You know Dave at the end of each of your videos you keep thanking us for watching. Well I want to thank you for for making these videos. I think they are the best fly tying videos out there. Beautifully tied and well demonstrated. Your Neighbour on the other side of the Rockies. Larry
Thanks for the video. I'd like to see you out on the water catching beautiful species on the flies you're tying. I think other viewer's might also enjoy seeing you fly fishing.
Thanks, Davie. We're never too old to learn. I've been tying flies for 30 years but I just found out about your videos today and will no doubt learn a lot of new tricks!. I live in Newfoundland and every one of your patterns will find use here. We have a Scots ex-pat here - Ian Gall from Dundee. He has been teaching fly-tying for many years and is a great fisher, always happy to share knowledge - like yourself. You may know him or of him. Thanks again. Steve Walker
it's quite maddening how easy it looks when you do it... We regularly post your videos on Le Mouching, they are such a gold mine, tons of stuff to learn. but man, when you try to replicate, that's when you realize why the pros are pros. thanks for sharing so much!!
OMG Davie, Ive just watched this old video. Brilliant quick tying and soooo easy plus it looks great. a real killer by the looks of it. Busy filling my box with these today. Thanks for the tips.🎣
I tied this up a few years back as a euro pattern with a bead and it’s time to tie some more. Awesome pattern for catching fish all year just like David said. I tied several dozen the first time and they kept slipping back on the hook. Now after watching the video again I see I forgot a step with the super glue. Next batch should fish a little longer
Hi Davie. Thanks for your brilliant videos. I've learned so much from those. Your tip about the Ceramic Bobbin Holder has really improved my tying. Many of my tying experiences were extremely frustrating as I kept breaking the thread, often during the whip finish, which I just do with my fingers. I have a tool now but find it tricky to use. I'm practising though. Since buying the Tiemco HD bobbin holder I very rarely experience a break even with fine thread now. Thanks!
Hi Davie Like so many things its easy when you know how. I adjusted the bobbin arms and no more problem. I had never thought to adjust them before just used them as the were. Thanks for the advice and all the videos, they have done wonders for my fly tying. Jimmy
Until I watched this video I just couldn't get a decent looking fly now I'm making them perfect every time and Hope thye produce well here in Virginia I'll be sure to let you know Great job Dave keep up the great tying .
you are a incredible fly tyer.......learning alot from your videos...if i need to ty a pattern ..i go to you first....always a pleasure thank you ....cheers !!!!!
Yes Thank You sir for making all these clear instruction videos. Always enjoy watching them. Btw,I had this bob.holder from tiemco. I wanted a reliable for once,but the ceramic tube got loose. Glued it ,but always came loose again. Now I have 5 euro Indian b.holders with ceramic.These days they're very good quality to my surprise.It does the same job as a 50 euro/dollar one.
HiSportman-un, I'm sorry to hear that your bobbin holder came apart as they have served me really well over the years, it may be worth emailing them as they may replace it...Thank you for the very kind comments on the videos as I do enjoy making them when I get the chance... All the very best Davie
Hi Davie, I am new to tying flys and I'm having trouble getting the copper wire to "bite down" on the hook. I have been doing a little up and down the hook to start but this puts a bump in the wire. I really like your videos and appreciate that you give up your time to share your skills. Thank you
Hi Trevor Green, If you apply a little drop of superglue to the hook before you start the fly even if it dries it will give you much more grip and the wire should hold without any problems...Let me know how you get on... All the very best Davie..
Thanks Davie, I was confusing it with the Tiemco adjustable bobbin holder this one is just a fraction over $30 I wish I could find a nice peasant tail!
Hi Barry, A good way to buy pheasant tail is off eBay as over the years I have got some really nice feathers..Here is a link for you to see.. All the very best Davie.. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/25-COCK-PHEASANT-TAIL-FEATHERS-22-to23-FLY-TYING-ART-CRAFT-FLORAL-DISPLAY-HATS/202149741253?hash=item2f111042c5:g:If8AAOSwPpZZ5fvk
Hi Davie, Do you have to use wire for this one? Greatly enjoy your videos, from an Irishman in Newfoundland Canada. PS: Managed to get Rimmel 60 seconds here!
Hi Terry, I have attached a link to the google map of the area the bridge is located which is less than 5 minutes drive from my home, it spans the River Ayr which is my local water.. All the very best Davie www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Oswald's+Bridge/@55.4746713,-4.5550373,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x4889d5eb294830af:0x89f24ccaa639f3b0!8m2!3d55.4746713!4d-4.5528486!16s%2Fg%2F11qg3p0skc?entry=ttu
Hi Davie Thanks for all the great videos. I have been using a Veniard's ceramic bobbin holder and UTC extra fine wire but the wire keeps breaking on me. This happens at all parts of the fly and looks a bit like the wire is being twisted as it comes out the holder. Any suggestions? Thanks Jimmy
Hi Davie, I purchased fly tiers wax from veniard. Its a disc of yellow wax but very solid. How is it used and if different, what do you use that I see on your finger? Thanks, Ian
I still get a bit of fraying with floss and wondered if waxing the floss might help? I tried my dubbing wax but it's not right and I want wax which does darken the thread too much (if at all). Is there a type I should look for to use for waxing my thread? Thanks Davie
Hi Rmonty, Yes is can as it's one of the best flies in my box by a long way, just tye it in different sizes and it will represent many flies. All the very best Davie
Alex Adams As far as varnish goes, I use Sally Hansen Strong As Nails finger nail varnish which comes with a brush ( using sharp scissors you can trim the brush ends to a thin point). Gorilla Glue makes a super glue that has both brush and dab applicator.
Hi Mcphail, I am watching various pheasant tail videos to see which one I want to make, one person uses 16 hook, and you use 12 hook, now I understand you are the best fly tyer in the world, but is there such a thing as "THE" right hook, or is every fly modified? In other words, there is no such a thing as the normal fly? I have OCD, and if I cannot get the "RIGHT" fly, I cannot sleep.
Hi Mason, Many tyers will have a favourite pattern in which they'll use pheasant tail fibres and the version I tied in the video is my favourite. I will tye them in all sizes and colours as it will represent many species of mayfly, midge and even caddis in all the stages of their life depending how is is presented and fished.. This is why there's so many patterns out there on the internet as it's so good to use and have in a fly pattern, so all you have to do is pick a hook to suit the size and stage of the fly you are trying to represent..I hope this answers your question... All the very best Davie
Hi Barry, That sounds a bit expensive as you can buy it here in the UK for just over £20, I have attached a link to one for you to see... All the very best Davie.. www.fullingmill.co.uk/Products-UK/Tiemco-UK/Ceramic-Bobbin-HD-Straight-Black-UK
Hi Hunter, Extra small or small UTC wire is very good and will tye you most trout size nymphs, they are coated so they wind well on most bobbin holders..I would use these wires as a guide to finding bulk spools which you will find in some electrical companies like Maplins here in the UK... All the very best Davie
Hi Alain, I'm not sure of the gauge of the copper wire as the original spool I bought from Veniards the marks have faded and as well they stopped selling it a few years ago..I do use coloured wires from UTC and xtra small is much the same thickness.. I have caught more fish on this fly than any other I have fished.... All the very best Davie
You know Dave at the end of each of your videos you keep thanking us for watching. Well I want to thank you for for making these videos. I think they are the best fly tying videos out there. Beautifully tied and well demonstrated.
Your Neighbour on the other side of the Rockies. Larry
I second this. Thank you.
Thanks for the video.
I'd like to see you out on the water catching beautiful species on the flies you're tying.
I think other viewer's might also enjoy seeing you fly fishing.
Thanks, Davie. We're never too old to learn. I've been tying flies for 30 years but I just found out about your videos today and will no doubt learn a lot of new tricks!. I live in Newfoundland and every one of your patterns will find use here. We have a Scots ex-pat here - Ian Gall from Dundee. He has been teaching fly-tying for many years and is a great fisher, always happy to share knowledge - like yourself. You may know him or of him. Thanks again.
Steve Walker
Very nice looking fly Davie. Well tied and explained as always. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much! It's a joy to watch you tie and to learn from you. Blessings to you and yours!
Mr. Mc Phail, So simple a pattern yet so effective in producing fish. I take great interest in the older traditional patterns. Thank You
it's quite maddening how easy it looks when you do it...
We regularly post your videos on Le Mouching, they are such a gold mine, tons of stuff to learn. but man, when you try to replicate, that's when you realize why the pros are pros.
thanks for sharing so much!!
OMG Davie, Ive just watched this old video. Brilliant quick tying and soooo easy plus it looks great. a real killer by the looks of it. Busy filling my box with these today. Thanks for the tips.🎣
I tied this up a few years back as a euro pattern with a bead and it’s time to tie some more. Awesome pattern for catching fish all year just like David said. I tied several dozen the first time and they kept slipping back on the hook. Now after watching the video again I see I forgot a step with the super glue. Next batch should fish a little longer
Very helpful. Just started tying flies, for this spring and summer in Montana. Thanks Davie!
Dave thank you, that looks similar to Frank Sawer's original tie, thank you,
MSG Leum
Always a pleasure and inspiration. Thanks David
Quel plaisir de voir vos vidéos cela m'inspire de reproduire vos montages.Bonne continuation Mister McPhail
Beautiful tying of a brilliant fly
Hello Sir, wanted to say thank you for for sharing with me your gift, and helping me. Turning to the vise now. Excited
Hi Davie. Thanks for your brilliant videos. I've learned so much from those. Your tip about the Ceramic Bobbin Holder has really improved my tying. Many of my tying experiences were extremely frustrating as I kept breaking the thread, often during the whip finish, which I just do with my fingers. I have a tool now but find it tricky to use. I'm practising though. Since buying the Tiemco HD bobbin holder I very rarely experience a break even with fine thread now. Thanks!
Hi Davie
Like so many things its easy when you know how. I adjusted the bobbin arms and no more problem. I had never thought to adjust them before just used them as the were. Thanks for the advice and all the videos, they have done wonders for my fly tying.
Jimmy
Until I watched this video I just couldn't get a decent looking fly now I'm making them perfect every time and Hope thye produce well here in Virginia I'll be sure to let you know Great job Dave keep up the great tying .
Thanks that's an awesome different way to tie a pheasant tail
Thanks again Davie top man.
you are a incredible fly tyer.......learning alot from your videos...if i need to ty a pattern ..i go to you first....always a pleasure thank you ....cheers !!!!!
Excelente video.
Desde chile
Thanks Davie for sharing this. This pattern has proven to catch fish here in the North Carolina Mountains. Great patterns.
Maestro ..es impresionante .felicitaciones
Thanks for sharing another great pattern. I am going to try this one tomorrow!
YOU ARE AN ARTIST
The dubbed version of this has actually caught me a lot of smallmouth bass on the drift, if you can believe that.
Yes Thank You sir for making all these clear instruction videos.
Always enjoy watching them.
Btw,I had this bob.holder from tiemco. I wanted a reliable for once,but the ceramic tube got loose. Glued it ,but always came loose again.
Now I have 5 euro Indian b.holders with ceramic.These days they're very good quality to my surprise.It does the same job as a 50 euro/dollar one.
HiSportman-un,
I'm sorry to hear that your bobbin holder came apart as they have served me really well over the years, it may be worth emailing them as they may replace it...Thank you for the very kind comments on the videos as I do enjoy making them when I get the chance...
All the very best Davie
Very Nice Davie.
Thankyou.New Year
Still my favorite variation of this pattern.
Top class
Kitop class
Good videos. I like yuur fly Davie.
Good Fishing. A+
Nice.
Dordan, check out this fly
Hi Davie, I am new to tying flys and I'm having trouble getting the copper wire to "bite down" on the hook. I have been doing a little up and down the hook to start but this puts a bump in the wire. I really like your videos and appreciate that you give up your time to share your skills. Thank you
Hi Trevor Green,
If you apply a little drop of superglue to the hook before you start the fly even if it dries it will give you much more grip and the wire should hold without any problems...Let me know how you get on...
All the very best Davie..
Thanks Davie, I was confusing it with the Tiemco adjustable bobbin holder this one is just a fraction over $30
I wish I could find a nice peasant tail!
Hi Barry,
A good way to buy pheasant tail is off eBay as over the years I have got some really nice feathers..Here is a link for you to see..
All the very best Davie..
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/25-COCK-PHEASANT-TAIL-FEATHERS-22-to23-FLY-TYING-ART-CRAFT-FLORAL-DISPLAY-HATS/202149741253?hash=item2f111042c5:g:If8AAOSwPpZZ5fvk
Phesant Tail super
I tie the oliver edwards betis to impress my friends, I tie this to catch trout. My box is full of them.
From whom do you get the small hackle plier that you use? Is it a particular “model?”
My favorite flys 🇺🇸
Fantastic. I still can't seem to get it to adhere to my finger but it works nonetheless. How do you dye your CDC?
Hi Davie, Do you have to use wire for this one?
Greatly enjoy your videos, from an Irishman in Newfoundland Canada.
PS: Managed to get Rimmel 60 seconds here!
Terry Farrell Lake of the Ozarks Missouri. Davie what is the name of that River your fishing in with the Old Stone Bridge and where is it located?
Hi Terry,
I have attached a link to the google map of the area the bridge is located which is less than 5 minutes drive from my home, it spans the River Ayr which is my local water..
All the very best Davie
www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Oswald's+Bridge/@55.4746713,-4.5550373,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x4889d5eb294830af:0x89f24ccaa639f3b0!8m2!3d55.4746713!4d-4.5528486!16s%2Fg%2F11qg3p0skc?entry=ttu
Davie I asked you about the white Miller where would you go to find videos of your other flies you tie.? Terry Farrell Lake of the Ozarks Missouri
Hi Davie
Thanks for all the great videos. I have been using a Veniard's ceramic bobbin holder and UTC extra fine wire but the wire keeps breaking on me. This happens at all parts of the fly and looks a bit like the wire is being twisted as it comes out the holder. Any suggestions?
Thanks Jimmy
Hello Davie,
How do you fill the small bobbin from the big spool?
Thanks, Thierry
Hi Davie,
I purchased fly tiers wax from veniard. Its a disc of yellow wax but very solid. How is it used and if different, what do you use that I see on your finger?
Thanks,
Ian
I still get a bit of fraying with floss and wondered if waxing the floss might help? I tried my dubbing wax but it's not right and I want wax which does darken the thread too much (if at all). Is there a type I should look for to use for waxing my thread? Thanks Davie
I didn't quite understand the thing with the colors in your answer to eaglehawk44.
Davey would you tie white Miller for me thank you
Кто ставит дизлайки, покажите что умеете, если превзошли Дэви, то почет, если нет, то вам до него как до луны пешком.
Привет. Эта муха вся на проволоке ?
@@user-ri8cj6dh1o здравствуйте Андрей если интересно на моем канале два вврианта бокоплав.
I'm new to fishing, can this fly be used on rivers snd still waters.
Hi Rmonty,
Yes is can as it's one of the best flies in my box by a long way, just tye it in different sizes and it will represent many flies.
All the very best Davie
Hi Davie. What thickness of wire are you using please. 0.1mm or 0.2mm. Thanks.
Hi James,
The Veniard copper wire is 0.125mm....ATB Davie
Davie, Where do you get the varnish and glue pots with brushes from? Cheers
Alex Adams As far as varnish goes, I use Sally Hansen Strong As Nails finger nail varnish which comes with a brush ( using sharp scissors you can trim the brush ends to a thin point). Gorilla Glue makes a super glue that has both brush and dab applicator.
cool, your videos make me wonder what your face looks like, lol, great fly.
what size wire do you use?
Hi Mcphail, I am watching various pheasant tail videos to see which one I want to make, one person uses 16 hook, and you use 12 hook, now I understand you are the best fly tyer in the world, but is there such a thing as "THE" right hook, or is every fly modified? In other words, there is no such a thing as the normal fly? I have OCD, and if I cannot get the "RIGHT" fly, I cannot sleep.
Hi Mason,
Many tyers will have a favourite pattern in which they'll use pheasant tail fibres and the version I tied in the video is my favourite. I will tye them in all sizes and colours as it will represent many species of mayfly, midge and even caddis in all the stages of their life depending how is is presented and fished..
This is why there's so many patterns out there on the internet as it's so good to use and have in a fly pattern, so all you have to do is pick a hook to suit the size and stage of the fly you are trying to represent..I hope this answers your question...
All the very best Davie
Davy, what kind of wire would I buy for this.?
Hi Stuart,
UTC Extra Small wire is the same thickness that I was using in the video..
All the very best Davie..
Have you seen the price of the Teimco bobbin holders? $100 in my local shop!
Hi Barry,
That sounds a bit expensive as you can buy it here in the UK for just over £20, I have attached a link to one for you to see...
All the very best Davie..
www.fullingmill.co.uk/Products-UK/Tiemco-UK/Ceramic-Bobbin-HD-Straight-Black-UK
Hi Davie, What size/brand wire do you use? thanks,, hunter
Hi Hunter,
Extra small or small UTC wire is very good and will tye you most trout size nymphs, they are coated so they wind well on most bobbin holders..I would use these wires as a guide to finding bulk spools which you will find in some electrical companies like Maplins here in the UK...
All the very best Davie
Davie what hook is it a 2xL ?
Hi @chuckpatch1230,
It's a standard size 12 Kamasan B175..
All the very best Davie
Hi Davie, what vice are you using ? thanks
Hi Ian,
I made a video about the vice that I use so I have attached a link to it for you to see...ATB Davie
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@@DavieMcPhail thanks for your reply Davie, must have missed that one....stay safe
hello davie what Ø is the copper wire, thank you.
This is a beautiful achievement.
Alain
Hi Alain,
I'm not sure of the gauge of the copper wire as the original spool I bought from Veniards the marks have faded and as well they stopped selling it a few years ago..I do use coloured wires from UTC and xtra small is much the same thickness.. I have caught more fish on this fly than any other I have fished....
All the very best Davie
No. Thank You Dave.