Tying a Spey Fly The Lady Caroline with Davie McPhail

[@dylanupdyke2745]

Ive been watching your videos from the very beginning and this one has always been my favorite. RIP MR DAVIE MCPHAIL ...YOUVE BEEN AND ALWAYS WILL BE MISSED!!!!

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Dylan, I'm glad you enjoy the video and that the Lady Caroline is your favourite, it is a lovely fly to tye..I have have to tell you though I'm not away yet... All the very best Davie

[@dylanupdyke2745]

@@DavieMcPhail THANK GOD!!! I WAS HOPING YOU WOULD RESPOND!!! LOL GOOGLE LIED LOL. They said you passed away of a heart attack 2 yrs ago! I was so sad. I really would like YOUR Lady Caroline fly so I can have in a shadow box over my tying bench!! Your my ABSOLUTELY favorite fly tier Davie!! I've met many famous people before and was never "star struck" but your more than famous to me lol.

[@Stalde87]

​@@DavieMcPhail 😂 Im glad.

[@steveg8322]

Megan Boyd's fly is a treasure, doubtless as yours are and will be.

[@neilkloppenborg8399]

Such gorgeous proportions a spey fly has. Your bronze mallard handling is legendary.

[@jackreeves3001]

These Boyd inspired flys appear like magic! Thanks for sharing!

[@aurelienlinnenkamp9885]

Like everytime GREAT flys. THANKS !

[@владимирхрипунов-л5в]

Awesome ! Excellent work!Fantastic beautiful fly!

[@davidkerr2285]

It's an absolute pleasure to watch you tie. I'm a hairwing lover but I'm really starting to like the Spey type flies.

[@cgeatches]

Thanks for this. I’ve been tying Carrie Stevens flies (and other elegant bugs) for several years and really never mounted any even though friends have asked for some for Christmas or whatever.

[@lasse1187]

Your flytying is formidable thx for sharing

[@tummy_fritters]

Always a pleasure to watch you tie, Davie. Well done.

[@danielgroth3070]

A Loveley and Beautiful fly😍😍😍👍 Thanks for Learning. You are a Master😊😊😊😍😍👍

[@Adipper]

Stunning Davie. I think the subtle dull colors will be awesome when this Spey Fly takes a swimming. ATB, Thanks for coaching!!

[@dannymcg8300]

Absolutely stunning fly and tie Davie. Thank you for sharing.

[@brianeaton3734]

Love that fly Davie, terrific job...

[@etamaman]

Great pattern to fish here in PNW but steelhead numbers are at an all time low with 2 species extinct and more very close. You make it look easy setting the bronze mallard wing. One tip I would like to share on setting wing. You can set one side near you and then put in half hitch to reverse thread wrap. Tie in far side and throw in another half hitch to continue wrapping. Learned that from another talented tyer named Ronn Lucas many years ago. Anyways, thanks for the inspiration Davie. You keep my interest up after tying for more than 40 years. Cheers

[@БородатыйДед-з6о]

To be honest, I admire your skill and ease of execution flies... there is much to learn. Hello from Russia ))

[@jackreeves3001]

Mr. McPhail, another enjoyable fly. I just want you to know how happy you have made me. I look forward to your videos more than I ever thought I would. It's like watching a sculptor create a miniature statue. Thanks for sharing!

[@markrobinson3841]

Beautiful tying Davie

[@RC-bl2pm]

I'm a pretty decent tyer. I love to watch Davie, I follow along and it goes like yup yeah ok ok...until he gets to the wing. When he effortlessly tosses on a perfect feather wing I spill my drink and fall off my chair and come up cursing. That little task that he does so simply is so very difficult. The mark of the master.

[@vincentcoppola9832]

I know what you mean.

[@hankvana2149]

I don't do salmon but I love to watch a master at work! Yeah, watched the wing go on and thought WOW! it looks so easy. I've come to believe that having a proper thread base is critical to the wing setting and sitting so nicely... I need to practice more - good that the bass like hair-wings LOL! Tight lines!

[@jameshughes9234]

And too modest also

[@OldBear5255]

Great Spey fly mate. Megan Boyd was one of the best Tyler’s known. But your at the top now my friend and will be there for many years to come. Thanks for sharing a great pattern. Are you going to do any more of her salmon flies. Hope so. Best Regards, Ken

[@valeriocomitini5323]

Fra tantissimi streamer che ho visto su KZbin pochi sono quelli costruiti con criterio.Lei mi pare un grande intenditore.Rimane uno dei pochi assemblatori che continuerò a guardare.Molto bravo ed esperiente.

[@50Squirrel]

Brilliant as always. Really enjoyed this one.

[@WeeManSham]

Masterful! Megan would be proud!

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Very nice adaptation of the Lady Caroline , when you think about Magen Boyd's flies it incredible what she did and how she did it . It's a genuine tribute to her ingenuity and what can be done with so little . Great job on representing a great tier and you yourself are no slouch:-)

[@russgiuntini9478]

I love your videos. They inspire me. Can you put the recipe list of materials for this fly. Thank you.

[@dominiqueleblanc2193]

Love that fly. Glaf you shared that with us. Atb.

[@DragonGP]

How in the world do you tie in bronze mallard wings that effortlessly? I can only dream. Great job Davie.

[@tattvamasi_1]

Thx, Davie! 👍👏🎣🐟🛶👊🤝

[@AlexK-vy3tt]

When i've tried to catch a salmon for a very first time, I've take Lady Caroline in very classic version: tied on bind eye hook and with genuine grey heron... I don't know that time a monofilament tippet can easily cut a silkworm gut... As a result i've caught my first salmon on General Practitioneer (also tied in classic version, with tail from red Ara and on treble eyed long shank hook).

[@elduderoony8171]

Another one with little value on the water for me Davie but, as always dude, so very well represented and presented. Thank you for another super tie.....

[@usnamunav]

Well done as usual Davie.

[@philip_wahlberg]

Been watching you for years. Always amazing to see, would love some classic salmon treblehook tying if you tie that kind of stuff.

[@vastsin6395]

Excellent work!!! May I suggest a fun fly that you personally created yourself, possibly blending a few of your favourites together??? Have fun with it. Make it old school mixed with modern or something like that. Just have fun buddy. We will love it either way . ✔😜

[@wappietamtam6546]

Nice tying, only to get the bleu eared pheasant is just as hard as the heron.

[@tomcrowley9269]

thanks for showing me this. I might have to give my spey rod an outing this yeat and this will be a prime candidate for my first attempt in many years If my poor back will let me. Age is really hampering me but I still have dreams

[@danielcaballerofernandez3860]

Hi Davie, it's always a pleasure to watch your flies. Which flies would you recommend for fishing in the Scottish lochs, specially in the Awe Loch?? Will tube flies be effective? Any special fly for loch trouts or perch or any kind of fish in the loch?? Best regards, thanks for everything.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Daniel, What I have done is attached links to the type of fly that would fish well in Loch Awe and most waters here in Scotland especially for Brown trout but they will also catch Perch as well if you come across some..I would fish tube flies for salmon but not on the loch so if you can get fishing on the River Awe then they would be fine as I personally like to fish tube flies for salmon in all sizes..I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I hope that you have a wonderful trip... All the very best Davie.. www.flyfish-scotland.com/lochtrout.html www.orkneytroutfishing.co.uk/fishing/f_thelochs.html www.shetlandtrout.co.uk/shetland-fly-box.html www.trout-flies.net

[@danielcaballerofernandez3860]

@@DavieMcPhail Thanks for all your help. I'm always happy to read your answers and i feel really thankful. It's great to see a great fisherman who is also a great person and gives help when can. An honour and a pleasure, thanks again.

[@georgeb6412]

Beautifully and effortlessly tied ,good looking version of the lady caroline, that fly of Megan's is in great condition how old would you estimate it to be, very enjoyable video,thanks again davie.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi George, It's hard to say how old the fly is for as far as I believe she did tye many of these flies for collectors throughout the years she tyed though most of her flies were on eyed hooks..I'm glad you enjoyed the video... All the very best Davie...

[@georgeb6412]

@@DavieMcPhail thanks davie just great to see one of her flies and your brilliant version of it .cheers.

[@txsscubadiver]

Beautiful tie! Do yo by chance have a video on the golden butterfly?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Adam, I'm glad you liked the fly and I'm sorry I don't have a video on tying a golden butterfly... All the very best Davie..

[@txsscubadiver]

@@DavieMcPhail thank you, if you ever decide to do one I will be anxiously awaiting it! Hint hint. That is one pattern I have tried a couple times now and I just can't seem to get it right. Something about the black peacock butts and the Ringneck feathers just doesn't seem to look right. You wouldn't happen to have any tips for that section would you?

[@Vincentdonnelly5158]

Wow what a beauty.

[@bolatbb6560]

Как всегда точно, уверенно, без мандраж а. , мастер дела.

[@БородатыйДед-з6о]

я марч браун на головля по нему и научился вязать... а вот крыло ставить, так до сих пор могу и накосячить ))

[@ДобрыйДень-и4я]

@@БородатыйДед-з6о доброго времени суток! Увидел Ваше фото...Это я из своей бороды волоски выдергиваю, чтоб имитацию ножек навязать! Куда уж мне. Вы то мач брауна вяжете...

[@БородатыйДед-з6о]

@@ДобрыйДень-и4я ???

[@ДобрыйДень-и4я]

@@БородатыйДед-з6о гы гы гы Я аккаунт заделал только что.. .а том ещё морду лица нужно. чет такое ааунт - пока не знаю

[@ДобрыйДень-и4я]

@@БородатыйДед-з6о ,прошу прощения .Никого не хотел обидеть! Это у меня бородка короткая, потому так сказал. Сарказм у меня в крови, юмор в наличии!!!

[@bohumirhrncir1078]

🇨🇿CZ. 👀👍🏻 super 👍🏻👋🏻

[@comesahorseman]

Very nice tie! Davie, is this tied as a baitfish pattern or an attractor pattern? Or maybe a little bit of both? Thanks!

[@TUZO383]

magnificent

[@DB-xc3jc]

aye a pleasure tae mind an learn

[@dylanupdyke7124]

Nothing on youtube that i can find about tying the Glen Grant Spey fly. Would that be a good tie for you to show us Davie?

[@toncremers9776]

Hi Davie. I started tying spey flies. I happened to buy a nice Spey hackel cape. Are these also suitable for tying these kinds of fantastic flies?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Ton Cremers, They should be ok as I have used some of the feathers myself but in the bigger sizes, I wound two hackles to get the look I wanted though this was many years ago as I have not used them since..I do fancy buying a couple but not many stock them close to me as I prefer to look at them before I buy rather than buying online.. All the very best Davie...

[@toncremers9776]

@@DavieMcPhail Thank you very much for your answer. I found out that the blue eared pheasant is not for sale anywhere. So I went looking for the spey hackle because the fly also has the name Spey fly. But nice to hear that the choice of the hackle is not wrong and remember the tip that with larger hooks two hackle springs must be tied. Finally ... they are all beautiful bound flies. A pleasure to watch your videos on you tube

[@kmtalbot]

I am curious about what appears to be a small piece of plastic in the vice jaws. Does this help stabilize the hook shank?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Ken, I was tying the flies for framing so I used the small piece of plastic to stop the jaws of the vice from marking the hook... All the best Davie

[@kmtalbot]

That makes sense! Thanks for the explanation.

[@dylanupdyke4616]

I was told that when you put the hackle on this particular fly, that your supposed to tie it on from the butt, not the tip. Is this true and does it really matter? Beautiful as usual Davie. Thank you!

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Dylan, It's all down to the type of feathers you have. If I had a good spey hackle which can be found just under the schlappen feathers at the tail of a cock bird then I would tye it in at the butt, the older the bird the better the feathers you will get..I'm glad you liked the fly... All the very best Davie..

[@keithowen4327]

Hi David can you tell me were i can get the blue eared and white eared pheasant from as i have tried in this country

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Keith, Give Steve at Cookshill Tackle a call or email as he may be able to help you..I have attached a link below for you... All the very best Davie.. www.cookshill-flytying.co.uk/hackle.htm

[@davemargison7398]

Hi Davie, a quick question. Double salmon hooks, are there just certain patterns that call for them?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Dave, You can tye almost any pattern on a double hook, many like flies tyed on them and I would say I preferred a double to any other hook as you rarely loss a fish on them and the fly sits perfect too.. All the very best Davie

[@bradenhosking9342]

Would you mind telling me what brand of wax is that on your hand?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Braden Hosking, I made a video about the wax I use and how I prepare it so I have attached a link for you to see.. All the very best Davie kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3-Xf2xofJZnjsk

[@rudychavira5558]

Davie do you mind telling me what vice that is and is it still available? Thanks

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Ruby Chavira, I use a Law vice but unfortunately it's no longer being made, I have attached a link to a video I made about it for you to see..kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYGZfo1_p9V6fZI All the very best Davie

[@dustinseverine7957]

What kind of vice do you have?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Dustin, I use a law vice but unfortunately it is no longer being made, I have uploaded a video of it for everyone to see which I have attached below.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYGZfo1_p9V6fZI All the very best Davie

[@dylanupdyke4616]

What kind of pheasant feather for the hackle?? With your accent, you said it too fast for me to understand lol.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Dylan, I used golden pheasant red breast feather at the throat, I agree with you as I did say it a bit too fast... All the very best Davie

[@dylanupdyke4616]

@@DavieMcPhail For the throat, yes but what was the longer feather? Instead of using Heron, you used?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi@@dylanupdyke4616 , Blue Eared Pheasant would be a great sub or a natural grey hen saddle feather.. ATB Davie