Tying a Small Klinkhamer by Davie McPhail

[@paulallen7651]

Always the best methods for the pattern at hand. I wish these videos existed when I tied commercially for tying and fishing expenses money. Best lessons I've had since A.K. Best.

[@davidbenjamin5356]

Love it. I see lots of beautifully tied klinkhamers / parachutes on facebook but I always think there is too much hackle on the wingpost. So I referred back to the master and my suspicions were confirmed. To me this one is perfect. Beautiful.

[@mdiamo]

Davie, Like most good things you don't fully appreciate them unless they are taken away.............. for a bit! I'm very pleased you are back as you've taught me to tie great flies and for that I'm most grateful as I enjoy the learning process, catch more and get more satisfaction from my fishing. Keep up the great work. Kind regards, Mark.

[@lonesomeacestringband]

Thanks for posting all these fine videos, they are extremely helpful. Your tying is second only to your patient diplomacy!

[@ellena9953]

Hi Davie. I never thought I would get into fly tying but watching your videos and learning from you has made me keen on trying it for myself. I have to congratulate you on the way you teach the techniques and uses for materials. Everything is so clear. I also love the accent! It's a bit like being back home.

[@benmij1]

Hi Dave You made it look easy and it was. I had complements on my first klinkhammers. Thanks Ben

[@aleksandarvukadinovic9465]

Mr. Davie am very pleased and delighted with your binding. Thank you!

[@118Neil]

Dave. You are the master. We appreciate your videos. Neil

[@sasquatch446]

i saw your way to tie the post and its amazing i always do it that way now because there is a lot less bulk. Now my klinkhammers dont look all messed up.

[@mikedriscoll5509]

wow, going to shrink that down to an 18/20 for the western tailwaters

[@AllanMHutton]

Very helpful! 👍

[@nordmende73]

Thank you!

[@paleozon]

You did it yet once again, Davie. Great vid! Thanks.

[@NiNj4k0S]

we love you Dave!

[@ThatguynamedFinn]

Also, (which works wonders for me) you can use a few strands of Crystal Flash. Very visible and light weight.

[@ottarfinnsson9368]

Nice fly Davie i hope you never stop. All the best Óttar

[@varkskiet]

Great technique, easier to tie off this way. Top of the line fly when things get slow.

[@comesahorseman]

👍👍

[@benmij1]

Hi Dave You made it look easy and it was. I had complements on my first klinkhammers. Do you tie mudeyes? Thanks Ben

[@georgepiccin4342]

I David what was the name of the lamp you have for light

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi George, I have attached links to the one I am using at the moment which is a great lamp and will light up your whole desk..This one has a two light setting which helps me with more than just tying as I use it for taking photos as well as filming.. All the very best Davie The Lamp..daylightcompany.com/lumi-task-lamp/ My video on the lamp..kzbin.info/www/bejne/d36koH6Va9plbq8

[@georgepiccin4342]

@@DavieMcPhail think you

[@triviumlambofgod]

Hi Davie, another great video, what is the material that is tied in at 0:40? and is there any substitute to use instead of this material? thanks again! -Josh

[@skanerost]

Hello Davie, I watched so many of your videos and as a beginner, i have to say i progress really fast by watching your videos and i wanted to thank you for that. I have a big concern though, and that is the parachute hackle, i just cant seem to get the finishing of it to stick that well! Usually the hackle just unwinds itself and thats anoying when i look on a otherwise deacent fly :) Do you have any suggestions for me ? Watched the video many times but cant see the last step that you do.

[@christdethroned7]

@DavieMcPhail Thank you for your reply. I completly understand whats your point. But dont you think its wrong to "educate" people to tye wrong fly? I think its basicly the same if you tye a silver doctor and then title it as a silver rat. Anyway keep up the great work youre doing here on youtube. You give so much to the world wide fly tying community. The effort you put is probably far more greater than most think.

[@christdethroned]

@xixflyfishing Now, now, don't be silly. :) Could you please enlighten me why should I visit taxidermist?

[@christdethroned7]

Hey there Davie. I have some critisism for you. This isn't a klinkhåmer. It has nothing to do with it to be honest. Hans developed the fly in long time span. It took 15 years to klinkhåmer to be what it is nowadays. I don't know if you've met Hans in person, but I can assure you he would not accept this or the CDC one as a klinkhåmer. Im in no way disrespecting or mocking you. Youre amazing. But pleace, rename the fly for parachute emerger or something like that... this isnt a klinky.