Tying a Black Gurgler (Surface Lure) with Davie McPhail

Materials Used;
Hook, Daiichi 2052 Silver size 5
Thread, Uni-8/0 White
Tail, Black Arctic Runner Silver Krystal Flash and Blue Mirror Flash
Back, Silver/ White Loco Foam
Rib, Silver Wire
Body, Pearl 5mm Fritz
Head, Silver/White Loco Foam

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Nice , I like these gurgler patterns they’re fun to fish . I tied some this year on 1/0 hooks in white and pink , green and black, purple and pink , and had a great time catching tarpon with them . They would just hammer them . I was at our local fly shop the other day and see 2mm foam now being sold with one side the foam color and the other side is a colored foil kind of like what you were using. I might have to try some of that . As always thanks for sharing.

[@erichoover570]

It's incredible how deft Davie is with his hands. His fingers are quite large, but he maneuvers them with so much experience and muscle memory that they're so amazingly precise. You're truly great at your craft and as someone who doesn't fish, I just enjoy seeing how knowledgeable and masterful you are at making lures.

[@jackreeves3001]

Watching you tie one of these larger flies is like watching a sculptor. Layer by layer until it's done. Amazing! Thanks for sharing your talent!

[@65Visser]

This fly is a very good one to try on the Asp's in the local River and gravel pits! Thanks for this one.

[@FlyTyer1948]

Nice tie. The Gurgler was originated by Jack Gartside of Boston, MA , USA. Jack has passed but his website is still maintained & has the steps for tying the Gurgler. There is a slight difference in the way he tied it but your version is true to his intent. He originated a number of excellent flies (my favorite is the Sparrow),& it’s well worth your time to explore the site. The Gurgler is a lot of fun to fish & will catch striped bass, bluefish, panfish, salmon & trout. Use long, slow strips with longish pauses if fishing it after dark.

[@jonzotee2744]

It's a heckuva skater for steelhead, too.

[@thomasabrahamsen7793]

Excellent pattern for sea trout. It's a well known pattern we often use on the coast line for sea trout at night or early morning. Your the best mr Mcphail! Keep them comming. I just love watching you tie.

[@danielgroth3070]

Nice tying Davie . Perfect to our Seethroth in Sweden. I will try it 😊😊😊😍👍

[@pabbyification]

Interesting pattern Davie and beautifully tied. Thanks for sharing.

[@rlwkirsch]

Great fly. Works well for bass in fresh water (or in tiny sizes for sunfish). Invented by the late Jack Gartside.

[@hankvana2149]

Or BIG sizes for pike!! Yeah - a great pattern, have a box dedicated to them.

[@dominiqueleblanc2193]

Another great tie. Great job mr. McPhail!

[@RebeIMate]

Watching your tying is so relaxing and it seems so flawless. Also your voice is very calming. Thank you for great content, sir!

[@davidfraser4083]

Clever pattern, enjoyed the tying. Big Davie

[@dodgeydave21]

Superb. Another great video. Well done

[@neilmcclure4401]

Great fishy looking pattern Davie. Thank you for the amazing skills you share. Take care. 😎👍

[@duderoony]

Very interesting pattern there Davie. I don’t have the materials right now but I’ll save it for another day. Thank you for another one dude. Keep safe.

[@AllanMHutton]

Great work Davie! Looks a Very unusual looking pattern 👍

[@tomcrowley9269]

I've never heard of or seen arctic runner, I had to look it up to see what it was. You taught me something new today. Hope you are getting out more than I am. Stay healthy please

[@etamaman]

It is Bass time around here. Thanks. I’ll give it a go when I can get out to fish.👍🏻😎 Most areas around me are still closed with Virus lockdown. Hope you’re well and fishin when ya can.

[@marks.5288]

Thanks Davie. I'm going to tye some for night time fishing .

[@webes7]

That one I'll try out Looks great!

[@AUrbanovicz]

NICE & smart pattern Davie👍🏻🤝BR Bro

[@Stahlbucks420haha]

great work!

[@1114flibby]

I am going tie one tonight. Night fishing is in full swing here so will not take long for me to try it out.

[@LuizLogo]

good fly for peacock bass! 👍

[@dongil123]

Nice Davie very nice first again 😊

[@bigfish0003]

Hello Davie, congratulations for the fly. I change hook and colors and I will use it for the bluefish. Waiting for other top great patterns, good recovery and greetings from Italy! 🇮🇹 👍

[@cr0cket01]

nice video

[@jparryprodeal]

I love this fly very beautiful, can be used for salt water fishing

[@kuttycrew]

Very pretty and very American, I’ve never caught a fish with a gurgler.

[@thats.grantastic]

As an American, I'm not sure if that's a compliment or an insult - LOL. Smallmouth bass love this fly (at least in my area they do).

[@richardhoule5165]

Bon Matin Mr Davie McPhail qu'elle est le mon de Étau que vous monte vos model de mouche S V P Merci vous avez une belle présentation de montage

[@Lutztheflytyer]

I tie Gartsides Gurgeler for fishing on Aspius too, a straight or down eyed hook is for me the better choice

[@MM-tt3np]

Nice! But instead of folding back, pull and pinch it through the eye and you got a "Rapala fly" Which will dive down when fished against the current. Can we get a pattern/video for that?? :)

[@bolatk1517]

Как раз искал применение этому материалу по телу. Спасибо, покажите еще применение micro string chenille.

[@thomasw_]

Interesting pattern and a very skilled tie! First time comment here, as I wanted to send a long overdue thank for the four years or so that I have been watching and learning from your tying. Davie, I wanted to ask whether you ever tie any of Larry Kingrey's "Ape" patterns -- the Papa, Mama or Baby Ape -- for use in Scotland? They are effective here in British Columbia alone as Stoneflies/Hoppers or as part of a dry-dropper. If so, I'd love to see your tie of an "Ape" :) Respectfully, Thomas

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Thomas, I have heard of Larry Kingrey and seen one or two of his patterns I also watched a video on KZbin a while back of him tying and fishing with them and I really enjoyed watching it..It would be worth looking at tying something similar in a pattern that we fish here..I'm glad you have enjoyed the videos and the flies I have been tying and thank you for the kind words.. All the very best Davie..