Tying a Fiery Brown Missing Link Caddis Fly with Davie McPhail

Materials Used;
Hook, Size 14 Light Grub or Shrimp
Thread, Uni8/0 Rst.Brown
Rib, Micro-Glint Yellow
Body, Rst Brown Thread
Thorax, Diamond Brite Chocolate Brown
Under-Wing/Legs, Veniards Para-Post Wing Fiery Brown
Hackle, Fiery Brow Cock
Wing, Elk Hair

[@BrinkleyBurns]

I have tied since I was 11 years old….this fly is a great all around pattern. I am no where near as fine a tier as you. Thanks for the very good video class. I wish I had found your channel earlier.

[@leonardwells9613]

All the best combined into one pattern…truly the “missing link” ! Every pattern better than the one before, don’t know how you do it Davie but please never stop. EXCELLENT tie !!!! L 👍🎣👍

[@regmcdougall1409]

Another great fly. You tie so many I wouldn’t know what to take out of my box.

[@falkoffgonefishing6714]

What I like about this tie, Davie went fast. Thread base, glint, wings in fast, hackle broken quick and tied in, hair tied in, dubbing and a quick half hitch, turn hackle and teach, done. All done with the experience and experience he has built over all this time. Probably the messiest I've seen Davie finish a fly and it' better than 90% of everyone else. Then again.... messy is how a Missing Link is tied.

[@Mattogabu1]

I'll be stopping in the Fly Shop in Redding on Friday, I'll say hello to Mike Mercer for you!

[@sirmegallot3276]

This fly has it all going on; it gets me takes when nothing else seems to work. Love the dressing Davie, stay well, thanks from NY.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Thanks 👍

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

This is one of those kinda flies that look fun to tie, but are not at all fun to tie haha, for at least a new guy.

[@dk8583]

Beauty of a fly, Davie, and a great fishing fly too. One thing… I believe the man who invented this pattern is called Mike Mercer, not Mears.

[@josephh957]

You are 100% correct! Mike Mercer has a bunch of amazing patterns he came up with!

[@duncancourtney991]

This pattern (and the found link [Kelly Galloup]) are absolute killers, as well as being great fun to tie. Thanks, Davie :)

[@toddslichter7831]

Beautiful as always, Mr McPhail. Thanks for sharing.

[@robertperman8967]

Nice ty!!! Tight lines🐛🕷️🐜!!!!

[@metubewot]

You're the best Davie. Absolutely beautiful tying.

[@franciscotocornal6733]

Thank you very much Davie, really a very innovative pattern for those of us who are starting. greetings from Chile.

[@danielhandzel641]

Many claim this title, but this is the best fly of them all. Nice Video (as always...)

[@michaelshaw8370]

Personally I think that the footprint of the fly when the hackle is para or compara dunn style adds so much to the presentation. Well worth it for its overall effectiveness. Both on the river and stillwaters.

[@frankmonroe8320]

A lovely tie! Thanks Davie.

[@waynedavies5569]

Hi Davie, This looks a great Fly pattern, as you say it can be tied in a variety of colours. Going to add a few versions to my own Fly Box. Best regards, Wayne

[@Franklinfishingflies]

That's a beauty Davie! I love the sequence and construction of the fly itself that finishes into a really nice profile, I'm gonna tie a few maybe after a couple dozen I can make it look as easy as you did here.

[@crs1321]

Really enjoyed that one Davie. Beautiful as ever. Great use of different techniques for us all to try. Thanks for the tips. 👍👏🎣

[@jcflyguy9209]

Another beautiful fly and a very educational video. I always look forward to seeing your latest videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@dodgeydave21]

Absolutely brilliant Davie. I can't wait to tie a few of these. Great video. Well done

[@dominiqueleblanc2193]

Such a nice video and flies. I have been subscribed to your channel for years and the enjoyment is the same. Good day sir!

[@josephh957]

Yay!! So glad to see you tie this pattern!! It’s one of my favorites!

[@mikeney5113]

Awesome pattern Davie!! Thanks for sharing

[@TheAlex0026]

🔥🔥great pattern , great tie . Thank you for sharing !!

[@marks.5288]

Thanks for another great all around pattern for our boxes.

[@AllanMHutton]

Looks a very useful pattern! Great tying too! 👍

[@duderoony]

That’s a right nice pattern there Davie. I’ll have a go but I don’t think mine will look anything like yours! lol Thank you for another one dude.

[@michaeljmckinnon2960]

Fantastic Sir

[@davidfraser4083]

Thoroughly enjoyed this, thanks Davy. Heartiest congratulations on reaching the 100k mark. Heres to the next 100. Stay safe, big Davie

[@brianfeeney9493]

Congratulations 🎊 On The 100k CADDIS 🐛!!! ✨🎣💫

[@ghart91]

Awesome fly and the way you command the materials. Congrats on 100K Views.

[@lasse1187]

Awesome pattern Davie thx for sharing

[@mikeking453]

Such a joy to watch you tie

[@christopherkarpacz2119]

Another beauty Davie 🎣👍

[@gizmocarr3093]

Great looking fly! ✨👏✨

[@MyPancho1]

Great details... thanks, Davie

[@JLPryce]

Oh yes. I can’t wait to try this one.

[@ozarkbushman8284]

Gonna have to tie some of these bad boys up this week

[@brianfleury5935]

This is my 'go to' dry fly here in New England.

[@zekragash4294]

I don't know how you do it, I just sat down to the vice to tie the EC Caddis! Trying to master the hackle wrap. First one actually came out better than the second one.

[@ИринаБаранова-п8р]

As always ... Great !!!

[@davidprice5707]

thanks Davie

[@starskyarsky8374]

How can anyone possibly dislike this ?

[@stevepesut5304]

As usual,another great tying presentation!! What would be the largest size you would tie this pattern on? I’m thinking the October caddis we have here in the Sacramento valley for the steelhead. Also.where can I purchase the veniards wax you use? Thanks again David for another great pattern.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Steve, I've mostly tyed it in the smaller sizes though there is nothing to stop you tying it to suit the large caddis as it's a great style and pattern to tye and fish...The prepared fly tyers wax I use comes from Veniards who are a wholesaler and anyone that stocks their materials should be able to help you...I'm glad you liked I the fly and thank you for the kind words... All the vert best Davie..

[@andrewexon3358]

I would be curious as to the author of this fly. In the book from Randall Kaufmann he shows a fly named, "E/C Caddis" which was tied by Ralph Cutter. Straight hook fly that is exactly this fly pattern. Is this one of those patterns that two separate people thought and tied the same way? You mentioned Mike (couldn't gather last name).

[@littleajs5798]

Davie where has the open description come from it is stopping getting a list of materials

[@JP24Mich]

Hey Davie, is that micro glint similar to krystal flash? This is fantastic pattern that I completely forgot about, and I like how you tied it on a curved hook. Great looking fly! Cheers

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi J P, The difference between the the micro glint and the krystal flash is that the micro glint has fine stands of Antron wound through it which gives it strength so that's why you can get away with not coating the body with varnish...I'm glad you liked the way I tyed the fly and thank you for the kind words.... All the very best Davie

[@robertperman8967]

What do you use Davie for a varnish for your flys? Thanks. Tight lines🐜🕷️🐛!!!!

[@lastcoyote2355]

An exceptional tier always makes even the simplest flies look easy . Great fly . In your opinion, in place of elk hair could one replace it with CDC ?

[@kalikasurf]

That’s interesting! I wouldn’t mind seeing that combination

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Leonard, It would definitely work as I have tyed a few like this myself. One of my favourite dressing was an olive version which works really well for the Grannom and Spring Olives...I'm glad you enjoyed the video and that you liked the pattern.. All the very best Davie

[@realityobservationalist7290]

Best fly ever

[@Rustyboyyy1]

Magic🤙 You make it look so easy when trimming the deer hair.😎

[@soniagutierrezaznar2776]

Buena visibilidad

[@krallmi48]

I did enjoy it, Davie... thank you. I've been wondering a thing about the direction of winding the parachute hackle and the tying off of it. Seems like the hackle is being wound in "the opposite direction", yet you don't tie off with one on the hackle then one on the hook. What is the difference in this instance? Mike

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Mike, I normally fold the hackle back and tye over it which is as good as using the locking turn that I would normally do. The hackle I was using was a perfect colour but had a thick stem so as long as I keep the thread turns tight then the hackle will be fine...I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thank you again for all your kind words.. All the very best Davie..

[@krallmi48]

@@DavieMcPhail OK, I think I've got that understood. I'll see how it goes in tying. Thank you Davie, I appreciate the help. Mike

[@comesahorseman]

👍👍

[@davidoconnor5198]

Davie is there anywhere I can buy your flys I'm fairly local have asked about but no one knows lol

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi David, I'm sorry I don't do orders anymore as I'm just going to make up the odd box for the monthly draw that I have been doing as well as doing lessons..Thanks for asking.. All the very best Davie..

[@АнатолийЗайцев-я1щ]

Великолепно 👍👍👍🤝😊

[@allanhughes945]

👌

[@НиколайФишов-в3г]

Красота)))))))))))))))

[@TheCanary24]

The cock hackle that you used, is it a known brand or from a local sources?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi @TheCanary24 , I used a Veniards genetic cock neck in the video, it was a white cape which I dyed fiery brown...I bought it many years ago and I was using it up on this fly, you can still buy them...I do use saddles a lot more when tying parachute flies like the Whiting Hebert Minor bronze grade which would tye you many flies.. All the very best Davie

[@TheCanary24]

@@DavieMcPhail thank you Davie for your quick response👍🏻

[@АлександрПлахотный-е4у]

Класс! 👍🤝🇰🇿