Tying a Dunkeld Sparkler (Wet Fly) by Davie McPhail

[@bluesimon13ify]

A great fly & you say its a good seatrout fly, I love it,😀

[@НеяскинСергей]

Здравствуйте Davie McPhail. Отличная приманка, великолепное исполнение, все ясно и понятно, хотя комментарий на Английском языке. Превосходная работа!!! С уважением Сергей Н.

[@gizmocarr3093]

When you hit this fly with an ultraviolet light, it pops just right. I always wonder why you add Jungle Cock eyes on everything you tie if you can. It did for some reason make them unique. I wanted to copy your patterns and when I found how much Jungle Cock capes cost I was shocked but not deterred. I bought the best one I could not really afford. It cost slightly less than $100 dollars and was shockingly small. Many of the feathers on the cape had split and I quickly learned how to repair them. I do not think most people watching your videos know how much work goes into just one demonstration because they seldom try copying closely any of your patterns. However, I know. Adding an eye to any pattern improves it 100%. Adding the proper amount of UV material is another secret to catching more fish. Too much flash, sparkle, or UV color and fish will refuse a fly and even spook with few exceptions. Using 3D-eyes out performs Jungle Cock, but patterns too small for 3D-eyes I use Jungle Cock. However, I don’t think you will see a plastic eye tied fly displayed in a shadow box any time soon. Jungle Cock is faster to add to flies and looks much more natural, I just hate leaving flies with Jungle Cock decorating trees on the little streams I fish. I prefer giving them to others. I tell them they are close copies of Davie McPhail’s patterns and work magic on fussy trout. If just one of these fly fishing professors ever shows me one they tied, I will let you know. It takes me three hours or longer to perfect and tie one of your patterns from scratch. Some and many of them I fail repeatedly and curse you for making it look so easy. My little fly tying room looks like a tornado went thru or was vandalize by a feather-eating monster after completing three flies. I will never be a professional fly dresser because no one could afford the price.

[@franckmilliot7866]

Excellent very Nice, Thank you Mister McPhail

[@OldBear5255]

Great looking wet fly mate. Besides rainbows and browns that would be a super for brookies here. Thanks for sharing another great pattern my friend. Best Regards, Ken

[@dannymcg8300]

Fantastic looking fly Davie. Very well tied and an enjoyable video as always. Many thanks for sharing.

[@hankvana2149]

Very nice (as always) Davie! With these colors and overall shape I can see this as a looking like a sunfish fry and a size 10 would match them nicely around the end of June. I'll definitely be adding a couple to the box as the bass are very fond of baby sunfish :-) ATB! Hank

[@dongil123]

Will tie me up some tonight. Thanks for that Davie.

[@georgeb6412]

A thing of beauty davie, very nicely tied,

[@kiyoshilengyel4747]

an awesome pattern mate... thnx.4.sharing Daviesan!! ;))

[@duderoony]

Sweet. I’ll try to tie this one Davie. Although you well know mine don’t come out quite so pretty! lol Thanks for another beauty.

[@kuttycrew]

Very nice tie Davie.

[@davidprice5707]

Thanks again Davie

[@michaeljmckinnon2960]

Great fly tying as always.

[@owenmoran8344]

Hi Davie, do you know where I could get hold of that flash from? Or could you recommend a good substitute for it? Many thanks.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Owen, It's called Gold Speckled Flash from Flashabou and I have attached a link to it for you to see, I'm sure you will find it nearer to you.mistpool.com/en/product/199/speckled-flashabou.html All the very best Davie

[@Vincentdonnelly5158]

Looks brilliant

[@chesterrosocha5769]

Hello David what do you mean by you prefer it a little lighter?

[@krallmi48]

Hello Davie, I was wondering, you mentioned tying this fly for sea trout and grisle but a sparser version. Would the hook be bigger and/or a longer shank type? Mike

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Mike, An Alex Jackson single hook in size 6 to size 10 would be a good size though you could go bigger if you want depending where and when you are fishing... All the very best Davie...

[@krallmi48]

@@DavieMcPhail Thank you, Davie... that helps. Mike

[@tomcrowley9269]

have a good Easter sir

[@50Squirrel]

Love the fly!

[@ИринаБаранова-п8р]

As always everything fine!!!

[@militarist7777]

Шикардос.

[@Relikt59]

Thanks. Very good.

[@simon-fly3516]

Davie, I have been watching your videos carefully and truly appreciate your consistency and the efficiency of the techniques you use. I understand the equipment you use is critical to the quality you seek. I have developed an innovative bobbin and would like to know if would be willing to try it if I sent you my latest model? You feedback would be much appreciated. Thank you for your consideration. Hugues.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Hugues, Do you have a website or a way of seeing your bobbin holder as I would be interested in seeing one...Thank you for the kind words... All the very best Davie..

[@simon-fly3516]

Davie, Thank you for your prompt response. I do not yet have public information available on the product as I am making the final touches before starting production. Should you be willing to send me an email at [e-mail], I can send you pictures and a short video demonstration (not as nice as yours...). Again, thank you for your consideration. Hugues Malandain

[@simon-fly3516]

@@DavieMcPhail Would you have another mean of communication? the information is a bit too sensitive right at the moment to post a link on youtube. I hope you understand. Thank you. Hugues

[@ikramakhmedov1168]

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[@ikramakhmedov1168]

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[@TrifonovYra]

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[@ejones4765]

Is this an old video please Davie ?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Dewi Jones, It's a new video though I have a standard dressing of the Dunkeld on youtube... ATB Davie..

[@ejones4765]

@@DavieMcPhail Please keep posting new patterns for us my friend.

[@sebastiaorigues6398]

I'm Brazilian, I do not speak your language well, but I hope you understand. You are my reference in the tied For me the best in the world .... I know you get a lot of messages. But I hope you read what I'm writing. It will be an honor for me .. I'll see if I have material to try to reproduce a bait similar to yours and I will send the photo Congratulations on sharing your ties ..

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Sebastiao Rigues, Just a small message to say thank you for the kind words... All the very best Davie..