If I were a rich man, I would have to try to come to Scotland to meet you. I have learned so much from just watching your video's, but being a large, handicapped man, I haven't found anyone to teach me to fly fish. So many of the flies I tie, I can't use. I have sold quite a few, surprised me when other fishermen have asked me to sell them my flies, or tie something for them. It is all thanks to you, and an investment in supplies. Thanks Davie for sharing your art with the world. ATB, Sean
Beautiful tying Davie , what type of feather do you recommend for the Palmer body ? I really enjoy tying and fishing palmered wets and dabblers and would like to invest in a good cape , without breaking the bank. Just wondering what you recommended ? I’m a bit confused with the different capes and saddles out there . Any help appreciated . Kind regards, Mark .
Hi Mark, Saddles are more used for palmers now more that any capes nowadays and the ones I use most depend on the feathers as they can be too short in fibre and too stiff for wets...I prefer to look through the saddles when I'm buying them if I can so that I can pick the ones I like for these flies, Whiting Hebert Minor, Keouch and Metz Grade 2 are three that are more available to use..I have attached some links to them for you to see as well as some I found on Ebay that you may like to see.....I hope this is of some help to you.. All the very best Davie.. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Irish-Fly-Supplies-Saddles/223091519105?hash=item33f14a6e81:g:5R4AAOSw1ktbaKP3 www.fullingmill.co.uk/Products-UK/Keough-Hackles-UK/Grade-2-Saddles-Cream-UK www.fishingmegastore.com/fly-tying-materials/-metz-saddles~2380.html www.johnnorris.co.uk/products/hebert-miner-cock-saddle-half
Davie McPhail thank you Davie ! I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge and taking the time to point me in the right direction of what to choose. I’m very grateful. I’ll look in to saddles . Thanks again , Mark .
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Very Nice Davie.
Thankyou, Aloha🌴🎣🏄♂️
The dabbler is a great looking fly Davie. Exceptionally well tied and explained as usual. Many thanks.
If I were a rich man, I would have to try to come to Scotland to meet you. I have learned so much from just watching your video's, but being a large, handicapped man, I haven't found anyone to teach me to fly fish. So many of the flies I tie, I can't use. I have sold quite a few, surprised me when other fishermen have asked me to sell them my flies, or tie something for them. It is all thanks to you, and an investment in supplies.
Thanks Davie for sharing your art with the world. ATB, Sean
nice fly Davie
Idle curiosity, I wonder where the name "dabbler" came from? 🤔
Beautiful tying Davie , what type of feather do you recommend for the Palmer body ? I really enjoy tying and fishing palmered wets and dabblers and would like to invest in a good cape , without breaking the bank. Just wondering what you recommended ? I’m a bit confused with the different capes and saddles out there . Any help appreciated . Kind regards, Mark .
Hi Mark,
Saddles are more used for palmers now more that any capes nowadays and the ones I use most depend on the feathers as they can be too short in fibre and too stiff for wets...I prefer to look through the saddles when I'm buying them if I can so that I can pick the ones I like for these flies, Whiting Hebert Minor, Keouch and Metz Grade 2 are three that are more available to use..I have attached some links to them for you to see as well as some I found on Ebay that you may like to see.....I hope this is of some help to you..
All the very best Davie..
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Irish-Fly-Supplies-Saddles/223091519105?hash=item33f14a6e81:g:5R4AAOSw1ktbaKP3
www.fullingmill.co.uk/Products-UK/Keough-Hackles-UK/Grade-2-Saddles-Cream-UK
www.fishingmegastore.com/fly-tying-materials/-metz-saddles~2380.html
www.johnnorris.co.uk/products/hebert-miner-cock-saddle-half
Davie McPhail thank you Davie ! I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge and taking the time to point me in the right direction of what to choose. I’m very grateful. I’ll look in to saddles . Thanks again , Mark .