Tying a CDC Quill Gordon (Dry Fly) by Davie McPhail

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Materials Used;
Hook, Fulling Mill Ultimate Dry size 16
Thread, Uni-8/0 White
Tail, Coq de Leon Fibres
Body, Natural Peacock Quill
Wing, Summer Duck Fibres and Natural CDC Feather
Thorax, Natural CDC Fibres

[@dannymcg8300]

Superb looking fly Davie. Very well tied and explained. Many thanks.

[@halkael2317]

Almost all of my flys are from your videos, thanks Davie! I don't watch any other fly tying videos, no one else compares!! Keep up the great work!! Hopefully the weather picks up to get the kayak out soon...

[@possumkingproductionsmike8089]

Beautiful! "Summer Duck", I had to look up. What we call Wood Duck. Thanks for the help. Ham fisted me has always had a problem with aligning the tips of CDC, work in progress. I caught my fist trout on a fly 47 years ago with a QG. Again thanks.

[@scopez4715]

Another fantastic tie davie, if it wasnt for your videos i wouldnt even know how to tie a basic fly.

[@ipod1978]

Fantastic pattern Davie, will be tying a few of these for sure. Hit a few yesterday on one of your Shuttlecock patterns I tied last week, worked perfect thank you pal. The CDC with a light coat of spray floatant had the fly sitting up nicely so I could actually see the damn thing.

[@jamesshimer9677]

Thanks Davie, my tying is improving as I pick up some of the tips and techniques from your videos.

[@krallmi48]

I did enjoy it, Davie... than you. This one looks like one of those flies where I'll have to talk to my fingers to get it done decently. Mike

[@elduderoony8171]

I’ve not actually managed to get onto the water yet but certainly aim to. I just love the way you tie Davie and I’m going to try tying a great many of your patterns. You give a really nice take on ‘how to’ with your descriptions and also by the closeness and angle you film from. It works for me. Plus, I have no excuse as I also am fortunate enough to have secured a LAW vice. It’s simple and sufficient to do any job asked of it..... thanks for all your efforts.

[@georgeb6412]

Another great looking fly and very nicely tied, thanks again davie atb

[@danjohnson6292]

That's a really tidy pattern/tie-up. Well Done.

[@fliesbychris]

Just tied a couple !! Looking very fishy!!! Cheers for another good dry pattern Davie!!! I'll be trying out the river Ayr in August with a bunch of your dries!!!

[@Vincentdonnelly5158]

Genius. The fly. The tying of the fly. You. Another master class from the genius.

[@medsave1]

All Hail, Davie McPhail!

[@comesahorseman]

For me, with fly tying, a *little* fussy is a good thing! Nice fly!

[@Aaron-mn8gw]

@Davie McPhail Excellent fly to skate across the water for trout. It's Salmon season here and I could use some inspiration...been too long since your last salmon fly upload besides the tube fly ;p Tight lines from across the pond.

[@kiyoshilengyel4747]

an awesome little gordon Daviesan..thnx.4.sharing!! ;))

[@sebastiaorigues6398]

Parabéns,sou seu FÃ ....Você Ata com amor,capricho... Sou Brasileiro e gosto muito de ver seus vídeos....Show!!!!!

[@sebastiaorigues6398]

Obrigado

[@sebastiaorigues6398]

I'm Brazilian, when I started tying I did not have access to information, there was no internet But the difficulty made me grow I'm your admirer You make your laced with love. I hope to meet you in person someday. I would be very happy if you visited my page on Face

[@johnglennon4245]

Thanks, I’ll be trying this one

[@robertandersson331]

looks so great

[@gb0tgaming961]

Im new to fly fishing and looking for tips on tying my own flies

[@OldBear5255]

Great fly mate. How small can you go? That puppie will work great on the Henry’s fork and in West Virginia on the elk. Thanks for sharing another great fly my friend. Best Regards, Ken

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Ken, I'm sure I could tye it down to a size 18 or even a size 20, I would only use two CDC feathers rather than four...I'm glad you like it... All the very best Davie...

[@davidkappes4990]

Hi Davie I have question for you? What brand of Vice do you use? I live in Minnesota United states however I am a living relative of Mary Queen of Scots.I just love your touch and artistic ability with Fly tying. I hope I can get the brand of vice you use here in the United States.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi David, I use a Law vise but unfortunately it's no longer made, I have uploaded a video showing it in more detail as I do get asked a lot about it so I have attached a link for you to see...It does come up for sale the odd time but can go for a lot of money, I bought mine for £350 many years ago and t has served me well..It must be quite something to be a living relative of Mary Queen of Scots... All the very best Davie... kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYGZfo1_p9V6fZI

[@davidkappes4990]

Ah well Ill keep my eyes peeled for one on ebay. In the mean time Ill look into a REGAL REVOLUTION seems to be a great option.Cheers Davie ill keep watching and learning. Love your work.

[@lornegiles8863]

I was reading a book to my son titled If You Were My Bunny, illustrated by David McPhail...Just curious if you do that as well

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Lorne Giles, No it's another David McPhail. I bought a book of his for my daughter and made out to her that I had written it which she thought was amazing..He has wrote some books over the years and is very well known around the world... All the very best Davie...

[@stuartjones7903]

Brilliant Davie , would one strand of crystal flash be a good idea on the wings just to give it that wing like look or would it be too much

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Stuart, I'm sure it would be worth tying some up with a bit of flash in the wing as having something a wee bit different may work when nothing else is...I'm glad you like the fly.. All the very best Davie...

[@MM-tt3np]

Spread cdc before folding it back up and you have a killer spent 😉

[@trota57]

Molto bella Complimenti 👍🏻

[@BigGoucho]

Just got into your videos a few weeks ago, Davie. Nice to see a fellow Scot so popular and good at his craft. Well explained too. Do you sell your flies through anyone?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi BigGoucho, Fulling Mill have a range of some of the flies I have tyed on KZbin which are made in their factory, I have attached a link to them for you to see...Thanks for the kind words.. All the very best Davie... www.fullingmill.co.uk/s.nl?search=mcphail

[@BigGoucho]

Davie McPhail you're a gentleman, Davie. Thank you. I'm just getting back into fishing after years away from it and just purchased a fly-fishing setup from a friend. I've no idea how I'll do but videos like yours make me look forward to days away on my own fishing and maybe building up a wee fly-tying bench of my own. Tight lines and stacked hairs. Thanks again, William.

[@anthonylinkus5449]

Dave can I try them in any color

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Anthony, Yes you can as it is a good style and in most sizes....All the very best Davie...

[@aurelienlinnenkamp9885]

So beautiful, braAAAAVVVVO.