Tying a Gold Willie Gunn (Tube Fly) with Davie McPhail

Tying a Gold Willie Gunn (Tube Fly) with Davie McPhail

[@lasse1187]

Great to see these old fashion patterns

[@robertforrester4019]

those classic flies are working for steelhead around the great lakes here in the states!! I love the look of all those flies from Ireland and scottland.

[@simonnewton122]

Excellent tying as usual, can't wait to get my materials & vice jig.

[@varkskiet]

Another classic done right. Thanks Davie.

[@Onnit5466]

Thanks for listing this vidio Davie McPhail, I am new to the world of tube fly tying, All the gear-no idea, But all the help i can find on here i am very thankfull for, cheers - Paddy,,,,,,,,

[@carabrennan8746]

Thanks for your swift reply, Davie. Just finished my first effort,,your Willie Gunn gold, thanks to your excellent video. Not too bad, but not great either. However it just might score. My tube was revolving on the needle attachment I have. What is the attachment you use and where can it be got?Best wishes.

[@helopoblgwyn]

Hi Davie, nice fly obviously going to catch, do you role the hair on a hook tied version aswell because in my hook version i used some in the wing and some as a throat, is it better roling them? thank you,, Deion

[@FlyfishingNinja]

Hi Dave I was wondering cause im tying them ona budget (ex cheap cotton swabs and tubeing) how do you set the tube that kinda holds the hook for the back and can you put on a diffrent variations of the silver doctor thanks Clay

[@robertpettersson6244]

Good instructional video. This is a pattern which have been working pretty good for me, live in the northern part of Sweden. Had a perhaps unusual question I was wondering if you could help out with? Figured I would give it a go to ask since you obviously have a lot of knowledge about fly tying. I fish tubeflies with a spinning reel, crossline swivel and sinker. Have been for years using tubeflies tied on simple cotton swabs without any weight added to the tube. Just started tying flies myself, was thinking of still using cotton swab tubes( it's cheap) and balance them out with leadwire close to the head. Is this anything you have tried? Using leadwire close to the head of a tubefly to offset the weight of the hook at the back? Have just seen people use lead wire for non tubeflies. My thinking was that it perhaps would make the fly sink in a more attractive way if it roughly weighs the same in the front as in the back. But perhaps it doesn't really matter and I am overthinking it? Do you have any video by the way where you are using fairly thick lead wire? Would be very helpful to see how you attach it to a fly.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Robert Pettersson, I've used lead tape on some tubes which will add a certain amount of weight but I'll tye on alloy, copper, brass and tungsten tubes to get the fly down and as well I use metal and tungsten cone heads which can be added to certain plastic tubes which have been made to fit them...I've attached a link to a company that sells tubes which can be adapted to suit the speed and depth of the water... I hope this helps you in some way... www.tubeology.net All the very best Davie

[@robertpettersson6244]

+Davie McPhail Very interesting, thanks for the reply. Smart idea to have a tube system that allows you to switch coneheads so easily. Great inspiration.

[@flyfishnsparky]

Someday It would be cool to see your fly boxes on Video..i caught a glimpse of one on one of your fishing/tying videos and it looked pretty sweet and organized! How would you recommend fishing this fly? Brian

[@saltire546]

Whilst fishing the Findhorn i met an elderly bloke called Dusty Milar who told me he invented this fly and after a bit of research i t was him sure enough .

[@carabrennan8746]

Davie, is there no need to line the copper with plastic tubing?Just starting to do tube flies.Your videos are super.Thank you.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi ceoltarus na eireannCara Brennan, Most tubes will need a liner as they can be a bit rough round the edge and can cut into the nylon but if you feel it's well finished then you can get away without one... All the very best Davie

[@txflytier]

Hi Davie Great tie looks great too. Do you have a web site for that tube holder? I have been trying to find one like that. Chance

[@jamiemcdougall492]

Hi Davie, nice videos. What hook tubing do you use ? Iv tried guideline tubing which is too hard. Veniards is too soft. Then Iv tried 2mm mustad sea fishing rig tube. Which is a bit small. Can't seem to find anything to suit! Thanks a lot

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Jamie, Sorry about the delay in getting back to you...I do have some of my own which I'm using but unfortunately can't be bought now although most of the people I tye for have their own tubing..I would be happy to send you some, just send me a private message with your address... All the very best Davie

[@jamiemcdougall492]

+Davie McPhail thanks very much for getting back to me and thanks very much for the very kind offer. I appreciate it very much. Best regards Jamie

[@WEESTRAWZ]

Sorry davie, meant to ask in last post. What can i use as a substitute for the gold holographic? I have silver and Uni Malar peacock/orange tinsel :/ Thanks Again for all the help!!! David

[@txflytier]

Davie what is the smallest tube you tie on?

[@FlyfishingNinja]

hi dave just a nother question can you put up different silver doctor variations or sent me some different wing materials like rabbit or sumthing like that

[@Fishing7776]

Hi Davie, Just wondering baffled with the tubes etc, what would i need to fish like say a plastic tube? or a copper what would i need to get? I really don't know could you link me so i could get started? Cheers

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Fishing7776, I use a 10ft 7/8 weight for small alloy to plastic tubes and on a 14ft 9/10 weight on the heavier copper and bigger tubes...Tying on a single, double to treble hook depending on the rules of the water you are fishing and to a size to suit the tube you are fishing will balance the fly right and nylon strength from 8lbs up.. I hope this is what you are looking for... All the very best Davie..

[@callummullen9236]

Hi Davie have you got an e-mail I can contact you on?

[@WEESTRAWZ]

Hi Davie, can you tie this on a hook instead of a tube? I only have hooks and no experience with tubes. Also, im sure i've asked this before, but would dyed squirrel tails work? The ones i have are dyed yellow, fire orange and black but the yellow and orange ones have ots of black showing and dont look as vibrant as the bucktail. Thanks Again, ~david