Tying a Leggy Caddis Pupa with Davie McPhail

Materials Used;
Hook, Fulling Mill Czech Nymph size 14
Thread, Uni-8/0 Dark Brown
Rib, Yellow 12lb Nylon
Body, Semperfli Nymph Dub Caddis Amber
Thorax Cover, Hareline Scud Back 1/8 Brown
Thorax Natural Dubbing Tan
Legs, Pre-Knotted Pheasant Tail Fibres
Eyes, 12lb Yellow Nylon

[@Loyalist-ul6qm]

Tied this one turned out a beauty thanks Davie.

[@dariuszpiatak8675]

It doesn't looks like caddis puppa. Caddis puppa looks like this fly! Genius Davie!

[@elduderoony8171]

There are a lot of flies that I want to tie myself to try to learn the techniques etc and as such there are a lot of flies that I really like. But this one I think has got to have become my favourite. I love it! This is just my style Davie. Thank you for another one dude.....

[@kentw.897]

Very Nice Davie. Thanx 4 sharing this video with us. Aloha🌴🎄🎄🎣

[@dannymcg8300]

Fantastic Fly Davie. Very nice skills in the tying of this fly. Thanks for sharing.

[@waynedavies5569]

Hi Davie, A natural realistic pattern and very well tied. Definitely going to tie this Fly for my box, Regards, Wayne

[@metubewot]

Again Davie, you're in a class of your own, love it. Take care Pal.

[@cascadeflyfisher1489]

I really like the looks of that semper fly dub. Good tie thanks for sharing

[@ronuhlenhopp9368]

Thank you for sharing this marvelous pattern!

[@deniscollins4928]

Cracking caddis imitation Davie. Many thanks for sharing. The size 16 FM Czech nymph hooks have become one of my favourite hooks for all my nymph & Hares Ear patterns. Tight lines to you.

[@handcannon1388]

I like hooks with a gentle, continuous bend for my most of my nymphs, as well. If you haven't seen them, check out the Dohiku "P" hooks ("P" stands for pupa). They are awesomely sharp, but have a fairly fine wire; caution is called for when playing larger fish.

[@stewartcollingswood5063]

A work of art Davie. Nice one!

[@Cat-hc4jy]

Nice tying again Davie,i wish i had your technique. Thanx for posting.

[@user-ji5rd5ml6k]

Здравствуйте Davie McPhail. Отличная Caddis Pupa!!! Вашим трудолюбием можно только порожаться, в неделю выходит два, а то и три видео по изготовлению мушек и все доступно и понятно, хотя английский я не знаю. Всего наилучшего в вашем бизнесе.

[@krallmi48]

I did enjoy it, Davie... thank you. Mike

[@cep14254]

Awesome little fly!

[@101mossie]

Brilliant, enjoyed that 👍

[@alymcgill6476]

Brilliantly piece of tying. You make it look so easy ive been tying some nymphs still to be tested might no catch??? maybe scare the fish.

[@gscotty311]

Beautiful!

[@manuellozanoortega9407]

Muy bonita!! Gracias Davie!

[@michaeljmckinnon2960]

awesome tie

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Nice , i like the Semperfli . I have never used it but looks simple enough . The yellow eyes and rib give it a good look . I am sure any self respecting trout would love to see this floating there way , thinking yum that looks good :-)

[@graemebrown1191]

Fantastic on a size 14✌

[@AlexK-vy3tt]

It's a very effective fly for grayling, I use such flies for many years, tied on Kamasan B100 hooks of various sizes. A material you've used for abdomen is very convenient to tie, I've used some dubbing or yarn. Next time i will try to dub a yarn, not thread. IMHO horns on this fly are very significant elements. I've done it from mallard so as you've done or widgeon for bigger sizes. Thank you for excellent video. Tight lines!

[@AlexK-vy3tt]

In old Mike Daves's flytying book I've seen a very similar fly with abdomen and thorax made from ostrich, olive and dark brown respectively... But it has no legs.

[@handcannon1388]

Tightly twisted antron yarn makes a nice caddis pupa body, but it lacks the "fuzzy" factor. You could probably wrap between the segments with some very sparse dubbing in a loop or with the split-thread technique - similar to a cat-gut pupa.

[@militarist7777]

Крутяк Крутяк отлично получилась муха.

[@guybaumgartner4244]

very nice fly tankiou Davie

[@Vincentdonnelly5158]

That thing looks like it would crawl out of the fly box if left open to long.

[@Enrico-hp5ly]

👏👏

[@OldBear5255]

Great looking caddis pupa mate. That will be a great little nymph for the spring start. Great colours. Where about can you get the thread from and how small would you go with it? Would love to put a few of those beauty’s in my box. Thanks for sharing a great video with us all. Best Regards, Ken

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Ken, I would say you could tye down to a size 16 ok but I have to be honest these are the first flies I have tyed with it although I will be tying a few smaller to give them a go..I have attached a link to the Nymph Dub for you to see.. www.semperfli.net/b2b-nymph-dub.html All the very best Davie..

[@catonfarm9757]

👍🏼

[@caryverhalen]

🎯‼️

[@marcod591]

How is the SemperFli spooled nymph dubbing different from just putting your own dubbing on a thread? Is the idea that it’s just quicker and more uniform? Or maybe it’s the multiple layers of color (brown cord beneath amber dubbing)? Thanks for the great tutorial, Davie.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Mark, I agree you could tye an amber dubbing say over a brown thread and get a similar effect but it's always nice to mess around with other materials like the Nymph Dub and it does make tying the fly a little quicker...I'm going to give it a go so we'll see if the fish like them as well...I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for the question.... All the very best Davie

[@CoLbEeBrYaN]

Dear Davie, Great caddis. I am going fishing on the inn river, near Innsbruck in a few days. What flies should I be using? Is it too early still to chuck bwo dries? Warmest, Colbee

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Colbee, I can only suggest the type of fly that I would be fishing on my local water at this time of year and they would be dries like March Browns and Spring Olive's in sizes 12s and 14s you could also tye wet versions as well...Nymphs like the Hare's Ear and Pheasant tails should be worth having...I hope this is of some help to you and have a great trip.. All the very best Davie

[@userAguatic35]

Интересная мушка!

[@miasoldboy180]

That looks awesome, any trout that refuses that needs it's to have a good look at itself. is the Nymph Dub available to buy? I immediately went hunting for it after watching the video but my search has been fruitless . Keep up the great work, my son and I watch your videos every night before he goes to bed. He's only 4 and demands to watch "flies" and has done for about 2 years now , he especially loves your organza spinner 😊 Tight lines 🎣

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Chris, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and the fly I tyed, I have attached a link to the nymph dub for you to see.It's great to hear that your son enjoys the videos and please say hello to him from me.. All the very best Davie.. www.semperfli.net/b2b-nymph-dub.html

[@miasoldboy180]

Thanks very much, much appreciated. Wee Marco will be thrilled when I tell him you said hello . Thanks again

[@ikramakhmedov1168]

🔥👈🏻👍

[@sirmantigrey1964]

Я что-то не понял, на фазаньем пере узелки завязаны под имитацию сочленений?

[@user-ck2vj2pf2n]

Это самая фишка-готовые ножки из фазаньего пера.

[@AlexK-vy3tt]

@@user-ck2vj2pf2n Да можно и самому завязать. Нетрудно, только очень нудно. Я для Daddy Long Legs такие делал в последние 20 лет:).

[@DavieMcPhail]

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[@sirmantigrey1964]

@@DavieMcPhail Many thanks for the video.

[@medusaflyfishing6762]

Davie I have developed a new and improved method for knotting pheasant tail fibers. If you are interested I would love to share it with you. The method is easier and provides much better control for the knot position.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Medusa Fly Fishing, I would love to see your new method as anything to make tying knots on pheasant tail fibres and especially getting the knot where you want it would certainly help.. All the very best Davie..

[@smackinbaits6693]

What about the wing sir?

[@AlexK-vy3tt]

Wing? What wing?

[@smackinbaits6693]

@@AlexK-vy3tt the two stripe ones he put on last. it's not on the materials used.

[@smackinbaits6693]

or horns...

[@AlexK-vy3tt]

@@smackinbaits6693 That's not STRIPS. It's individual fibers from any duck feathers;). Davie uses tinted feather from mallard, I've tried a different kind of ducks... Mandarine duck is a most effective but rare and expensive:). Tinted feather from mallard is more cost effective;).

[@smackinbaits6693]

@@AlexK-vy3tt Thanks. I'm just starting and it's not on the list of materials, hence I asked.