Tying a Large MayFly Nymph by Davie McPhail

[@philipjones6083]

Looks real very creative use of materials once again absolutely beautiful work Davie sir

[@StigWilkinson]

Bloody hell, what a fly. A pain in the neck to tie, but by god, how realistic is that.

[@callumford3662]

Your a pure inspiration to me davie I'm only 12 years old and relatively new to fly tying so you really do help me thanks Callum

[@fullstrutn]

Callum greetings from America, stay with it and be an inspiration to someone else ,,sure wish I had started at 12

[@callumford3662]

fullstrutn thank you, I'm still at it, I'm 14 now and just caught my first salmon a few months back so progress is being made 👍

[@josephh957]

Have you kept tying? I started in high school and then stopped for a bit (wish I hadn’t though)

[@kerrypitt9789]

You would be 19 now!! How are you making out? Have you kept up with it? I hope so! The sport needs more young people learning the The Craft.

[@MarkSchmidt-w6s]

Excellent as a Hexeginia

[@kerrypitt9789]

That is a great looking fly there Davie! WOW!!

[@icefisher1171]

You are truly a master. I absolutely love to watch you tie. God bless, my friend.

[@jamesvatter5729]

That is a terrific looking tie, Davie. The hook point riding upward also makes it a winner in my book.

[@timjames6190]

Best mayfly nymph I’ve ever seen 💯👍

[@seanmooney3907]

Wonderfully detailed nymph, not too difficult a tie. Beautiful as usual, Davie. Thanks for sharing a great pattern. Wish my eye were as creative as yours. Can't have everything I guess. All the best to you and yours. God Bless. It's the birthday of the U.S.A. tonight. I didn't think anyone would post, glad you did. Always love to see what's coming off your vise next. Sean

[@embatan1]

Davie ! Thank you for all videos that you make!!!

[@rickneck2857]

Another perfect representation of the "art of fly tying",your the best ive ever seen!! keep them coming Davie

[@66bigbuds]

Your an artist Davie.

[@kevinjtoner]

Davie, you have the patience of a saint! Thank you for another gem. Best regards.......Kevin.

[@johnmorrell9468]

Work of art. Explained very well as you go also

[@davidgoodwin658]

If that wont catch a trout nothing will. I would need a half dozen of them in my fly box. Excellent video.

[@ashtonnutten7074]

I love your trout and salmon flies. The videos help alot.

[@seantowlson836]

Thanks Davie. A real pleasure to watch.

[@Seanthomasflyfishing]

Hi Davie, I found out today that your videos are fantastic for calming my 3 week old daughter go to sleep when she becomes unsettled. Great for me as I love your videos anyway and now my wife can't moan at me for spending hours watching you tying as I have the "it's to settle her" excuse lol. Thank you 😉 Kind regards Sean

[@moonstarer55]

Superb fly tying

[@akanclub]

My ideal nymph . Thank you Davie.

[@waltervancleave6495]

Ohio steelhead Davie ? You can bet your pants I'll be giving it a try! Your amazing buddy. Think's for another reason to watch your videos. God's speed best regards from Ohio.

[@Weestuart81]

Ur flees always spot on love aw ur auld videos

[@hdmalpas]

Thank you Davie.

[@royalwulff54]

Hi Mr.McPhaiL, I'm frm S'pore, admire your work beautifully done v neat n precised been following your technic for the past 15years tk U v much hope to see more video frm you

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi RoyalWulff54 Othman, I'm glad you enjoy the videos and the flies that I tye, I have plans to tye and film many more....Thank you for the kind words.. All the very best Davie

[@royalwulff54]

Thank you for your reply. We ( my wife & I ) have enjoyed the videos & have learnt a lot from them. We were successful in fooling many fish with the Rhycophila,Edgebright & Pheasant Tail & Organza Pheasant Tail 😊

[@elkhunter3349]

GOLDEN STONEFLY NYMPH a Very nice fly! Great video's

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi +Teddy Cahil, I use a Law Vise which was made by a gentleman called Lawrence Waldron but unfortunately he no longer makes them... All the very best Davie

[@aurelienlinnenkamp9885]

So great, it look so like a real insect, you just need CRI,CRI,CRI,CRI ....

[@royalwulff54]

Hi Davie, Thank you for your Generosity in sharing these videos. regards Mrs RoyalWulff54 -June 😊😊

[@sargefaria]

Absolutely incredible Sir!

[@flyingdutchman5278]

Beautiful nymph. Thx for the inspiration!

[@ericlong9085]

cracking fly davie

[@lepetitpecheuralamou]

verry nice fly. Thx for you awesome job.

[@davidprice5707]

that's an amazing fly, thanks

[@mazman8343]

OMG I could only dream of tyeing this out of my league davie. I'll have to stick to the simple one's lovely as always. 🐟

[@caileanmoore2835]

Another belter buddy.

[@TheCanary24]

Shining👍

[@petervarkala5674]

Terrific fly and technique. This is basically a Hexagenia or Burrower? I don't believe these are very well represented on youtube or even in flyshops in the States so I really appreciate the instruction.

[@grahamlonergan8964]

Gees Davie - thank you - Ill be at this one w while :)

[@donngrimes6179]

Very nice!

[@МаксимКарамшин]

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[@garrettramsey2761]

Hi Davie Would Hares ear dubbing be an ok substitute for SLF

[@hunt4fish]

watched every move; excellent fly tying. the tying thread you use here seems very thin, what is it?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi hunt4fish, I used Uni-8/0 Light Cahill and I'm glad you enjoyed the video... All the very best Davie

[@Flugefisker]

Hi! 4. Back, Mottled NYMPH Skin & 7. Thorax Cover, Mottled NYMPH Skin - maybe Mottled THIN Skin (Wapsi)? The material in the video is very thin than Nymphskin.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Flugefisker, I have attached a link to the nymph skin that I used.... All the very best Davie... spiritriver.com/materials/synthetics/nymph-skin

[@Flugefisker]

***** ok, thx!

[@linejensen2526]

I wonder whitc animal those long CDC feather come from. The other day I fund a dead svane, and I was looking foreward too all the CDC I would get for that big bird, and it was very short, and maybe 12 feathers

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Line Jensen, They come from white domestic duck and there's not many on these birds as well... All the very best Davie...

[@CoLbEeBrYaN]

Dear Davie, Very ingenious design to get the bug to travel upside down. I believe this could alleviate some of the frustrations of getting hung up on the bottom. And having to check your flies every few casts for muck on the hook . My question is. What are your thoughts on bead headed jig hooks for nymphs. I noticed you haven't tied any. And also haven't tied many bead heads in general. I know you are in UK and you guys have strong ideals. it considered not pure to use bead heads or jigs? Kind regards from Lappland. Colbee

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Colbee, I'm glad you liked the mayfly nymph...I do fish with bead headed flies but as you said I don't have many videos on youtube showing how to tye them which I should have as they are fished a lot here in the UK especially for Grayling..I have fished and tyed a few flies using the jig hooks but I've ran out at the moment.. All the very best Davie

[@troutmc1000]

Does the wax last you long would tie get a lot flys from 1

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi +patrick mc carthy, I would say that if you were tying flies just for yourself a piece of wax would last you for many years.... All the very best Davie

[@WeeDavie56]

Davie where can i buy really good quality CDC? All the cdc products ive bought have been rubbish 🙁 its always too small when it comes and struggle to get 2 turns around a body on a fly? Price is not an option will pay anything for quality cdc😀 thanks in advance

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi memmnock, I am always looking for good CDC feathers and the best I have bought came from a gentleman in Ireland called Pat Nolan of Premier Angling as this is where I got the cdc I used it the video. He can be hard to contact as he does have a Facebook page as this is the best way...Another good source and who I have got some excellent natural grey CDC this year was form a gentleman called David Jedlicka but again he can only be contacted through Facebook..I wish I could be of more help to you.. All the very best Davie..

[@WeeDavie56]

Davie McPhail many thanks davie

[@teddycahil5722]

Hi Davie, what type of vise do you have?

[@ginazebley1780]

where do you get the lead tape?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Mark Zebley, It can be quite hard to find and as well it's not cheap but I uploaded a video of how to make your own flat lead using lead wire and a seam roller...I've attached a link to the video for you to see... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYerkGdvrctghqs All the very best Davie

[@handcannon1388]

+Davie McPhail I found some on ebay, I believe it is used to weight/balance golf clubs, tennis rackets, and the like. It is expensive, though. If you look around, you may find 1/4" width; even that seemed too wide, so I split it lengthwise with a pair of old scissors (don't use Your best). Great video!

[@aurelienlinnenkamp9885]

Beautiful, it's crazy what we can make 👌 🪶 🪰