Hi Davie, A great traditional old pattern with nice attention to detail in your choice of materials, resulting in a quality Salmon fly and colour combinations. Regards, Wayne 😀👍
Thanks for tying one from my neck of the woods. I love that you have a photo of it on Stealhead Fly Fishing and Flies by Trey Combs. I can't believe how much I am learning from your videos and I have tied for a long time. A huge thank you for doing these videos Davie.
A truly classic, west coast, US and Canadian fly . Beautiful, aching to go to the Great Lakes to use one on the great steelhead that reside there as Western rivers suffer the onslaught of civilization. Thanks once again, Davie.
The Skykomish Sunrise is almost an institution here. I love that you turned it into a Spey pattern, best version I have seen in some time! All of this work you do for us is pretty incredible. Subscribing and commenting are a no cost to us method of supporting you. If you either started a UA-cam support account or a Patreon account (I'm sorry to harp on this Davie but I and many others owe our skills to you. We can support you on Patreon with as little as a dollar a month. I find that much change in my laundry. I hope you are staying safe Davie, scary times, I'm tying to keep myself busy. Be well!
A master class tutorial. Fantastic job Davie. I learn something new with every one of your videos. Thank you very much, for the time and effort you put into these. You are a gifted teacher. Much appreciated.
Nice version Davie! I always like to have a few variations of this fly in the box. I work less than a mile from the banks of the Skykomish River & I find It fun to fish this fly in the evenings after work.
I just wanted to note that I’d fish the heck out of it! I believe a fly belongs attached to a fishes lip, and just maybe when it’s retired from constant success or a trophy will it be framed.
@@Avicados It would be wonderful, if I could do the same. But the idea comes from the fact that we don't have any salmon in the rivers in Switzerland. About 100 years ago they didn't want to come back because of the river power plants and the water quality. I wish you tight lines.
@@GHuber-xh5vv WHAT! Are there any good books in English on Switzerland’s salmon history? I always thought it was from fish farming abuse. We in the states on the west coast have had a bad 4 years going, they’re still out there but harder to find. Come on over, break into your trophy cases and I’ll put you on water that’ll have your reel sing. Are there any anadromous fish in your country?
@@Avicados I lived and worked in the states for a few years. I fished on the west- and east cost, in the south and at the great lakes as well as in florida and the caribean sea. So I know the chinooks, the graylings, all kind of bass, the northern pikes and so on. I'm sure, you will get all the information about Switzerland in the web. And the answer to your question: No, unfortunately we have no more anadromous species. But we are working on it.
Superb tie Davie. As you know I don’t have any use for salmon flies but I’ll probably try to tie a few as an exercise. Thank you for another great tie dude. Keep safe.
And you pronunciation was close!. It's pronounced "sky - kōmish". After the skykomish river in Washington state. One of the most popular rivers over here for steelhead next to the skagit river
Hi Jesse G, You are very welcome and thank you for asking me to have a go, as you may see in the main photo of the video I have a copy of Trey Combs book and the Skykomish is in it..With my Scottish accent I thought twice about saying the name of the fly but I was glad you felt I got close...I would be happy to send you one of the flies though you would have to pm me your address as you can't do this on UA-cam so if you have a Facebook page you could do it there... All the very best Davie..
I could quite happily fly fish for steelhead with just the Skunk and the Skokomish Sunrise. Okay, like everyone else I go out with two or three boxes full of at least two dozen patterns but...
What an inspiration. I’ve been messing with Mini Spey style flies here lately to chase big Browns. Great to see the real Scottish thing. Maybe my Laird DNA will shine through.
Some tying in that Davie, that’ll test the tying skills! 😬 you make it look easy! Do keep the videos coming Davie, not much else to do & remember they are appreciated! 👍
Thanks Davie, that was a beauty! I remember tying a "variant" of that when I first started tying flies and submitted it to a magazine. The only hackle I had was pink for a tail and throat, white calf tail for the wing. The thread was black 3/0 and formed the under body. I had some red translucent tubing that I inserted fluro orange floss in and used silver tinsel for the rib. I wrapped the floss filled tubing up the shank and ribbed it in the spaces between the tubing wraps. It looked awesome, like a stripped herl body but with red, black, silver, red, red/orange, red, black, silver, spiraled body. The tail, wing and throat looked ok but it had a huge thread butt and a a massive head from the tubing tie in and off. LOL needless to say the judges either didn't like it or it never met the deadline. Any way I wish I had you around back then it would have sped up the learning process! Thanks for everything Davie, I hope all is well with you in Scotland.
Beautiful Spey fly mate. The steelhead in Oregon would modern that puppy in a heart ❤️ beat. Thanks for sharing a great fly. How small could you go with it? Thank you my friend for doing one. Best Regards, Ken🐟🐟
What is the benefit of wrapping the tinsel through the station marabou? You only get about on grab one the circle of marabou and could of stopped the wire before tying the marabou. Is that one wire grab on the marabou wrap strong enough that you choose this method?
Hi Rex M, Ribbing the flat tinsel as well as the marabou will protect them both, this has been done for countless years and can be found in many books, the earliest one I have is dated 1842..Great question and thanks for asking.. All the very best Davie
I liked the use of available materials ! Great video and an attractive fly. Curtis J.
Hi Davie, A great traditional old pattern with nice attention to detail in your choice of materials, resulting in a quality Salmon fly and colour combinations. Regards, Wayne 😀👍
Thanks Wayne...👍
Thanks for tying one from my neck of the woods. I love that you have a photo of it on Stealhead Fly Fishing and Flies by Trey Combs. I can't believe how much I am learning from your videos and I have tied for a long time. A huge thank you for doing these videos Davie.
Lovely sky-COE-mish demo, Davie. Thanks!
A truly classic, west coast, US and Canadian fly . Beautiful, aching to go to the Great Lakes to use one on the great steelhead that reside there as Western rivers suffer the onslaught of civilization. Thanks once again, Davie.
I wish I could tent them wings like that and so quick. Cracking fly.
Such a nice fly! In these hard times, it seems your videos are even better than before. Thanks!
The Skykomish Sunrise is almost an institution here. I love that you turned it into a Spey pattern, best version I have seen in some time! All of this work you do for us is pretty incredible. Subscribing and commenting are a no cost to us method of supporting you. If you either started a UA-cam support account or a Patreon account (I'm sorry to harp on this Davie but I and many others owe our skills to you.
We can support you on Patreon with as little as a dollar a month. I find that much change in my laundry.
I hope you are staying safe Davie, scary times, I'm tying to keep myself busy. Be well!
A master class tutorial. Fantastic job Davie. I learn something new with every one of your videos. Thank you very much, for the time and effort you put into these. You are a gifted teacher. Much appreciated.
From the banks of the Skykomish! Thanks for your videos Davie!! Gold Bar, WA
Great fly Davie. Thanks for posting. Trust all is well with you in these troubled times...Best wishes from South Wales.
Sky-Ko-Mish, I'm from Washington. I have Watched your Videos for a Couple Years, Your Very Inspirational!
beautiful art . Love classic patterns. Stay safe
Nice version Davie!
I always like to have a few variations of this fly in the box. I work less than a mile from the banks of the Skykomish River & I find It fun to fish this fly in the evenings after work.
Lucky man. Wish you tight lines.
Great job Davie, I like it..a hug..
Davie, I'm never likely to tie that fly, but that was an absolute masterclass, with techniques and materials that can be used on other flies.
Thanks Davie for keeping us busy at the vise daily during this global containment!
Sweet! Beats painting the whole house too!
I would not go fishing with this beauty. The right place should be in a wooden frame. Perfect tying as usual. Stay safe and all the best.
I just wanted to note that I’d fish the heck out of it! I believe a fly belongs attached to a fishes lip, and just maybe when it’s retired from constant success or a trophy will it be framed.
@@Avicados It would be wonderful, if I could do the same. But the idea comes from the fact that we don't have any salmon in the rivers in Switzerland. About 100 years ago they didn't want to come back because of the river power plants and the water quality. I wish you tight lines.
@@GHuber-xh5vv WHAT! Are there any good books in English on Switzerland’s salmon history? I always thought it was from fish farming abuse. We in the states on the west coast have had a bad 4 years going, they’re still out there but harder to find.
Come on over, break into your trophy cases and I’ll put you on water that’ll have your reel sing.
Are there any anadromous fish in your country?
@@Avicados I lived and worked in the states for a few years. I fished on the west- and east cost, in the south and at the great lakes as well as in florida and the caribean sea. So I know the chinooks, the graylings, all kind of bass, the northern pikes and so on.
I'm sure, you will get all the information about Switzerland in the web. And the answer to your question: No, unfortunately we have no more anadromous species. But we are working on it.
Absolutely lovely fly Davie, and I'm sure that it would work for Salmon and sea trout here in the UK too.
I enjoyed this one, Davie... thank you.
Mike
Im tempted to tie one in black yellow and orange for a springer great tying Davie cheers
Superb tie Davie. As you know I don’t have any use for salmon flies but I’ll probably try to tie a few as an exercise. Thank you for another great tie dude. Keep safe.
Great Fly I tie them in smaller sizes from 10 to 6 great for cutthroat trout and rainbows.
Thanks à lot. A salmon fly like that,with write and yellow. It is really like a dream 🎉
Thanks dave for tying this pattern for me! You are amazing at what you do! Thank you again brother!
And you pronunciation was close!. It's pronounced "sky - kōmish". After the skykomish river in Washington state. One of the most popular rivers over here for steelhead next to the skagit river
Hi Jesse G,
You are very welcome and thank you for asking me to have a go, as you may see in the main photo of the video I have a copy of Trey Combs book and the Skykomish is in it..With my Scottish accent I thought twice about saying the name of the fly but I was glad you felt I got close...I would be happy to send you one of the flies though you would have to pm me your address as you can't do this on UA-cam so if you have a Facebook page you could do it there...
All the very best Davie..
@@DavieMcPhail PM sent
Thank you for sharing!!! Lovely fly!!!
I recognize the cover of Trey Comb’s book “Steelhead Fishing and Flies”. Photo by McMillan? Love your show.
I could quite happily fly fish for steelhead with just the Skunk and the Skokomish Sunrise. Okay, like everyone else I go out with two or three boxes full of at least two dozen patterns but...
What an inspiration. I’ve been messing with Mini Spey style flies here lately to chase big Browns. Great to see the real Scottish thing. Maybe my Laird DNA will shine through.
Some tying in that Davie, that’ll test the tying skills! 😬 you make it look easy! Do keep the videos coming Davie, not much else to do & remember they are appreciated! 👍
Thanks Davie, that was a beauty! I remember tying a "variant" of that when I first started tying flies and submitted it to a magazine. The only hackle I had was pink for a tail and throat, white calf tail for the wing. The thread was black 3/0 and formed the under body. I had some red translucent tubing that I inserted fluro orange floss in and used silver tinsel for the rib. I wrapped the floss filled tubing up the shank and ribbed it in the spaces between the tubing wraps. It looked awesome, like a stripped herl body but with red, black, silver, red, red/orange, red, black, silver, spiraled body. The tail, wing and throat looked ok but it had a huge thread butt and a a massive head from the tubing tie in and off. LOL needless to say the judges either didn't like it or it never met the deadline. Any way I wish I had you around back then it would have sped up the learning process! Thanks for everything Davie, I hope all is well with you in Scotland.
Great job as always
So nice!
Amazing work as always 👌🏻
Nice video. Denmark here
Reminds me of the flies of Syd Glasso!
Great pattern should work good on Baltic salmon too
Love it awesome
Nice
I'm Comfortably Numb!! watching that video
Beautiful Spey fly mate. The steelhead in Oregon would modern that puppy in a heart ❤️ beat. Thanks for sharing a great fly. How small could you go with it? Thank you my friend for doing one. Best Regards, Ken🐟🐟
OldBear5255 , I agree! Chinook here in Oregon as well
amazing
What is the benefit of wrapping the tinsel through the station marabou? You only get about on grab one the circle of marabou and could of stopped the wire before tying the marabou.
Is that one wire grab on the marabou wrap strong enough that you choose this method?
Hi Rex M,
Ribbing the flat tinsel as well as the marabou will protect them both, this has been done for countless years and can be found in many books, the earliest one I have is dated 1842..Great question and thanks for asking..
All the very best Davie
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