Tying a Small Humpy (Dry Fly) with Davie McPhail

[@ronvanderbol1319]

Thats a challenging fly to tie. I see people starting with the wing and ending with cutting the hair butts in the neck. But this is the right way to tie a humpy. Fantastic as always.

[@nicknick2559]

Tying a humpy in size 20 is not trivial. Impressive as ever Mr.McPhail.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Having just tied a box of small dries up I hope folks realise how much skill it takes to tie a fly like this #20, well done pal.

[@tomcrowley9269]

my brain absolutely loves small flies. My eye sight, not so much. Humpys always fascinated me. They don't seem to mimic anything I have seen in the wild but fish take them. Beautiful job as usual. Stay safe and thank you from one who has been continually learning for more years than I can count.

[@larryw1389]

Great proportions and a light touch, you must be a surgeon in your other life. Beautiful, Thanks

[@terryllmonroe6903]

Beautifully well done again Davie. I like the Humpy as much as anyone, and have learned that the trout in the creeks I fish prefer different colors. Rainbows like a yellow bodied Humpy, the browns prefer red, the brookies like purple and the cutthroat like a burgandy. A tyer can tie these in any color thread they want and experiment with them. Fantastic looking fly as always sir. I have learned so much from you.

[@jimseaman2558]

David, thank you for taking the time to show us how to tie the small humpy. It is one of my favorite searching flies here in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana. I trust you are well. Jim Seaman, Darby, Montana

[@hankvana2149]

Very nice Davie! Like Humpies - they are so durable and buoyant. A great search pattern if nothing is hatching.

[@markwolf9337]

Bravo Davie! So wonderful. So simply tied. Perfection as always. Please don’t ever stop teaching us!

[@luisfinochio1262]

This fly and the tying procedure is defined in one word: "excellent"

[@bcon900]

I tied dozen in size 18. I haven't attemped size 20. Thanks for the pattern.

[@Electronicpoacher1]

I live in the borders and fish the Witeadder which has small brownies about 6 inches mostly, they are great fun but have to use very small flies, great to see ya using small hooks.

[@paulallen7651]

Thanks Mr. McPhail! A favorite search pattern and, in #16 yellow with bleached elk, the best yellow sally. As a double in big sizes on 2XL, a passable yellow stonefly or hopper. Good for you doing it down to 20! You are an international treasure!

[@jack_batterson]

Beautiful, old-school Humpy! Well done, sir!

[@TheBevanboy1]

A true master at work these flys are amazing

[@jameswilson6717]

Pure and simple a master at work

[@johnshand6176]

Lovely tie on such a small hook. I don't tie anything below size 18 and that's hard enough for me but you are a maestro and that shows. Thanks from down-under in NZ.

[@etamaman]

Great tie. Hats off to ya for tying a size 20.👍🏻

[@bowhunter2712]

As usual you can make even a simple fly look like a masterpiece. You are and have been my inspiration and I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you and your videos and how far my own tying has come because of you. Thank you Davey and please keep em coming.

[@jlzorn5]

I also have learned so much from you SIR. On many occasions I have been asked about my Flys in my box. From very experienced fisherman, many southern fish have fallen your european style flies.

[@tummy_fritters]

The first time I caught a trout on a dry fly, I was using a humpy. I've always found them difficult to tie, though. I think this will help a lot, though I don't think I'm ready for #20 hooks yet haha. Lovely work, Davie.

[@simonsmith9363]

I've tried tying very small dry flies before, none came out as beautiful as this one, you make it look effortless!

[@andersklasson1226]

Lovely little fly! Tanks Davie👍

[@marks.5288]

Thanks very much Davie . The humpy is one of my all time favorite flies. Never tried tying it down to a size 20. I always have trouble with the proportion of the length of the deer hair to get the wing sized correctly.

[@krallmi48]

I did learn something... again... =] Thank you, Davie... Mike

[@nestorg100]

Excellent! I just tied your version in #18. Thank you!

[@jameshughes9234]

I can't believe you don't have a million subscribers.

[@1973fafo]

What a great fly! A fantastic idea and technique, I will try that. Thank you very much for sharing :)

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Nice , I like hump’s . There a very underrated searching pattern , it seems they have fallen out of favor with the advent of foam . Personally I like them better they float like a cork and you can tie them in a multitude of colors and sizes. Thanks for sharing

[@sirmegallot3276]

Never thought to tie that pattern in such a small size, my #20s tend to be very simple and sparse but I love the idea of being able to fish such a buoyant and visible fly in such a small size. Will tired these up for sure in the future. I am currently at west branch delaware with the wooden drift boat I helped my friend build for the rest of the week, and have managed to catch a small brown on a march brown emerger yesterday, hopefully the big boys start rising soon would love to hook into one. Many of the flies in my box I have learned to tie from watching your videos, hope you are well, best wishes from NY

[@duderoony]

That is so sweet. I’ll definitely try to tie it. Nothing like a challenge! lol. Thank you for another one dude. Keep safe.

[@speedoflight9005]

Nice!!! Must be a killer in summer when those horseflies and small bees are surround us.

[@stevegriffiths5219]

Love that lessen👍

[@MarkNovy]

one of my fathers favorite flies to tie..

[@lasse1187]

Great pattern

[@kerrypitt9789]

Davie I tried this style but I could never get the length right on the start so I tie the wing in as a seperate step. I may try this again, I've been tying #16 with elk hair and moose tail. Will try this again tonight. Thank you.

[@peterdavies164]

Thank you Davie

[@earllubold2505]

Excellent job

[@MyPancho1]

Mighty fine! I'll bet that works a treat.

[@nordmende73]

Great! Thank you!

[@101mossie]

Very nice , enjoyed that👍🏻

[@AngaraFF]

Как всегда- великолепно! As always, great!

[@dongil123]

Davie what do you think of Dr slick products? seem kind of expensive are they worth it? also do you just chuck your scissors or have you a way to keep them sharp? Many thanks I never tire of watching your amazing demonstrations.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi dongil123, Dr Slicks are good scissors and used by many tyers, I have have used a couple of sets over the years myself..The way I use scissors though I go through them and I like the 4 inch razor scissor which many companies sell from Tiemco to Veniards all are good some last longer than others but it's up to you what one you would like to buy..I'm glad you enjoy the videos and thank you for the kind words... All the very best Davie..

[@awflyfishing]

Great tied! 👌

[@pierrelalonde4894]

Amazing 👍

[@dominiqueleblanc2193]

Another great tie! Do you wear glasses to tie those small flies?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Dominique LeBlanc, I do wear +2 reading glasses though only in the last couple of years as I'm getting on now...I do get my eyes tested every couple of years and I don't get glasses as they keep saying I don't need any...I'm glad you liked the fly... All the very best Davie.....

[@genehughes5036]

Lovely tying Davie and made to look achievable for novices like myself- would you mind telling me what those scissors are you’re using

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Gene Hughes, I am using 4 inch razor scissors which many companies sell, I like the length of the blade which suits the way I tye flies...I'm glad you enjoyed the video and the fly I tyed... All the very best Davie..

[@magott2]

So nice! Thanks!

[@markdovell24]

Excellent!! 😎

[@orth..8171]

Thank's!

[@dennisdawe7326]

Davie nice tie. What is the size 20 your using in North American size.

[@RebeIMate]

For dry-flies, one could argue that the top of the fly really does not matter because fish cant see it. For example in this fly the deer is a very fragile material which could be easily damaged and therefore ruin the whole fly. Even though it may have not been necessary material to use in the first place beacause the fish can't see it... What do you think?

[@moneychange9213]

Davie, A beautiful, simplified version of the Humpy. Do you think that this "small" Humpy version would work okay on slightly bigger hooks, say up to size 14 or so? Thank you for all of the fine videos.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Money Change, Yes it can be tyed in bigger sizes in this style as all you have to do is pick a piece of deer hair that suits the size you want to tye...I'm glad you enjoy the videos...All the very best Davie..

[@jobsjobbed5125]

What’s the difference between a dry and a wet fly?

[@dongil123]

First view and first comment I'm happy cheers Davie👍

[@chuckarooful]

Very nice Davie. May I ask, what insect is it meant to represent? Or is it an all-round dry ‘bug’ as such?

[@kerrypitt9789]

Mayfly but can be an attractor pattern. I wonder if Davie has done a Royal Humpy.

[@etamaman]

It’s a high floating rough water pattern to imitate several bugs. More of an attractor that floats like a cork. Most popular colors are red or yellow. Bigger sizes are tied with 2 hackles(grizzly and coachman brown).

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi chuckling h, As Kerri and etamaman, said it's an attractor like pattern and can give the impression of a few flies on the water, they have been used for decades and are as popular today as they have always been especially in the USA..I'm glad you liked the fly... All the very best Davie..

[@chuckarooful]

Makes sense, I guessed as much, it looks that type of fly and a great looking fly it is too. Reminds me of a little coachman or something along those lines. Would work the best for mayfly too I'm sure. Thanks for the responses. Charlie (Ireland)

[@GHuber-xh5vv]

With this pattern in this hooksize you show again your exeptional flytying skills. Which leader tip diameter are you using with this hooksize?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi G. Huber, I'm glad you liked the flies I've been tying, I use a 7x tippet which is 2lb breaking strain.. All the very best Davie..

[@GHuber-xh5vv]

@@DavieMcPhail Thank you for the information, best regards and ATB. Guido Huber

[@АнатолийЗайцев-я1щ]

Великолепно 👍👍👍🤝🙋‍♂️

[@manuellozanoortega9407]

Bonita mosca. Buen flotador para el tandem, no?

[@stevethistle7974]

Hello Mr. McPhail, I am hoping you can help out and tie a fly for me. It is a pattern from a friend who was a great flyfishing guide , rod maker, fly tyer and all around gentleman. He has fallen ill and has some health issues, which now prohibit him from any activities at all. The fly is called the "River Ranger" and is published in a book "Trout flies of the East, by Schollmyer and Leeson. The gentleman who I am asking you to tie this for is Wayne Martin of the forks Fly shop in Caledon Ontario Canada. I think he would be delighted to see this video if it is possible. Much APPRECIATE ALL YOU DO FOR THE FLY TYING AND FISHING COMMUNITY. I have started to tie my own flies after seeing your videos. sorry I have no other way to contact you, Cheers Steve Thistle

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Steve, I don't have this book and there's nothing on the internet showing a River Ranger, do you have the dressing for this fly? As I would be happy to do this for your friend as long as I have the materials though I will do my best.. All the very best Davie

[@stevethistle7974]

@@DavieMcPhail Hello Mr. Mc Phail I do have this book and will try to send this nformation to you, very nice of you to do this. not the best with attaching or sending photos but i could email to you. [e-mail] Cheers Steve.

[@stevethistle7974]

hi Davie, i tried to send you photos from the book via facebook, not sure if you can access this, also posted the photos on my instagram page. The river ranger is not easily found, I think only recipe is in this book. will facebook or instagram work for you? if not no problem. keep tying, teaching and entertaining. Cheers Steve

[@rudigerh.8596]

Fly Tying

[@davidhallard7427]

Surely that's a Wee Humpy Davie.

[@ИгорьТопорков-й5щ]

Класс!!!

[@NickWRayl]

Davie, could you tie this pattern but demonstrate a reverse hackle like kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIPGf2lvd718jtE. Thanks in advance excellent as usual!