Tying a Lough Melvin MayFly (DryFly) by Davie McPhail.

Melvin MayFly Materials Used;
Hook, Kamasan B405 size 12
Thread, Light Cahill Uni-8/0
Tail, Dark Fibres from the back of a Chartreuse Bucktail
Rib, Cahill Thread Coloured with a Brown Marker
Body, Cream or Cahill Rabbit Fur
Wing, Dyed Olive Deer Hair
Hackles, Natural Red dyed Dark Olive and Light Ginger Cock Saddle Feathers

[@comesahorseman]

Interesting colors! 👍👍

[@OldBear5255]

Great video Davie. I always look to see when you add one my friend. I always learn something everytime I watch them. Your the best Davie. Am very glad you do these for everyone to enjoy and learn from. And I do understand when you say it takes time. Please keep them coming mate. Cheers, OldBear

[@stevesnaps1]

A great looking May Fly Davie,thanks for showing.ATB Steve.

[@LeslieWojszak]

Thank You, Davie! Another nice video. Now, your videos are better than the elders! You have the best channel of tha KZbin.

[@SotamiesTrolli]

He liked the segments of the body and never thought about that way of doing it.

[@hardtomello364]

I just started tying flies did my first one today but holy crap you tie the thread extremely fast omg

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi byhaugh1, The vise i use is a rotary but to be honest with you I don't use it to it's full ability just as it was meant to be. I do though rotate the vise so that I can see how the other side of the fly is looking while I'm tying, I'll also adjust the head so that I can make it easier for me to tye small or large flies depending on the style of hook... All the very best Davie

[@MrLeonardh1956]

such an insperation to the rest of us who think we a fly tyers many thanks

[@HUNtFIShDIpTN]

A damn good fly , nice job.

[@guybaumgartner4244]

nice flye BARRY tankiou

[@luisfinochio1262]

Brillante ... !!!!

[@pikewhisperer]

Nice tutorial again Davie! Can it be that you where in Dronten on the flyfair last week? (Dronten in Holland)

[@wallylax9]

Davie, Still love watching your videos. I am sure you have been asked a thousand times but I have searched and have been unable to find the type of vise you use. Would you mind sharing? Thanks Wally

[@crgchris777]

hello iv been watching your vids for a long time thank you so much for your time you have taught me alot just one question what kind of wax do you use ?

[@Hedg111]

Hi Davie, Who is manufacturer of the hackles which you use in this fly?

[@Redterra527]

Davie, This could be a great pattern for the Green Drake in the States, I think.

[@SlickRoode]

Hi Davie. Is the Buctail ''full'' enough to be used for wings for wullffs as well do you reckon?

[@DavieMcPhail]

HiSlick Roode, This is a pattern I've tied many times for a friend that guides on Lough Corrib and he does catch many fish on it. To be honest I would say that the bucktail isn't good enough to give a good wing like you would look for in a Wullff, a nicely dyed calf tail to suit would be better... All the very best Davie...

[@SlickRoode]

***** Thanks for the reply. I'm in mayfly kind of mood on these dark winter nights. If you could tie up a few more dry mayflies it might shorten the months till Corrib :)

[@Moose19]

could you reccommend me a very good pair of all around scissors for tying?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Mistermooseers, I like the all-purpose 4 inch scissor very much like the Tiemco one I'm using at the moment but their fine tips can be broken if dropped on the floor as I have did this...The Razor Scissor is also a good style much like the one I have attached a link to....loonoutdoors.com/product/razor-scissors-4in/ I hope this is of some help to you... All the very best Davie...

[@OldBear5255]

Hello again Davie. I'm needing some help from you again my friend. Here it is Have you vever heard of these blind salmon hooks made by martinez & bird and the hook size is a 4mm. Are these any good and they come in a box of 500 count? Cheers mate. oldbear5255

[@colefeere6030]

what song is in the intro

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi cole federe, My son composed and played the songs for me so that I can use them on youtube as you need either have permission or own the copyright... All the very best Davie