Tying a Long Hackle Caddis Alder by Davie McPhail

Materials Used;
Hook, Fulling Mill All-Purpsoe Medium size 12
Thread, Uni-8/0 Dark Brown
Body Brown CDC or Dubbing
Wing, Large Furnace Cock Hackle
Hackle, Furnace Cock
Horns Bronze Mallard Fibres

[@leonardwells9613]

One of your VERY BEST tips for normally unused or at the very least hard to use hackles, excellent tie, two thumbs WAY WAY up !!!! L 👍🎣👍

[@pd1jdw630]

Every time I watch these videos, I’m still profound by how much this is more an art then a skill.

[@cowdoc123]

I just have to say….. I am a recently retired Veterinarian, and was drawn to fly tying years ago. The precision of a surgeon was required….but the risk wasn’t there. “If your not happy…just go back .” Made the act so much fun. I truly learned what thread/suture control was by watching you. I must say that most of the patterns that you post are fun for me to emulate, but since i live in the Southeastern US in a part where trout cannot survive, I can’t use many of them. I have adapted a few (terrestrial types mostly) with success. No matter. I have been a subscriber since before the ‘teens’ and don’t think I have missed a post yet and continually watch for your next post. I have enjoyed your forays into the Catskills flies, and into the Stevens flies. I truly enjoy watching what you can do with the inspiration. I have a copy of the book “Favorite Flies and their Histories…Mary Orvis Marburg”. You probably already have it in your library. If not, please PM me and I would be happy to send it to you. I would love to see you to be inspired and for someone of your caliber to tie a few of the Classic bass flies. I think they have been forgotten too long. A species not selective enough to enforce memories of some of the art that was once offered. But a group of flies that are similar to classic salmon flies in beauty. Soon to be forgotten.

[@moonstarer55]

Lovely fly Davie…..fantastic job

[@comesahorseman]

Handsome little fly, Davie. 👍

[@donethis3888]

I used olive versions of similar patterns in the past and they were fantastic.

[@sergtang5593]

With cdc 😲. What a good idea. Thanks!

[@lasse1187]

Super work Davie 👍

[@kerrypitt9789]

Personally I think this is the perfect Caddis Davie. You are correct, getting rid of long hackle is a good thing. Remember back when the fashion industry discovered hair extensions? I got rid of a lot of mine on eBay and made an embarrassing amount of money! Now I'm. Back to finding good used for long hackle. Been using it for wings in other patterns as well.

[@mylesreilly5912]

Beautiful Sedge Davie

[@Rustyboyyy1]

Very nice. The new season is nearly upon us:)

[@davidkerr2285]

Beautiful fly Davie

[@richardduvall6512]

Very nice looking pattern

[@jakespool2000]

Great tie, as always!

[@jameswilson6717]

The joy of fly dressing by Davie Mcphail.All the best pal 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@dahutful]

Now here is one I want to try. I have a number of these hackle necks, and I am not afraid to tie them very large, maybe all the way up to eights. Because I am a warm water angler, I can catch fish on trout flies as well as any. This way, I get to tie wonderful trout patterns like this one, but also get catch fish on them! I really like the simplicity of this one. Thank you Davie!

[@austinheinrich978]

The difference in color of the wing and hackle collar is amazing....even though it's the same hackle. Fantastic pattern!

[@gmcallsuk]

So glad you shared that Davie I have a good few large hackles left over and never thought I could tie a size 12 fly with them. Thank you!

[@bentpolski]

What a GREAT IDEA using a CDC Body! a fine looking Fly as usual Davie! Well Done!

[@taballoriokaput1008]

Bellissima! Grazie Davie McPhail

[@steveneaton2459]

This is a great representation of a long horn beetle better than some long horn beetle patterns I have seen tied. Love the video.

[@artostrom917]

Absolutely love to watch you tie flies bud. Keep the great videos coming and can't wait to try this one in the Pacific Northwest.

[@speedoflight9005]

Davie, that's a fantastic caddis imitation!! Once again, I'll tie a bunch of those!!

[@AngaraFF]

!! Super caddis! Спасибо, всегда восторгаюсь, когда из Ваших рук выходят такие удивительные , почти живые, мушки. Thank you, I am always delighted when such amazing, almost alive, flies come out of your hands.

[@stevepuyear2738]

Davie M. What a great looking pattern and very simple to tye. Those exact colors very closely match our Caddis hatch here in Montana. I best get to work at the vise and fill my box with some of those 😉. Thanks for another great video 👍✌🙏

[@chrisgull6250]

A beautiful fly, like always a great video. Thanks Davie keep it up. Greetings

[@neilandrew961]

Another great pattern you come up with something different all the time that haven't seen before great way of using long hackles

[@johnwilson6779]

The master at work ,pure joy to watch, thanks Davie.

[@donaloflynn3922]

Thanks Davie - will definitely work on our rivers warm evenings of August!

[@duderoony]

Now that is a fine looking fly there Davie. I’ll make an attempt at tying it..... 🤞 Thank you for another one dude. 😊😊😊

[@andersklasson1226]

Love it 🤩Tanks Davie👍

[@malcolmism6]

Fantastic fly. Being a avid novice . I am always learning 😌. What a great way to make a wing. I learned something new. Plus a great way to make more flys out of materials most people would fling aside. Thanks davie .🤜🤛🙏

[@allanhughes945]

Excellent 👌

[@davidfraser4083]

Great looking fly Davie, I'll certainly use up my abundance of large hackle. Great idea, stay safe, Big Davie

[@grahamhunt6467]

Simple, beautiful and effective. Thank you for another great tie.

[@crs1321]

Braw wee beasties Davie. Thanks for the tips. 👍👏🎣

[@user-lo2sc4dd1f]

Дэви, мушка - класс! Благодарю, вас, за то , что делитесь с нами! Здоровья , успехов и всего самого доброго!🤝👋🇰🇿

[@michaeljmckinnon2960]

fantastic

[@christopherkarpacz2119]

That's a great pattern Davie, brilliant as usual 👏

[@graemebrown1191]

Excellent tip and pattern✌

[@50Squirrel]

Another great video! Thank you for sharing!

[@hopper1aoa15]

Wow that is an amazing pattern,thanks...

[@orth..8171]

Wygląda smacznie! ;) Many thanks Davie. 👍!

[@craigdebeer1444]

Will be trying to tie your fly, l hope l will be doing justice to your fly and it comes out like yours Davie.!!!! That's for all the great years of making amazing videos on all your amazing flie.

[@mikehulsey4813]

Another great tip from one of the best. Again, similar to some of the dubbing making videos, this is another useful tip as to another use for a material that may be discarded by many less experienced tiers. I have tons of larger hackles from capes that would only be suitable for tailing, but this pattern has given me some ideas for uses as winging material. Wonder how this same technique would look or work if the hackle was split somehow and placed upright similar to how Catskills patterns are done with mallard or wood duck flank? As always Davie, thanks for another useful tool in my belt!

[@user-qh4fv4mv8b]

👍

[@user-sr8gh1me8x]

Как всегда, великолепно 👍👍👍🤝🙋‍♂️

[@grahamlonergan8964]

Beautiful and great idea. I must rob the wife's hairdryer lol

[@callumclark3358]

Just be careful where you point that thing.

[@tattvamasi_1]

👍👍👏👏

[@user-qg1zg7ii1g]

Класс

[@FlyTyer1948]

This is a such a terrific looking caddis. I have an old neck with hackle that is a close cousin to the one you are using here. This an excellent use for the large, previously unused feathers. I’m having a bit of a struggle getting the hackle of the first feather pulled up along the sides for the wing, but I think I’m close to getting it right. A few more views of how you do it should put me right & leave me with a nice set of adult caddis for my donations. Next step, tying some caddis nymphs to go with the dries. Thanks so much for posting this pattern. p.s. Did you originate this pattern & use for large furnace hackle? I don’t recall seeing it anywhere else. If yes, it deserves a name. Perhaps McPhail’s Furnace Alder Fly?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi FlyTyer1948, I'm glad you liked the pattern as I have tyed a few dries like this over the years which have caught many a fish. I have attached a link to another video of a pattern that I would highly recommend especially when there's a few midge and heather flies..I have not seen anyone else tye these flies and in this style but that doesn't mean that it's not out there as in my experience when I was learning you naturally do things as you develop into a tier using different materials.. All the very best Davie. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGK4qmOIipusm9E

[@FlyTyer1948]

@@DavieMcPhail Thank you. I do believe it’s your fly & your right to name it, so unless you want to rename it, it’s now McPhail’s Furnace Sedge. :-). I did several hours of searching caddis/sedges through books & with 2 online search engine & found nothing that resembled your fly. Also thank you for the reference to the 2016 video. Very nice. Also, my compliments on your memory at being able remember a fly & video from that long ago. :-) Be well, -Bob

[@codylamaar]

I’m sure this question has been answered before, but if someone could answer it for me that would be awesome. Is the wax he has on his hand just standard candle wax? Parafin? Sorry for my ignorance

[@graemebrown1191]

Veniards fly tying wax. He has a video on how he prepares it✌

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Cody, I have attached a link to the video I made on how I prepare the wax that I use that Graeme mentioned.. I don't know the recipe but it's very similar to cobblers wax which is used to straighten and protect the threads they use.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3-Xf2xofJZnjsk All the very best Davie..

[@lawrencemacd63]

By Davie do you no what seed or husk that they use to keep a dry fly afloat my friend & I were talking about today but can’t think what it is

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Lawrence, It's called Kapok , it is the fine hair that comes from the husk and was used in lifejackets many years ago so it does make great dubbing for dry flies and it also dyes really well.. All the very best Davie..

[@alasdairhamilton1574]

Davie, how many hours per week do you spend tying flies? And how many flies would you tie? 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Alasdair, I spend more time on KZbin and filming flies nowadays though I would say I could tye on average 4 to 20 flies an hour depending on the flies that I was tying..I mainly tye to suit myself now and film the odd fly for youtube and for the monthly draw to anyone that donates to the channel over each month.. All the very best Davie

[@stewartthefishwhisperer]

Hi Davie can I ask you a question please would it be ok if you would like a days fishing at lintrathen when it opens would love to meet you for a days trout fishing

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Stewart, It's very kind of you to offer me a days fishing on Lintrathen with you which I'm sure I would enjoy ,it's just getting the time is normally my problem but keep in touch and if I do will let you know...Many thanks again.. All the very best Davie..

[@stewartthefishwhisperer]

@@DavieMcPhail I will do Davie thank you for the videos you are amazing