Davie, Thank you. I tied a couple of these today. They look great. The only problem I have is rough hands which beat up the silk floss. I also found a late 19th century copy of the book and bought it - don’t tell my wife! Please make a video that slowly demonstrates how you handle the wings. I always find myself fumbling them. You seem to handle them with great dexterity. Happy Holidays - Prosperous and Healthy New Year.
Just tying a few of these up now, using Fullingmill Barbless Buzzer hooks instead of straight hooks and they look fantastic, you could palmer a hackle down em and they would make a lovely snatcher I reckon. Thanks Davie..... Oh I did some Clan Zulu Sparklers as well (combined a clan goat and zulu and added some sparkle like you showed us with the invicta and soldier palmer) really good fun.
Thank you Davie - I enjoyed that! Being "old school" I learned to tie with 3/0 thread and still prefer it for flies larger than #14. I rarely use more that 3 wraps to secure typical materials - 2 over, 1 in front to lock; for bulky/springy materials its 3 over and a half-hitch in front to lock. Cheers! Hank
Great tutorial again Davie.always blows me away how easy you make the wing process look.though you will have lost count i'm sure how many you've tied.😁
That looks like it's about to take flight Davie! I have some Woodcock feathers from a dear friend that passed away, but no wings. I harvested one years ago but I don't remember if I saved the wings - I just remember the shot and how good the bird tasted, lol. I have other game bird feathers and wings but that Woodcock black & tan goes really well with that awesome furnace hen. Oh well, I'll figure something out, maybe some wild turkey. Thanks for the lesson!
Hello Davie. Scrolling down I noticed the "Down Hill Wet Fly". Without pursuing the video It came to mind perhaps there was a "Up Hill Wet Fly"? Of course this lesson in dressing a hook is as always , deceitfully simple. Thanks, Tommy.
Another great wet fly from the Master. The trout sure would kill that in a heart beat. Thanks for sharing a great pattern to have in your fly box. Will you be tying any more of the classic patterns my friend. Have a great day. Best Regards, Ken
Hi max man, I'm glad you enjoyed the video, I'm sorry but I'm not at the fair though I do know there's many good tyers going and I'm sure you will enjoy your time there.. All the very best Davie..
Hi Mike, No it's just that I had tyed a few flies with that piece of wax, it colours up with use which I like at times as it darkens the thread a wee bit if needed..I'm glad you enjoyed the video... All the very best Davie..
@@DavieMcPhail thank you. I’m after a favour too. I’m looking to tie some Clyde style patterns for a friend from Clydebank. Can you point me in the right direction at a good list with the materials please?
You make wings look such a doddle. Ive messaged you on fb as didnt know how else to get in touch. If you could have a wee look that would be great, thanks
Really enjoy these old patterns using traditional materials. Thanks Davie
Lovely to see the old trout flies tied by The Master. I have this book it is a treasure. Thanks Davie.
A smart looking fly Davie - thanks
Sheer and spare elegance, absolutely lovely.
Davie, Thank you. I tied a couple of these today. They look great. The only problem I have is rough hands which beat up the silk floss. I also found a late 19th century copy of the book and bought it - don’t tell my wife! Please make a video that slowly demonstrates how you handle the wings. I always find myself fumbling them. You seem to handle them with great dexterity. Happy Holidays - Prosperous and Healthy New Year.
Just tying a few of these up now, using Fullingmill Barbless Buzzer hooks instead of straight hooks and they look fantastic, you could palmer a hackle down em and they would make a lovely snatcher I reckon. Thanks Davie.....
Oh I did some Clan Zulu Sparklers as well (combined a clan goat and zulu and added some sparkle like you showed us with the invicta and soldier palmer) really good fun.
Terrific looking fly Davie. Well explained and tied as usual. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Davie - I enjoyed that! Being "old school" I learned to tie with 3/0 thread and still prefer it for flies larger than #14. I rarely use more that 3 wraps to secure typical materials - 2 over, 1 in front to lock; for bulky/springy materials its 3 over and a half-hitch in front to lock. Cheers! Hank
Hank you are a shrewd economist.
Very nice. Another lovely fly tied. Well done Davie
Love the history behind the traditional wet flies, awesome!!!
That’s sweet Davie. Just the type I like too. I don’t have any silk but I’ll try it anyway! lol. Thank you for another beauty.
Great pattern Davie. Made to look simple. Many thanks.
Great to see the tying of the "FORGOTTEN" pattern's from yesteryear.
Great tutorial again Davie.always blows me away how easy you make the wing process look.though you will have lost count i'm sure how many you've tied.😁
That looks like it's about to take flight Davie! I have some Woodcock feathers from a dear friend that passed away, but no wings. I harvested one years ago but I don't remember if I saved the wings - I just remember the shot and how good the bird tasted, lol. I have other game bird feathers and wings but that Woodcock black & tan goes really well with that awesome furnace hen.
Oh well, I'll figure something out, maybe some wild turkey. Thanks for the lesson!
Beautiful again Davie.
lovely work Davie
love traditional wets. thanks
Hello Davie. Scrolling down I noticed the "Down Hill Wet Fly". Without pursuing the video It came to mind perhaps there was a "Up Hill Wet Fly"? Of course this lesson in dressing a hook is as always , deceitfully simple. Thanks, Tommy.
Превосходно!!! Сергей Н.
Thanks amigo!
Another great wet fly from the Master. The trout sure would kill that in a heart beat. Thanks for sharing a great pattern to have in your fly box. Will you be tying any more of the classic patterns my friend. Have a great day. Best Regards, Ken
Perfection on a hook. Another master class from the master.
Great fly, FYI the 1883 edition calls the same fly "The Oak Fly"
Class as all ways davie. The galway fly fair will you be there davie
Hi max man,
I'm glad you enjoyed the video, I'm sorry but I'm not at the fair though I do know there's many good tyers going and I'm sure you will enjoy your time there..
All the very best Davie..
I did enjoy it Davie... thank you.
Have you changed wax? It seemed a darker color than the usual Veniards tying wax.
Mike
Hi Mike,
No it's just that I had tyed a few flies with that piece of wax, it colours up with use which I like at times as it darkens the thread a wee bit if needed..I'm glad you enjoyed the video...
All the very best Davie..
@@DavieMcPhail Thank you, Davie...
Mike
Would it work with hen pheasant as a wing material?
Morning Rob,
I'm sure it will as it's a great wee fly as I do like a hen pheasant wings myself..
All the very best Davie
@@DavieMcPhail thank you. I’m after a favour too. I’m looking to tie some Clyde style patterns for a friend from Clydebank. Can you point me in the right direction at a good list with the materials please?
You make wings look such a doddle. Ive messaged you on fb as didnt know how else to get in touch. If you could have a wee look that would be great, thanks