Tying the Snælda (Salmon Fly) with Davie McPhail
Davie McPhail demonstrates how to tie a German Snaelda salmon fly in this fly tying video tutorial. The Snaelda is a modern Atlantic salmon tube fly. With a characteristic cigar-shaped body made from wool, the Snaelda is very durable and easy to tie. The Snaelda hails from Iceland but is tied in a multitude of colors; the version shown is tied in German colors, hence the name. Snaelda Material List Tube: Plastic, Brass or Copper Thread: UTC 6/0, black Tail:Bucktail, Orange, Black, Yellow Rib:Large Oval Tinsel, Silver Body:Wool, Black Hackle:Saddle hackle, Black Enjoy! Looking for wool? You can get a [...]
Categories: Fly Tying, Salmon Flies Tags: Davie McPhail, Salmon flies, Snaelda
Tying A Sunburst Cascade (Salmon Fly)
Tying A Sunburst Cascade (Salmon Fly) Putting those freshly dyed feathers to use, Davie McPhail demonstrates how to tie a Sunburst Cascade in this fly tying video. The Cascade is one of the best salmon flies in the world. The Cascade was originally a variant of the Allys Shrimp and has since overtaken the original pattern in popularity amongst anglers world wide. Enjoy! Need fly tying material? Check out our on-line Fly Shop. With over 65,000 items in stock, we’ve got what you need.
Categories: Fly Tying, Salmon Flies Tags: Davie McPhail, Salmon flies, Salmon fly patterns
How to Dye Feathers Sunburst
Davie McPhail shows us how to dye strung hackle feathers Sunburst in this fly tying video tutorial. If you have not ventured into the world of dyeing your own fly tying material (yet), this video by Davie McPhail is a good introduction into the Art and Alchemy of dyeing fly tying material. Dyeing Feathers In a nut shell, here are the basic steps: Wash feathers in soapy water. Davie recommends Johnsons Baby Shampoo. This removes oils from the feathers and helps dye penetration. Heat 1 1/2 pints water to near boiling. For best results use distilled water. Add 1/4 to [...]
Categories: Fly Tying Tags: Davie McPhail, dyeing fly tying material, Fly Tying, fly tying materials
[Video] Tying Fran Betters’ Usual with Davie McPhail
This week’s Friday Night Morning Fly Tying video is a dandy – Fran Betters’ Usual tied by Davie McPhail. The Usual is a very versatile fly pattern and can be tied to represent many of the larger, high riding mayflies such as the Hendrickson, Cahill and Sulphur simply by varying the color. Tips on Tying the Usual with Snowshoe Rabbit Well if you are looking for a simple dry fly to tie, the Usual is it. Using just one material, Snowshoe Rabbit, you can whip off a dozen of these in no time. Snowshoe Rabbit is pretty easy to tie [...]
Categories: Dry Flies, Fly Fishing Books, Fly Tying Tags: Cahill, Davie McPhail, dry flies, Fly Tying, fly tying video, Fran Betters, Hendrickson dun, Sulphur, The Usual
[Video] It’s Hendrickson Fly Time
It’s Hendrickson fly time here in the mid-Atlantic states of the US so for the next few weeks we’ll feature Hendrickson fly patterns including nymphs, emergers, soft hackles, duns and spinners. In tonight’s Friday Night Fly Tying Video by Davie McPhail we feature the Hare’s Ear nymph, an all-time classic that makes an excellent Hendrickson nymph imitation. Active Hendrickson Nymph Prior to emergence, Hendrickson nymphs become very active, as shown in the video clip below from Wisconsin Fly Fisher, and their wing cases will become very dark. A size 12 to 14 Hare’s Ear nymph with black thin skin for [...]
Categories: Fly Tying, Nymphs Tags: Davie McPhail, Fly Tying, fly tying video, Hendrickson, nymphs, Wisconsin Fly Fisher
[Video] Baetis Cripple by Davie McPhail
Davie McPhail demonstrates how to tie a Baetis cripple in this fly tying video tutorial. Baetis Cripple The cold hard reality of the life of a Baetis fly is that many of the poor mayflies never make it to adulthood. Rather they die while struggling to break free of their nymphal shuck or through the water’s surface. While sad and tragic for the mayfly, Baetis cripples are a venerable bonzana for hungry trout. Quigley vs. McPhail Baetis cripple patterns are often tied “Quigley style” with a forward wing extending over the eye hook. Tonight’s fly tying video by Davie McPhail, [...]
Categories: Dry Flies, Fly Tying Tags: baetis cripple, baetis patterns, bwo cripple, Davie McPhail
[Fly Tying Channel] 201 Fly Tying Videos
This week we collected our 200th fly tying video (over 25 hours of video) and the honors goes to Davie McPhail who ties this Adams Irresistible dry fly, a pattern popular here in the states. I just love Davie’s Scottish accent – I could listen to him tying flies all day! Aside from his great accent, Davie is considered one of the best fly tyers in Europe and you will learn a ton from watching his instructional fly tying videos, which we have conveniently collected for you on our new Fly Tying Channel. To learn more from Davie consider picking [...]
Categories: Fly Tying Tags: Davie McPhail, Fly Tying
[Video] Tying the Goats Toe with Davie McPhail
Davie McPhail demonstrates in this fly tying video how to tie the famous Goats Toe, an excellent Salmon, Sea Trout and Brown Trout pattern. Goats Toe Material List Hook: Kamasan B175 size 10 Thread: Uni-Thread 8/0, black Body: Peacock Herl Wing: Peacock Neck Feather Tail: Wool, red Ribbing: Wool, red Enjoy! Need fly tying material? Check out our on-line fly shop. With over 65,000 items in stock, you might be surprised what you find.
Categories: Fly Tying, Salmon Flies, Streamers Tags: Davie McPhail, Goats Toe, Salmon flies, streamer
[Fly Tying Video] Tying a Caddis Nymph Pupa by Davie McPhail
Davie McPhail demonstrates how to tie a Caddis Nymph Pupa in this fly tying video tutorial. Caddis Nymph Pupa Material List Hook: Kamasan B110 or Mustad CO68 or TMC 2457 Thread: Monocord 3/0, Orange Underbody: Flat Lead Tape Body: Adult Seal dubbing Legs: Partridge Thorax: Peacock Herl, dyed Orange Ribbing: Plastic ribbing Enjoy! p.s. If you are looking for seal dubbing you can find it on eBay. Simi-Seal makes a good alternate to natural seal if you prefer a synthetic material. Need fly tying material? Check out our on-line fly shop. With over 65,000 items in stock, you might be [...]
Categories: Fly Tying, Nymphs Tags: caddis patterns, caddis pupa, Davie McPhail, fly tying video
