Tying a Emerger Caddis Pupa with Davie McPhail

Materials Used;
Hook, Size 14 Barbless Grub
Thread, Brown
Under-Body, Copper Wire
Body, Golden Olive SLF Dubbing
Body Case, Synthetic Clear or Natural Raffia
Hackle, Light Furnace or Greenwells Indian Hen
Thorax, Fiery Brown SLF Dubbing
Horns, Bronze Mallard Fibres

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Everyone, Many thanks for the kind words, it's a very easy fly to tye and worth having in your box in different sizes... All the very best Davie

[@jeremyraber2706]

where do you get you materials?

[@bobfowler9522]

You've given me more help than you can imagine - my tying has improved significantly by watching and imitating your tying techniques - I just wish I had your control over the materials you use - they seem to know just where to go and what to look like,

[@eacantwell]

Beautiful work,as always,I admire your material/thread handling skill;that you explain so succinctly,Thanks Earl

[@nosineb]

You're an inspiration Davie. I really am going to have to get some basic kit and have a go at tying my own flies. I don't have any illusions mind you. You have such skill you make it look easy. I know one or two who've tried and failed miserably. You make this look so satisfying. Thanks so very much. Robin.

[@seanmooney3907]

Davie, I had just been at the bench before turning this on, and I just threw a piece of that synthetic raffia in the bin. Got it out, I got it from a shiny raffia ribbon I bought a while back, unrolled it is more crinkled but translucent. I couldn't think of how to use it as wings without it failing quickly. I used it on a few spinners and gave them out. They were well received. Now I will use it to tie some of these. Great fly, I can't use uni thread and split it. It's not my eyes, I need a bigger loop than I can get. I am no where near as sure fingered as you. I am improving and am happy with my progress. Thanks to you, and other tiers that take the time to teach. All the best to you, Sean

[@ThePhilavril]

hI David, you changed my life!! So easy to learn tying fly with you video..many thank

[@BlueRidgeMountainMan]

So interesting to see all the different textures and colors go together to make a great looking fly.

[@kentw.897]

Nice work Davy! Thanks for sharing this pattern with us. 🌴🦐🎣🐟 Aloha

[@3000waterman]

Stunning - and SO clever. If you're missing the transparent raffia, some loosely spun trailing CDC inserted at the same stage, looks very plausible.

[@jeffnotti9932]

Davie man! i have learned so much about fly tying from you... thanks for sharing all your techniques... J

[@scottc977]

Thanks Dave, I take one pattern at a time and try to master it, well, accomplish it. You sir have Mastered it for sure. Now to the bench to "accomplish" this one.

[@AndyAlsop48]

Davie, you are the Master! Your dressings look so real, I bet they crawl or fly themselves into your box!

[@robyfly1]

Hy, Dave. Nice job as ever ! From Milan... Roberto

[@paologambarota4387]

you're a genius, thanks for being able to learn from your videos

[@MatteoOnlyFlyFishing]

very nice!

[@raymondchow7715]

Great tie and instruction as usual !

[@williambower2458]

That is a really cool lookin caddis pattern. Thabks as always

[@craigdebeer1444]

What a great looking fly.

[@corodimask]

Thanks, Davie.

[@JimDoherty11]

Hello David, you are truly an artist. Thank you for sharing and educating us amateur tyers I am particularly fascinated by your use of organza. can you share specifics? vendors, sizes, thin wire or other... thank you.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Jim Doherty, I'm glad you enjoy watching the videos and that they are helping you in some way. I have attached a link to the 10mm organza ribbon that I use but it's not the company I bought mine from which unfortunately I've forgot who it was..There's many companies that sell it so I'm sure you'll find one...Many thanks again for the kind words... Wires...UTC, Extra Small and Small which I use mostly Threads...Uni-8/0, UTC 70 and Danvilles Fly Master are the ones I use on almost all my flies.. All the very best Davie www.floristsuppliesuk.com/Bulk-Buying/Ribbon/Organza-Ribbon/10mm-Woven-Edge-Organza

[@Rich4ardHLambert]

Sir, you are an artist.

[@OldBear5255]

Hello Davie. Great looking caddis pupa mate. Where could a guy get some of that slf dubbing? The fly shop around here dont seem to carry it. Could use your help my friend. Best Regards, Ken

[@laulbad]

HI Davie! Indeed really nice fly. Just curious to know how you fish with this one? Just below the surface in a dead drift? Or do you fish it above surface like a dry fly? Or upstream like a nymph? Thank you in advance and continue to send us great videos! Merry Christmas!

[@fullstrutn]

Davie I always have trouble getting fibers ESPECIALLY hackles wound up into the eye.I try to push back while winding and just run the hook in my finger.

[@47flyfisher]

The clear raffia looks like it might make good spinner wings. Have you ever tried it for that purpose? Thanks for all your tying tips. Harold

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Harold, I've never used it for spinner flies, it may be worth a go as it certainly would look good.... All the very best Davie

[@richarddvll]

I cant seem to find this wing material any where do you have any suggestions on where I can find it ? OH and great looking tie by the way

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Richard, I have attached a couple of links to the type of raffia that I used in the video, I hope this is of some help to you... All the very best Davie www.54deanstreet.com/en/wool-foam-synthetics/235-semperfli-swiss-straw-synthetic-raffia.html www.amazon.com/Pearlized-Synthetic-Raffia-Ribbon-Expands/dp/B07MKLHM1L

[@richarddvll]

@@DavieMcPhail thank you very much

[@leofoley7952]

HI Davie, Where did you get your SLF. I cannot find fiery brown and golden olive from the same manufacturer. Leo Foley.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Leo Foley, I bought many of the packets of SLF over the years so I have a good selection of colours.. I did a search on the internet and found a supplier that has some golden olive and fiery brown, here is the link... www.fishingmegastore.com/partridge-slf-standard-dubbing~2619.html All the very best Davie

[@roxannefranck9194]

What type of threads are you using. Thanks.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Roxanne Franck, I used Uni-8/0 Dark Brown Thread to tye this fly... All the very best Davie

[@richarddvll]

OK Im not seeing the links to where you got the raffia

[@DavieMcPhail]

www.54deanstreet.com/en/wool-foam-synthetics/235-semperfli-swiss-straw-synthetic-raffia.html

[@DavieMcPhail]

www.amazon.com/Pearlized-Synthetic-Raffia-Ribbon-Expands/dp/B07MKLHM1L

[@richarddvll]

@@DavieMcPhail Thank you very much Davie your a great help I appreciate it alot

[@FourthGospel]

Nollaig Chridheil agus Bliadhna mhath Ur to you Davie

[@robyfly1]

Hy, Dave. Nice job as ever ! From Milan... Roberto

[@АлексейДашкевич-э2б]

very nice !