Tying a Dark Mackerel Sea Trout Fly with Davie McPhail

Materials Used;
Hook, Ken Sawada Black Spey size 8
Thread, Uni-8/0 Red
Tail, Golden Pheasant Tippet dyed Hot Orange
Rib, Gold Wire
Body, UTC Large Red Holographic Tinsel
Body hackle, Claret Chinese Cock
Wing, Bronze Mallard
Front Hackle, Claret Hen

[@davidkerr2285]

Beautiful fly Davie I was actually going through mostly your older ones with mallard wings as I haven't been as happy with mine of late, and this was perfect. Thanks again David Snr

[@kentw.897]

Nice looking Fly Davie. Thankyou for showing me how to tie it. Aloha🌴🎣🏄‍♂️

[@dannymcg8300]

Superb looking fly Davie. Extremely well tied and explained. Many thanks for sharing.

[@alexbowie6316]

You cannot beat an Ayrshire man. Be it plastering, bricklaying, gardening, golf OR Flyting. Too good Davie, the hands of a Surgeon there.

[@TheSilver9r]

You are the jedi master of fly tying my friend!

[@comesahorseman]

I'm tempted to tie up a couple of these and try them on landlocked salmon here in New England. Hmmm. Food for thought!

[@davidwaterston5515]

Pure Quality...you make ALL tyings seem so effortless..class

[@seanmooney3907]

Beautiful fly, I can't believe I missed this one. It must have been a day of importance for me to have missed a McPhail video. My friends think I know you personally. I asked one of the guys about a procedure and he said, "Well your friend Davie recommends using UV resin to fix Jungle Cock feathers." I know they were fixing them with nail varnish but I didn't get satisfactory results from that. All the best for a Great Holiday Season. Thanks for sharing your wisdom through the year. Sean

[@roberta.k4213]

Love the rolled wing technique! Also, I think if I adapt some different colors, that pattern will work for Great Lakes steelhead, great tying!

[@door2yourheart]

Beautiful fly, amazing tying as always, love the rolled wing.

[@simonpaynter5027]

Awesome , Well Done. Great video ,enjoyed watching👍👍

[@rescul2418]

Great fly. Hope to see more videos of you on the river. Cheers.

[@Tillflyfisher]

I use these a lot on dusk for sea trout and sometimed in dark. The profile of the DM works well. I find on one of my local Sea Trout rivers (Till) that patterns with a palmerd hackle fish really well. To me its about size and depth in the dark. I also like a nice wing in the fly. Really nice Dave mate. Enjoyed that

[@bjrnj.larsen9658]

Just love to see you tie. Tranquilizing :)

[@Tillflyfisher]

Just watched this again and read my comments from 7&5 years back..

[@georgewolter7462]

Thank You---extremely well done. george

[@BrosephRussell]

These are amazing looking

[@Tillflyfisher]

hi Dave I tried to reply regarding the Sea Trout doubles. anything regarding ST patterns on doubles trebles tubes and tandems would be a nice watch. look forward to it

[@eddiepatton12]

Hi Davie, Any chance of doing a video on tying the ghillie fly some time. All the best Eddie.

[@kenelliott9238]

Great looking fly there Davie. I know it may sound funny but can you tie that up in other colours and sizes. Best Regards, Ken

[@krallmi48]

That's a beauty, Davie... wish I had something here I could fish one for... =] Mike

[@owenmoran8344]

Lovely pattern Davie. Do you know where I would be able to purchase these Ken Sawada hooks from? ATB and many thanks.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Owen, I'm sorry to say that it's near impossible to find Kens hooks now due to him retiring from the business, I have only one packet left now..I'm glad you liked the fly.. All the very best Davie

[@owenmoran8344]

@@DavieMcPhail that's a shame. It looks like a very nice style of hook.

[@misobilic7951]

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