Tying a Silver Invicta (Traditional Wet Fly) with Davie McPhail.

[@kerrypitt9789]

A hint of blue, a little Glitter, beautiful fly Davie!

[@dryflyman7121]

Thanks Davie. I used to tie this pattern quite a lot in the late 80’s/early 90’s, as it was a very successful pattern when fished on the point at Rutland Water, back in the days when Lough style fishing was very successful. Tied on a size 10 heavy gauge hook it caught many good rainbows, particularly from August onwards when I am certain they took it for small pin fry. Yet again, another pattern where you have to use blue jay and not a substitute ! 👍

[@scotsmaninthephilippines1659]

Davie yet another fine instructional demonstration with your usual tips to make things easier, I'll save this and give it a try.

[@AllanMHutton]

A Superb tying and a wonderfully successfull fly too. Im suitibly inspired that I am going to tie a few of these tonight.

[@dannymcg8300]

Cracking fly as always Davie. Very well tied and explained. I've been practicing wings and this video is a great help. Many thanks.

[@sergjimenez2328]

Really awesome work Davie .thank you for showing me some of your nice work

[@tedandrews405]

Beautifully made...

[@paleozon]

I like this one. In fact, I like many of your flies, Davie. I have watched many of your videos, most of which I want to try. I'll definitely give this one a try for some winter steelies. I have been itching to go out and catch some, something I haven't done for a while because of my work schedule changes. Thanks for sharing. Moulay

[@joelselman]

...of the larger flies I tie for economies sake, for use in the rivers when I am well enough to fish. Although many of the small flies are beyond my ability to attach to tippet, I watch you create them and marvel at your skill. Thank you

[@joesanders6898]

Beautiful bug. You make it look so easy.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Thank you Joe, I'm glad you enjoy the videos.... All the very best Davie...

[@simmo0498]

Another quality production well done Davie, a classic fly.

[@graemebrown1191]

Lovely as usual 👏👏

[@Theramgmbh]

really nice job.. this fly works great in Ireland in the Midlands after dark for "croneen" trout..which are indigenous to Ireland and run from the rivers to Lough Derg on the Shannon..

[@kerrypitt9789]

Very interesting. The Croneen trout goes to sea? Do they grow quite large? I ask about the sea because they are a migratory type of Brown Trout I'm wondering if Migratory means to the sea. In Atlantic Canada they have Anadromous Brook Trout that go to sea and may weigh 14lbs

[@JamesMcCutcheon]

Awesome Fly. I have collected wild bird feathers some Blue Jay and Cardinal - the colors are bright blue but I liked the way you put the Bluejay with the mottled look on the throat of the fly. Again excellent Video work PERFECT!

[@EatShredSleep87]

Do you do anything to treat/sanitize these wild bird feathers?

[@stephenmcnab6926]

Brilliant as per sir

[@HI-rj4tf]

I got 20" rainbow on this fly last week. Nice fly!

[@joelselman]

Hi Davie, No need to respond. Just wanted to let you know how appreciated your artwork is. As someone who first learned fly tying from books back in the seventies, I know how lucky those learning today are by having your expertise at their disposal. Many of the flies I watch you tie I would no longer attempt due to poor eyesight among other health issues, but I watch them anyway, enjoying and appreciating your skill. I am still tying, but am limited to large steelhead flies and other...

[@dahutful]

What a beauty!

[@TheTrollhater]

Great tie... Thanks for your videos ..

[@cuansmusic]

Hi Davie. When you say you need one slip from each side for the wing, is that each side of the feather or two separate feathers?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi @cuanmuyllaert6930, It's a feather from the right wing and one from the left so that the wings curve naturally coming together to meet at the tips.. All the very best Davie

[@cuansmusic]

@@DavieMcPhail thanks a million

[@mttrouthntr]

Davie, I admire your methodical approach to efficiency when you tie and the details you share. I've noticed you use a brush with a rubber looking cap when you varnish your flies. I've never seen something like that advertised or in shops. Would you mind sharing what it is and where you got it? Thanks again for sharing such great educational videos. RCK

[@giulianomasetti7689]

Hi Davie, I'm preparing flies for the Golden Award . Can you please tell me how to make the wings for the silver invicta. I have wasted dozen oh hen pheasant to the point of giving up flytying. I can do your style wings, but not accepted!! Your help will be most appreciated. Giuliano

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Giuliano, I have attached two links to flies that I used hen pheasant tail on which shows how to make a wing that may help you get a better wing for your award...Let me know how you get on... All the very best Davie.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqiXc5Vqrqlloq8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJm9mYilf8SZnMk

[@giulianomasetti7689]

@@DavieMcPhail hI Davie, thanks for your reply. I will let you know how I get on. Many thanks.

[@myflieswetsanddriesmyflies6071]

Hi Giuliano. Is this the FDG gold? If so, the Invicta wing has to be folded, not paired. How are you getting on with it? Great video as always Davie, many thanks. Gary

[@giulianomasetti7689]

@@DavieMcPhail Hi Davie, I have failed miserably!! So much so that I'm considering to skip the Award till such a time clubs are reopening. Love your videos. You make it look so easy. Regards, Giuliano

[@salopian1326]

Hi Davie Love your vids in a class of there own.Have u made that DVD yet and if so please give details. Kind regards Salopian

[@rchouser123]

I have been tying for years. Maybe it's me or cheap materials but, I cannot seem to tie wings like the ones in this video. If I try to tie a traditional Royal Coachman I end up making it into a Royal Wulff because, I cant get it right. I know it's more durable to tie Wulffs but, for my own satisfaction it is not the same. Can you please offer a tip or a video link to help me out. Thank you

[@gouda762]

Hi Davie, just wondering what that wax you put on the outside of your finger is?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Downbytheriver01, I use Veniards Prepared Fly Tyers Wax, they are a wholesale company so any shop the stocks their materials will be able to help you..I have attached a link to the wax for you to see... All the very best Davie www.veniard.com/product4276/section9/

[@theplasterer123]

thanks for the vids davie methodical right anuff m8 cheers :)

[@ejones4765]

How easy would it be to tie this pattern as well as Mallard & Claret & Teal, Blue and Silver in the Tenkara style please Davie?

[@DavieMcPhail]

HiDewi Jones, Yes you could tye these patterns in the Tenkara style as I have done one or two patterns myself and it always pays to use well and tested colour combinations... All the very best Davie

[@maedhrosoronra]

Hi Davie. What kind of wax do you use to wax your thread? The ones I've come across here are very sticky.

[@idahoangel48]

have you thought about making dvds to sale?

[@timmaccowan]

Do you most of the wet flys on a 14-12?Another great video. Keep them coming.

[@LukeHogan2]

hi davie where do you get your hen pheasant quill regards luke

[@MrKoiking1]

havent tied any flies for a few months, better start making some more soon:

[@CeeDeeLeigh]

Hi Davie, Does the wing have to be hen pheasant or would cock work? Cheers Chris 'Salford-Scally' Leigh

[@difrent44]

Hi davie i posted a comment on your resent video and that was about if you can be tying "the Evining star"? ATB difrent44

[@rchouser123]

@rchouser123 ps. I just subscribed!