Tying a D.H Olive Midge with Davie McPhail

Materials Used;
Hook, Fulling Mill Czech Nymph size 16 FM50 65
Thread, Uni-8/0 Olive Dun
Body, Whiting Medium Pardo Coq De Leon Fibres and Olive Poly-Pro Barred with Black Marker
Legs, Pre-Knotted Pheasant Tail Fibres
Wing, White Cock Hacle Points/Tips
Thorax, Fulling Mill Seal X Dub Orange
Hackle, Dyed Olive Grizzle

[@ross1458]

This is why we tie our own. To create, or reimagine flies to our own uses. I think this is a beautiful tie. Love the Sharpie work and the addition of wings. Would love to see you do a version of a Rusty Spinner. I’m going to work on some.

[@RobertSmith-mr6ru]

Love the trick with the legs Davie. Thanks again.

[@user-em1fb6xb2u]

Благодарю, Дэви! Отличный вариант! Класс!👍🤝🇰🇿

[@sirmegallot3276]

Wow these are really cool little flies! I will give a go at tying them as small as I can the next time I decide to tie. Thanks Davie!

[@davidprice5707]

Another wonderful fly Davie, thanks

[@justypapst956]

Beautifully done, so thankful for all your work/videos, has helped emensly.

[@donaloflynn3922]

Lovely. Thanks Davie.

[@glenndotter5065]

Great looking midge!

[@leemowers9395]

Thanks Davie, a Beautiful fly that will work multi species. I love the pattern, nicely tied, thanks for sharing the video.

[@MyPancho1]

This will work on my waters I am convinced of it.. Thanks Davie

[@jimflynn466]

Perfection as usual Davie, you’re an artist,👍

[@stephaneblanchet3339]

I appreciate the way you tie the hackle. Thanks for your generosity (explanations).

[@Adipper]

Love this variation of the DH series. Thanks Davie.

[@littlesilver2205]

Hi Dave, i see many tying on Jig hooks, i do also, what about tying a Muddler minnow on a Jig hook, if you invert the hook in the vise on a size #12 Jig Hook. If you scale the proportions down, you can see how nicely a muddler minnow body sets in there. I put some small non lead wire to the hook shank 5 wraps, it balances it self out. Another fly to try.

[@craiggranquist1848]

Hi Davie I've been experimenting with a midge pattern that I tie using the DH style. It looks the goods but I can't fish it to try it out until August I like the variations that you are tying with this style of fly. Tight Lines Craig

[@Michael-hg6ky]

Just a beautiful midge Davie.....

[@jainalarr7713]

Th a n k y o u VERY MUCH!!!!🤗

[@CORTEXFLY]

Excellent

[@comesahorseman]

Another fiddler! All right, that's the fun of tying! 👍

[@grahamwebb3546]

Fantastic thanks, always pick up a new tip.

[@scottnock5241]

Davie you’re a machine!!!

[@burtonbrocious171]

Davie great pattern tks 😊

[@mortenthenorwegian2875]

[@evilmothericebearkillerbir6016]

yellow black body hornet

[@eddieahara6605]

Davie, forgive my ignorance but this dry pattern is it for still or moving water, or indeed both? Another belter, must admit you make it look so easy but an excellent commentary muke it very user friendly. Thanks for your time.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Eddie, It's mainly for the lochs though I'm sure if I fished it when Olives were coming off I'm sure I could catch on it..I'm glad you liked it.. All the very best Davie

[@mazman8343]

Duck fly pattern Davie any midge👍🙏

[@stuartmarriott8056]

Dynamite Hoppers?

[@piotrchybio9974]

Hi Davie What head cement do you use?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi @piotrchybio9974, I use Veniards clear varnish, thinners and their bottle with a brush which I trim so it's tapered to apply the varnish as you may see in the video.. I have attached links to them for you to see.. All the very best Davie.. Clear Varnish..www.veniard.com/cellire/p/5611Brush Bottle..www.veniard.com/brush-coat/p/5622 Thinners..www.veniard.com/unitit-thinners/p/5609 All the very best Davie

[@Weestuart81]

Cracking fly looks the biz

[@tattvamasi_1]

👍👍