Tying a Blacknose Dace (Fry Pattern) with Davie McPhail

The Blacknose Dace Fly is from Keith Fulsher's book Thunder Creek Flies..
Materials Used;
Hook, Streamer Hook size 4
Thread, Uni-6/0 White
Flanks, Silver and Pearl Krystal Flash Badger Cock Hackles
Back, Ginger or Brown Bucktail
Belly, White Bucktail
Sides, Black Bucktail
Eye's, Should be White with a Black Dot

[@ernsthorn2788]

I can't tell you how pleased I was to see you do this tie. It has been one of my favorite late winter and early spring patterns on the Kenai River in Alaska near my home. Most fry patterns I have seen seem overdressed and swim poorly in the current. There is no mistaking the take when the big rainbows and char eat it! Thank you as well for the many other excellent patterns you have shown. Whenever I want to see a really well-tied fly, you are the man.

[@kerrypitt9789]

I have watched several methods of tying these and tried them all. This method has taught me to USE LESS!!!! 😂😂😂 I will try this way. Thanks Davie. Isn't it a funny world, where I may have never met you (sorry I missed you in Calgary I had to work and live four hours out) but I hold you in high regard not just as a there, but as a Human Being. As I grow older I am reminded of the old saying, "Don't die with regret, for things not done." I used to think that meant I was not living my life completely and I lived with all this regret for things not done. What I really think now, is that we don't have time in our lives to live out all experience, so we do the best we can to make a life a better thing. I tried with Heroes Mending on the Water, you have spent much of your life teaching people to better themselves both at the vice and in the world. I salute you.

[@DavieMcPhail]

You never know Kerry I might get the chance to come over again as I do have family in Canada or if you ever get the chance to visit Scotland then you are very welcome to drop by and say hello.. All the very best Davie

[@aurelienlinnenkamp9885]

Beautiful fly , when I think it is a fly and so realistic....

[@possumkingproductionsmike8089]

Holy Moly. Incredible. That makes an Atlantic Salmon fly look easy. I’ve tied a couple but never with that attention to detail. What I call a rough streamer you turned into a piece of art. Thank you.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Thanks 👍

[@philiptipton8263]

I tied one today. Your tips helped me get the head shape correct. I can already visualize the tight lines. Thank you!

[@JohnDozierSr50]

Great fly,thank you for your detailed information. It will catch a lot of fish.

[@MrAlamo1957]

20 mins of an artist at work, Davie when you say “that’s no too bad” if I had the skill to tye this pattern I wouldn’t fish it I’d frame it and hang it on the wall. Awe the best Davie.

[@jameswilson6717]

Davie you are simply the best fly dresser I have ever seen not only is your work an art form and truly breathtaking but it’s almost hypnotic I watch in aw ever time and get lost in your every word.This pattern is simply class I also think this would work for pike but I wouldn’t want it to get shredded think I would cry a little 😂😂Stay safe thanks for getting us through these darkest of days.atb from Scotland

[@thomasgibbons353]

Just beautiful piece of work Davie. Dace were the first fly I tied, round 66'. The style was old school at that time. Most of my success catching began with streamers and I remained a streamer fisherman for yrs. Thank you Davie, please live a long life with the wind at your back.

[@sergtang5593]

This version of BND is awesome. Thanks!

[@kerrypitt9789]

Davie I have fought with this pattern to the point that I don't bother anymore but you have broken it down beautifully! Thank you so much!

[@randellgribben9772]

this is a classic fly in the small lakes here in california..in the spring time..works well

[@duderoony]

Wow! That was different and a gorgeous representation of the dace. I don’t have much confidence in tying this myself but when materials allow I’ll give it a go. Thanks for another one dude.

[@graemebrown1191]

Nice Davey, that's not an easy fly. Very detailed and lovely fly. Keep them coming

[@joelk8228]

Nice video Davie! Thank you!!

[@primal_aperture_photo]

The master at work Davie! The most beautiful Dace I've seen, I actually think the orange eyes really add swagger to this pattern! Thanks for the instructions. :)

[@joeduca8582]

That was awesome Davie. Prettiest Thunder Creek I've ever seen. Thank you! Hope all is well with you and yours. Stay safe, stay healthy.

[@renearestrup6099]

Always a pleasure to watch a master tier at work. Your technique is simply superb. Thanks.

[@swedisheinherjer]

This is by far the best fly-tying channel I've ever found!!! I really enjoy fly-fishing and thanks to this channel, I've learned to make patterns based from hundreds of years ago! So many patterns I need to learn and try!!!! Wish me luck :)

[@tomcrowley9269]

that was one of the first patterns I learned many moons ago. Seeing it tied by you was a treat. Thank you sir and stay safe

[@OldBear5255]

Great looking little bass and crappie fly mate. The crappies and bass would modern thathere in West Virginia in the lakes and ponds here around where I live. Thanks for sharing another great video with us all my friend. Best Regards, Ken 🐟🦃

[@simonsmith9363]

I bet this fly would work for sea trout in rivers and in the salt water too for mackerel, bass and pollack. Beautifully tied as usual!!

[@dominiqueleblanc2193]

Such a nice pattern. Thanks.

[@williamemmons8816]

One of my favorite style of streamers, nicely done!

[@marshawebber4973]

Davie,its so refreshing to see a younger Tier who ties modern technique but doesn't lose sight of the traditional ways of the history of where our sport came from you don't Have to use oragatang for to prove. It you have to know how many turns The rib has to make on the body. Keep up the good work even an old man like me is still learning from you Sincerely Jeffrey Devon

[@RGRIMOWEN]

A beautiful fly...I love streamers. Wait till Kelly Galloup catches sight of it. I tie my own in his style but feel compelled to try this version for the craft.

[@brianeaton3734]

Great job Davie. Deceptively tedious pattern to tie... I like yours a lot. Very good pattern in Maine, USA

[@tfisher5685]

Kikin pattern Davie, beauty. I appreciate your skill and the share, ty Sir.

[@NickMango]

This thing is not easy haha damn. Great job Davie 👍

[@mikeney5113]

Wow that's a great pattern.sure wish I had few of them

[@steveg8322]

First fly I ever learned to tie was a BND.Looks like I fished a lifetime with Clark Kent on my leader and now you show me its Superman persona. Dang!

[@MyPancho1]

Excellent.... Those are going straight into my white bass box...

[@chrismac7691]

That’s the nicest dace I’ve ever seen

[@cr0cket01]

wow that looks so smart, great work

[@valeriocomitini5323]

Gentile signor McPhail,i suoi streamer sono sempre stupendi.Spero presto di andare al lago per i Black Bass.Questo da noi a Ragusa è il momento più favorevole per inserirli.Buon lavoro.

[@andreashaase1540]

Really great tied!!

[@mauricehebert2839]

I always love streamers ,and love this one you tied ,nice streamer i,m pretty sure it would be a good one for sea specs trout and striped bass. Especially atlantic salmon we use to have on the Miramichi,but now striped bass are talking over the river,not as much good for the salmon, but yes a super nice fly, we fish a lot with the black ghost and magog smelt will tie one today love the pathern thanks for sharing, and keep up the super work

[@jerrypeacock5166]

If it eats fish, it should eat that! Very nicely done!!! Can you think of anyplace that can't be fished.

[@krallmi48]

I did enjoy it Davie... thank you. And you go ahead and reach over all you want, I've got the time to wait... =] Mike

[@noelange1]

Love it , gotta do up some of these while waiting for the Corona to slow down, stay safe my friend.

[@vogle11]

Nice job it looks very good

[@comesahorseman]

Well tied! 👍

[@kentyler966]

That one looks like a fly that belongs in small picture frame hanging in your den. A real looker.!

[@straubdavid9]

I believe that it was Carrie G Stevens of Rangeley, Maine who was the first tyer to introduce this type of fly, which was "outed" by Joseph Bates Jr many years after, because Carrie never even named the fly. It may have very well been the impetus for Keith Fulsher's Thunder Creek series. She developed it, along with 50-100 other patterns. Just a little history for the type/pattern. Take care.

[@nickfbook010106]

I really enjoy your videos. They have taught me a lot. The Bob Ross of fly tying?

[@andreabianchini6040]

definitely the best!!

[@timdurbin]

All in a dace work.

[@SuperKabookie]

I love it!

[@marksleeper3752]

nice fly and job Kudos

[@marksleeper3752]

your welcome my friend

[@marktassone5004]

Great job! I heard you say use clear varnish over the uv glue. Would the clear varnish be like a clear coat?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Mark, It's just a clear coat of normal varnish used in fly tying. The one I use comes from a company called Veniards who are a wholesaler so anyone that stocks their materials may have this varnish in stock..I am glad you liked the fly and thank you for the kind words.. All the very best Davie

[@DavidDonn]

Cracking 👌

[@Jay-xc5uf]

Hi davie could you make some videos for a couple of mackeral fly patterns?

[@user-ji5rd5ml6k]

Просто Класс!!! С уважением Сергей Н.

[@user-nr4zz4io2q]

Очень интересное решение. Класс!!!

[@user-qh4fv4mv8b]

👨‍🎓👈DAVIE!!!

[@MsJimbo1960]

Very nice David,can i ask where you got the eyes from?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi wordonawing, I bought these eyes many years ago at a fair in the bargain box. I need to find somemore so I will be looking for others especially this small size as they have been the ones that I have used most over the years..I'm glad you liked the fly.. All the very best Davie...

[@henriknielsen5759]

Hej over der🤔 Nordicanglers.com You Got the eyes here God look from Danmark Henrik Nielsen 🎣❤️🇩🇰🇩🇰

[@bradpalmer6374]

Davie your work is great. FYI, as an American viewer, it is really hard to understand what you are saying. I have to replay it.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Don't worry Brad I know if you keep watching you will be wearing a kilt, dyeing your hair red and shouting freedom very soon with a broad Scottish accent or just tying quality flies which I hope would be easier..I'm glad you enjoy the videos and stay safe.. All the very best Davie..

[@Shmygelbryl]

I find that quite puzzling 😳 I am a Norwegian and have no problem understanding him 🤔😁

[@user-qt3hx1eh8u]

Малек клевый 🤘🙂👍

[@rafaelrivero9775]

Don't know if go fishing with it...or eat it.....

[@25johnjasper]

Can i buy the dace

[@mikeney5113]

Do u sell.take orders

[@DavieMcPhail]

Sorry Michael, I don't take orders but I do sell from time to time on ebay which I attach a link to the community page here on KZbin...I have nothing on there at the moment but hopefully soon.. All the very best Davie..