribbed with oval gold, mixed tail, yellow, hot orange, black, calf tail or buck tail and strands of twinkle, the wing not mixed half calf tail yellow and half calf tail hot orange, 2 separate colour wings side by side, jungle cock if you wish but it works without it. Throat orange hen. If you think of a devon minnow with 2 separate colours this fly works the same way deadly in slightly coloured water. size 8 or 10 treble or double.
Davie I was in Grantown on Spey in 1985, there were to fly shops there, I remember the small one was Something "Angus" the other one was quite large and obviously the main shop in the area. I bought a large fly box made out of mahogany but I also bought some shrimp patterns because they were new to me. I'm pretty sure they were a type of Ali's Shrimp but they had huge black eyes, larger than any I have seen since and they were slightly cylindrical. That was 36 years ago but that shrimp pattern was unforgettable! Thanks for reviving good memories!
Hi Dominique LeBlanc, It's a great fly tyed on a single hook as I've tyed many on one over the years, they are coming more popular here now as many do practice catch and release...I'm glad you liked the fly.. All the very best Davie..
Hi Mike, I have to be honest I have never had any problems with fish nipping at the tail of a fly though I have friends that prefer a shorter tail on their flies. All the very best Davie
Hi Gavin, I have just got used to using the 8/0 thread though I like the 6/0 at times when tying with certain materials and on large tube flies.. All the very best Davie..
Love the explanations of things that normally don’t get mentioned, for example the catching in some fibres of the hen hackle. The devil is in the detail and that’s why this gentleman is brilliant. English Dave.
I'll likely never tie or fish a salmon fly, but I love watching them being made... thanks Davie.
Mike
Nice Davie thanks for showing us how it should be done
A most tremendous pattern ,lovely and pleasing to tie,..get that dancing tail delicately out there..such a joy..alongside the greenwells glory the willie gunn ,black pennell ..and all such 💚
Superb. I have been fly tying for decades, but still learn a lot from the exceptionally skilled. Thanks
A thing of beauty is a joy forever... yet again... Thanks Davie
Love the way you tie in the squirrel around the shank, looks so much nicer than top and bottom in separate wings.
Its a must have pattern in your box on this side of the pond in the fall! Great lesson as always Sir
Very colorful ! I really like the music at the beginning!!😊😊😉😉👍
I was given this Ally's fly in a pub in the 90's by a local fly Tyer, first day i used it on the river Forth i caught 7 grilse on it, I fished this fly till it was thread bare, it probably accounted for 26 salmon in 5 weeks on the Forth and Teith.
I tried every tackle shop at the time none were available to buy, this salmon fly is the reason I started fly tying.
For me it still beats the Cascade and all other salmon flies on its day.
Also try a Black Ally's with half silver, black body, black wing, grey squirrel, golden pheasant, black hen hackle with Jungle Cock was also great for Northern Rivers.
Also a Cambusmore Doctor Fly, Black Body, ribbed with oval gold, mixed tail, yellow, hot orange, black, calf tail or buck tail and strands of twinkle, the wing not mixed half calf tail yellow and half calf tail hot orange, 2 separate colour wings side by side, jungle cock if you wish but it works without it. Throat orange hen.
If you think of a devon minnow with 2 separate colours this fly works the same way deadly in slightly coloured water. size 8 or 10 treble or double.
Absolutely awesome Davie. A braw beastie right enough. Thanks for the tips. 🎣👏👍
Beautiful tie Davie.👍🏻😎
Great steelhead fly here in the USA too.😜🎣
Great Tie! The fruits of your labor are so awesome Davey, thank you for sharing & I'll tie some up here in Eastern Ontario, Canada.
Fine demonstration and pattern to give us confidence..
Outstanding job Davie. Well done 👏
Gorgeous as always, Davie!
Davie I was in Grantown on Spey in 1985, there were to fly shops there, I remember the small one was Something "Angus" the other one was quite large and obviously the main shop in the area. I bought a large fly box made out of mahogany but I also bought some shrimp patterns because they were new to me. I'm pretty sure they were a type of Ali's Shrimp but they had huge black eyes, larger than any I have seen since and they were slightly cylindrical. That was 36 years ago but that shrimp pattern was unforgettable! Thanks for reviving good memories!
1st class tying again sir nicely done ✔
Great fly , my first salmon on the fly was the incredible allies shrimp.
The pattern I use the most - simply love it!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Have you tried it for something other than salmon?
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Lovely fly, that's my homework for tonight!
thanks big master. very very good jop (from Turkey in İstanbul city)
Stunning 🥰🎣🥰🎣
Love the videos keep it up
Nice!
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Great tie mr Mc Phail. Are those ever tied on single hooks?
Hi Dominique LeBlanc,
It's a great fly tyed on a single hook as I've tyed many on one over the years, they are coming more popular here now as many do practice catch and release...I'm glad you liked the fly..
All the very best Davie..
Have you found if the tail is on the long side it may encourage short takes? Curious as to your experience?
Hi Mike,
I have to be honest I have never had any problems with fish nipping at the tail of a fly though I have friends that prefer a shorter tail on their flies.
All the very best Davie
Have u had any bother ever 0.8 thread I find it nope a lot so use 0.6 thread
Hi Gavin,
I have just got used to using the 8/0 thread though I like the 6/0 at times when tying with certain materials and on large tube flies..
All the very best Davie..
Thank young for your reply must try not using heavy material when using o.8 thread thanks again gentleman