Tying a Spring Olive (Floating Nymph) by Davie McPhail

[@krallmi48]

I did enjoy it, Davie... thank you. I've never seen a floating nymph like this. I'm used to CDC bubbles or floating yarn spun on the thread, then held above the fly, and pushed down into a ball-shape. This method looks a lot more durable than the floating yarn ball. Thanks again. Mike

[@terryllmonroe8334]

Mr. McPhail, it looks like another fly that should do the trick. Excellent as always sir. If you sold DVD's on your tying, I'd buy every one of them. Thank you sir.

[@johnoconnelliv9782]

Definitely a lovely pattern for this Spring. Thanks Davie!

[@kenstaring6257]

Davie, Thanks for including alternate materials for tying this fly. Great video.

[@mazman8343]

Davie fished this last week with a team of wets in the middle I had a few nice fish on it. Great fly fished wet or dry .olive. mayfly.or sedge it works thanks again .Close your eyes and listen and you'll hear the rise .all the best from Ireland 👍

[@jackreeves3001]

Great video Davie, I look forward to your presentations with great anticipation. You make a old man (72) happy.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Thank You Jack, I'm glad you enjoy and look forward to the videos... All the very best Davie..

[@christiecrumb]

the new videos are brilliant Davie. well done....enjoying watching the new pattern's..

[@mortellarojoseph4111]

Toujours de superbes mouches ! Bravo.

[@karldunphy17]

Lovely idea Davie, thanks again for sharing your talent and giving inspiration.

[@fliesbychris]

Perfect Davie!! Was just finishing off a few klinkhammers and didn't know what to tie next. Should work for the wee brownies next weekend!!

[@PiscatorFlies]

Beautiful little fly Davie. Thanks for posting it.

[@andyskinner7163]

so well explained and tied as ever Davie.many thanks for al your videos.:)

[@AlexK-vy3tt]

It's a really great fly! I've tried it in many situations and in many colour combinations. One day even a 15 lb salmon have taken such fly.

[@abefrohman1759]

Excellent tie, hope you have a great weekend.

[@mazman8343]

Lovely fly davie happy saint paddy's day

[@joxomymoucheur9125]

Excellent très belle vidéo encore merci beaucoup

[@aidangill9064]

Nice fly davie

[@garygormley3842]

Great little fly Davie.can you use areo wing instead?I take it you tie them in various colours

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Gary, Yes Areo Wing would also be a good material to use instead of the Polypro. It's a great style and tyed in any colour that you feel would work for you as this is what I do..I'm glad you liked the fly.. All the very best Davie..

[@chantalgolliot4515]

hello davie a votre avis peut on l utiliser pour pecher l ombre avec un hamecon de 14 ou diminuer la taille bonne journée a bientot

[@FlyRiderFishing]

another great pattern! Would you recommend any other sizes besides #14 for this fly? Kind regards and tight lines

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi ric0h, Over the years I've mostly tyed these flies on size 18s to size 10s in many colours and with materials to suit the sizes.. All the very best Davie..

[@matthewstone2887]

I want to get into tying flys, what do I need to get started

[@Adipper]

Matthew Stone Suggest you start with a Partridge Skin, Peacock, Hares Ear, and Pheasant Tail as base materials. For tools, do not skimp on quality. Pick up a bobbin, whip finisher (Matarelli), and bodkin. Start with nymph patterns such as PT and Hares Ear, focus on proportions. Catching a trout with a fly of your making very satisfying. Pick up a book on aquatic entomology. All the best.

[@handcannon1388]

That is hard to answer; especially without any background. Are you already a proficient fly fisherman? What species do you plan to pursue? What is your budget for this hobby? What are your expectations? Answer these questions, and I (and perhaps Davie, if he has time) can give you better advice.

[@matthewstone2887]

handcannon well I'm 15 with no money, and I don't fly fish I use flies on ultralight bass tackle with flys an I thought this looked fun

[@matthewstone2887]

Larry Banda where can I get the stuff

[@handcannon1388]

Matthew, then I assume that your expectations aren't too high, and you would be happy to make something and catch fish on it; probably on spinning tackle behind a float. Your budget may be a problem, but Christmas and birthdays help in that regard. I would suggest asking for a basic fly-tying kit and trying to tie some simple panfish flies, like foam spiders, and going after bluegills and small bass. If you can find the funds (probably a couple hundred dollars), you can message me through my channel, and I'll try to see if I can find you a deal.

[@userAguatic35]

Похоже чем то на Montano!

[@estevanmartinez8190]

Found it

[@bbq-man3058]

Snow flake dun from Roman Moser....