Just One More Cast with Davie McPhail 03/06/22 on the River Doon

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[@christopherkarpacz2119]

Loved that Davie, really liked how you mixed the fishing styles and showed the flies. 👏👏

[@Tjk186]

It's great to "fish with you" on the water having previously watched you compose your amazing flies...please keep videos like this coming :)...thanks also for sharing your setup, and years of river craft/experience too...many thanks, much appreciated

[@williamparadis3058]

It's such a pleasure to "fish with you." Not just the lesson and the companionship, but to see the water and the woods and meadow and path, and to hear the birds, and to hear your explanations of how and why you make your decisions. Absolutely beautiful video.

[@brianeaton3734]

Love it when you take us fishing Davie…looks like a great day.

[@dock58]

Never seen a dropper made like that Davie, be nice to see it made with something thicker maybe old fly line just to see it being made a bit clearer ,cracking video as usual.

[@yvessultan6286]

Si le paradis devait ressembler à quelque chose, ce serait certainement à cet endroit ! Une riviere magnifique, des poissons splendides, un pecheur hors pair bref, merci de nous faire rever encore et encore. All the best.

[@joshualane9675]

Loving your videos! I was wondering weather you could make a video on your setup and how you tie things like your droppers, I have just recently got into having droppers on my line and they always seem to get tangled with my main section of line. Thanks again keep it up!👍

[@ross1458]

Love it. Ain’t no Spider Man anymore. I feel that. I fall in a lot anymore. 😂funny I was just watching that video Rat video a day or two ago. Look like one of those great all round patterns.

[@davidkerr2285]

Another nice wee session on a beautiful river and a few fish , what more could you want

[@johnwilson9328]

Beautiful little spot. Well worth the walk.

[@paulnielsen1304]

Another great video keep going Davie🇨🇦

[@joerodri4903]

Thank you very much for all your videos, greetings from Switzerland

[@graemebrown1191]

Really enjoy these Davie. Footage and editing first class👏👏

[@frankbutta9344]

Always a pleasure. Thanks for Sharing. 👍

[@colinchurcher3312]

Great to watch, how good to see you out on the river fishing the flies we've watched you tying for years, lots more please 🎣

[@robertarena5206]

love, love, love this video! thank you!!

[@primetime8137]

I enjoy most fishing videos,but sometimes you just see people catch but no information,the best fishing videos by far are like this,covering everything that people really want to know,set up,Rod and line,actually see the flies and tactics,you cover all which is fantastic,I know it’s your channel,but I do appreciate the work and effort you put in,it gives me great enjoyment🎣🥃

[@krallmi48]

And now my river is up close to 5 feet... She is really singing. Mike

[@boaber22]

Great to see you out fishing on the local rivers Davie. Will definitely be putting some of your advice and techniques to use! Thanks for showing! 🙏

[@robvivian3633]

Great video Dave some very good tips on how to fish a river ,leared a lot from it ,be good to see a short video on how you tie the doppers keep the vids coming

[@markoutflytyingandfishinga1105]

Looks like a fun day! Fishing wet flies is one of my favorite methods when I just want to relax. On another note, if you want a good laugh, turn on the captions on the video, you tube sure struggles with a the accent!

[@peterlaidler3895]

Pleasure to see you out and about Davie. Nice distraction for you to get away from the bench and for us, your followers too. Great that you remind people to follow the country code, don't disturb the crops etc. Never come across a farmer yet who didn't appreciate it.

[@paulblackwildfishing8686]

Some really lovely pools your fishing there Davie. Another good watch. Very educational. Great stuff👍

[@castbyjohnflytying]

Great video 💯💯💯 since you fishing the Doon river, any chance you can make a video on how to tie the Doon Fry seatrout pattern? 😊

[@mikehulsey4813]

Thanks for taking us along for the trip. Seemed to be an awfully bright day which not only makes it a bit tougher, but also keeps us a bit more uncomfortable as we look for trees near the water to hide ourselves in and under for shade. I completely understand, agree with, and literally feel your Spider-Man reference lol. Thanks again Davie!

[@mikehulsey4813]

Davie, out of curiosity, from the top of your leader to your top dropper, what is the length roughly? Is it a full length leader with droppers tied to tippet to save the leader, or do you cut the leader and reattach using blood knots tying the flies on down the length of the leader during that process? Just noticed that your overall length seems shorter than my typical setup which would seem easier to manage, although I understand water depth and desired depth reached changes the equation.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Mike, It was about 4ft to the top dropper from the fly line though I have fished it a lot closer if I feel the fish are a bit higher and from the top dropper to the middle was 4 ft and then about 5ft to the point as this I felt covered the depth and areas I wanted the flies to fish..I do cut the leader and then join them with a double blood knot..Thanks again for all your kind words and comments.. All the very best Davie

[@Jackthehackle]

Thanks for sharing with us Davie you seem to have excellent turnover with your leader do you make them yourself or a store bought tapered leader. Cheers

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi John, I was just using a fulling mill 5lb fluorocarbon right through but I did put a nymph on the point which is tyed with fine copper wire and helps to turn the cast over..I do like using a tapered cast for both dries and wets and even when I'm salon fishing as they do help to turn the flies over...I'm glad you enjoyed the video.. All the very best Davie..

[@primetime8137]

Very informative 🎣 thank you.

[@sbighetti1]

Uma pescaria sensacional!!!! Cheio de dicas! Parabéns!

[@stevepuyear2738]

Hello Davie. I've noticed videos of yours I've watched and "liked" are now showing up without a "like." I've been going back through them and hitting like again to see if it happens again. Other viewers may also be experiencing the same thing, so you may want to check your numbers out and keep track of them.

[@robertpetersen9450]

Great video!!! How about some tips for the fishers who don't yet know how to read current seams, breaks and shade lines so they can understand why you cast in a specific spot. In a world where most people talk the talk but can't walk the walk you are the ultimate exception. You not only tie the fly but fish what you tie!!!!! And well!

[@АлександрПлахотный-ю1д]

Класс, отличная прогулка по великолепной реке ! Благодарю, Дэви! 👍🤝🇰🇿

[@fishadventureIreland]

I was just wondering davie , how many casts or how much time would you spend in the same spot before moving on , just a rough estimate, keep up the brilliant videos 👌👌👍👍🎣🎣

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Stephen, If the fish were rising then I would spend a lot more time fishing each pool but as if I was searching for fish I would just work my way down and cover the water the best I could looking for the spots I feel a fish would be lying..I'm glad you enjoyed the video.. All the very best Davie..

[@fishadventureIreland]

@@DavieMcPhail cheers Davie 👍👍🎣🎣 and great your videos are the best on KZbin 👌

[@knut1111213]

Love these fishing vids mate 🥰

[@stuartmarriott8056]

Thanks Davie! I’ve been trying to get to grips with fishing teams of wet flies and this has just answered so many questions. No doubt I’ll still be single handedly propping up the fluorocarbon industry for a while yet but even tangles are part of the fun...........sometimes!😊

[@vreth22]

What flyrod and line are u using here? Brand and weight? great videos :D

[@vreth22]

wached again, i see that now :D

[@robertandersson331]

nice,thanks for sharing

[@richardjones2129]

Tks Davie 4 takin a fishin trip that all can enjoy as I did! I've done droppers but not 3. Will step up my game n c how the nxt stlhd season goes on the feather river here n CA. Blessings n how 2 fish w/u again via the videos! Blessings 2 u!

[@allanhughes945]

Cracking video davie 👌

[@russellogden8071]

What a beutiful landscape

[@kalaloch3]

...just one more cast....

[@krallmi48]

Thanks for taking me fishing, Davie. My river is up about 3 feet and coming more. I think I'll tie a few rodents during the wait. Mike

[@hereasafanofallsorts5164]

A happy man - what more could you want - A pure joy to watch

[@hughmccann7414]

Nice bit of fishing Davie. Beautiful countryside. Your fly tying, fishing techniques and approach clearly get results. Nice beat of the river too.

[@johnshand6176]

Thanks Davie. Pure pleasure. Regards from down-under in NZ.

[@philippendlebury4518]

Hi Davie. Do you find you lose significantly more fish with barbless hooks. I've just started using barbless on my local stillwater; a lot more fish come off in my experience but as you say the fish are much easier to release. Cheers Phil.

[@russellogden8071]

What is your fly line it seems to lay out really nicely

[@michaelforde4373]

Lovely stuff

[@peterdavies164]

Davie Love this video. Lovely walk in, I was exhausted before you started. 😊

[@fredleroux6920]

Thank you for a magic video and awesome commentary, much appreciated

[@robertgreen5217]

Fantastic stuff, have you got to be a local to join the club that own the rights to that river.👍

[@baronvongrimm4780]

Can you talk about the concept of using the reel or not using the reel? I use my reel and drag, but often see folks striping the line in like your doing. I find that loose line in the water is a line management hindrance, and a fighting fish can entangle your liter in with the trailing loose line. You also eliminate the function of reel drag. I've tinkered with it to see if there was a benefit to it. I am able to control drag tension adequately, but I found the loose line to be a nuisance to me personally. I like the idea of decreasing the step of spoiling out your line and the quick casting at the initial process of spoiling out the line and already having a set distance of line out to hit the zone you want. So its simply preference. So then you dont find the loose line a neusence or a tangling issue. You dont run into leader and line tangling issues?

[@townieoutdoors8121]

Hi love your videos , I was just curious if you have some advice for me .I use an 8 weight rod with a floating line and fish muddlers and wooly buggers with cone heads . Do have a good leader formula that I could use for that setup ? All good if you don't, also was wonder if you have any videos of you fishing ponds ?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi TownieOutdoors, I use a 10ft 8 weight for fishing salmon flies which are tyed on copper, alloy and plastic tubes and as well doubles and singles which is much the same as you are fishing with. To get these flies to turn over well I use 9ft tapered leaders down to 10lb which I would add on a couple of foot of tippet of 10lb or 8lb depending on the fly I was fishing..On my double handed rod I would use a longer tapered leader around 12ft..I don't have any videos of me fishing the small lochs even though I managed a small fishery for many years though I will be doing one or two hopefully this summer.. All the very best Davie..

[@townieoutdoors8121]

@@DavieMcPhail that's pretty much what I use now ,thx .I am trying to get in to tying my own leaders

[@richardthomas9055]

Lovely stretch of water ,great to see Davie 👍thanks for sharing

[@davidfraser4083]

Lovely fishing Davie, the river looks in great condition. You stay well, Big Davie

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Nice to see you on the water putting those patterns to work . Thanks for the video

[@breambaronfishing]

Would love to see a day out targeting salmon when the time comes.

[@craiggranquist1848]

Hi Davie Do you have a tying video for the Rodent middle fly that you used? Craig

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Craig, Sorry I missed your message yesterday I'll try and drop by next Tuesday and say hello to everyone...I have attached a link to the Rodent video and as well I've listed the materials needed.. All the very best Davie.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/epCqnKV9ht5lnKc Materials Used; Hook, Kamasa B170 size 14 Thread, Uni-8/0 Grey Tail, Bronze Mallard Fibres Body, Stripped Peacock Quill dyed Yellow Hackle, Whiting Coq de Leon hen or Dyed Grey or Natural Hen Thorax, Hare's Body Fur mixed with UV Lite-Brite Wing, Snipe Quills or Starling Head, Hare's Body Fur mixed with UV Lite-Brite

[@craiggranquist1848]

@@DavieMcPhail thanks Davie. Hope to talk soon. Tight lines

[@Rab-up8xm]

These videos are great davie how far up the doon is this?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Rab 1910, I'm fishing at Doonside so I am quite far down, I'm glad you enjoy the videos.. All the very best Davie..

[@Александр-ы2м5щ]

👍

[@MyPancho1]

Most enjoyable, yes thank you...

[@burtonbrocious171]

Wonderful video davie enjoyed it so much

[@comesahorseman]

👍👍

[@orth..8171]

👍!

[@danjohnson6292]

Davie, one of your patterns is the fly of the month at my local fly shop, the McPhail's Adult Salmon Fly! that's PDC (pretty darn cool)!!

[@DavieMcPhail]

That's great to hear Dan and thank you for letting me know...ATB Davie..

[@FlyRiderFishing]

What's the advantage keeping the rod at a 90 degree angle to the fly line? Tippet protection? Easier recasting? Better hook setting?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Fly Rider, Better hook setting and tippet protection would be the main reasons as when a fish takes the rod will cushion the pull and I find I hook up a lot more...Many years ago when I worked as a fishery manager we bought a strain of rainbows that hit so hard that you had to try and soften the take and this was by far the best way to stop getting broke off though it's a method I have used for many years..Great question.. All the very best Davie..

[@derekcunningham9993]

Enjoyed that. Thanks

[@mikelundrigan2285]

Almost as if we were fishing with you! A beautiful time on the river! Very enjoyable! Keep ‘em coming! I put my droppers on short looped tags that I tighten against the knots on my home made tapered leaders. The loops make it easy to change my droppers if there is no interest in the flys I have chosen. When I was still a teenager, over 50 years ago, most of our wets came from the UK that way …. Similar to snelled bait hooks you can still buy! Tight lines!

[@dongil123]

Loving these videos Davie 👍

[@simongroom974]

Amazing video Davie…..Would it be possible to show more details on how you set up the droppers as it was a little hard to see. It was great to see you in action!

[@gregb8824]

Very nice!

[@michaelmcbrien1076]

Great video as always, a real insight into a style of fishing I should do more of instead of looking for that one fish that is looking up.🙂

[@jeffd667]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Quick question…what’s the average water depth you were fishing? Seeing the spacing of your flies on your tippet got me to thinking I’ve been setting up my droppers too close to one another and likely on too short of a leader.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Jeff, I should have said that I had the flies well apart due to no sign of any fish moving or rising so this allows me to search for fish at different depths as I did catch on all three flies...Anything from 2f to 4ft apart between dropper and I always like it a little longer to the point..I'm glad you enjoyed the video.. All the very best Davie

[@jeffd667]

@@DavieMcPhail that’s another great tip. Thank you sir. I started tying flies a few years ago and your videos have taught me so much. Thank you for always sharing your insights. Cheers. Jeff.

[@spanky29ca]

What a beautiful river Davie, I really enjoy your videos.