Tying a Tom Thumb/Double Humpy with Davie McPhail

[@emilieandkeishaproduction]

From my grandson and myself. Thank u for all the fish we netted in 2013 on your fly patterns. We wish u all the best for 2014 please keep uploading. arthur and Jordan

[@DavieMcPhail]

Happy New Year Arthur and Jordan, I hope you both have a wonderful 2014... All the very best Davie

[@mttrouthntr]

Davie, thanks as always for the great tutorials. You have so many little 'tricks' that make tying so much neater and more efficient. The method to break off the deer hair to taper into the body is simply brilliant. Thanks again.

[@stryker2764]

Hi again Davie...This looks like a good fly to fish in a lake as well. Your instructions are always appreciated! Thank you :)

[@danjohnson6292]

I've just recently started tying with deer/elk hair and I've been watching all your videos. You make it look so effortless. When I use this material I make it look like I have five thumbs. Practice, practice, practice....

[@7cColin]

I use humpy-type dressings a lot for wild brown trout in the lochs of northern Scotland. They float really well and attract lots of takes. This double version is new to me and I am certainly going to try this style in Assynt next season. Thanks Davie!

[@StanTheMan709]

Ive always wondered how to ty this pattern, ive heard that on waters that get a lot of fishing pressure flies like this the ones people arnt usually fishing seem to do awesome! going to have to ty up some bigger ones to add to my salmon dry fly collection this season, great video Davie thanks!

[@joeduca8582]

Hi Davie, I love your version of the Tom Thumb. I haven't seen many tutorials on how to tie it either. It seems to have fallen through the cracks for a very productive pattern that has spawned many variants. You're right, there are many ways to tie it, but I really like yours. In fact I saw yours with daddy or hopper legs on the global fly fisher. The Tom I'm familiar with I saw years ago in a magazine as an old Canadian pattern. It was one of the first deer hair patterns I tied along with the comparadun and Betters haystack. Thanks Davie, I always learn from you and am inspired to research more of a patterns origin. It's great fun!

[@JanWeinhold001]

Hi Davie, thanks for this nice fly and your video tutorial - as always very enjoyable for me. All the best Jan

[@krallmi48]

I did enjoy it, Davie... Thank you for making the time to redo this pattern. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Mike

[@IanShumanDDS]

Davie, I just fished this fly last weekend in Yosemite National Park. The browns and brooks were all over it. And it didn't much matter the color of the dubbing. Anything that flashed seemed to be on the menu. Thanks again for sharing this fly! Best Regards, Ian

[@chipscar87]

Thanks Davie, great instruction, you make it look easy.

[@Lukasz_Fishing_Ireland]

Another one to try . I like deer hair patterns. :)

[@Mojsinjski]

Odlicna muva,, Hvala Davie.

[@seanmooney3907]

Nice fly as usual Davie, I see that there is no hackle on this double humpy. The humpy I have tied in the past I have tied both with and without hackle fibers. Most request hackle on the yellow and red humpy. Thanks for sharing and have great holidays. All the best to you, Sean

[@TheAudiophile81]

Humpy's are the best flies i think works any time;) thx Davie love your flies!

[@markrobinson3841]

Great tying Davie

[@eddieoneill5073]

Thanks guys, much appreciated, all the best for the New Year

[@DavieMcPhail]

Happy New Year Eddie and all the very best for 2014... Davie..

[@FlytyingcompanyCoUk]

Great tying as usual :-)

[@eacantwell]

Very nice fly Davie[as usual] How ever the Tom Thumb as I knew it was tied with the tail and wing NOT cocked up,and a body of the folded deer hair[I Like your version]The Double Humpy as I knew it was tied on an extra long hooks and tied in a series one behind the other.Your version is tied like an upsized mating midge fly[Looks like a "killer"]Thanks for your wonderful videos that are both practical and very instructional.Earl

[@jsboyle3459]

nice fly-think all tie some up

[@OldBear5255]

Great looking little humpy Davie. I've tied up a few in different colours. What one would you say for big browns be? Thanks for doing these videos and sharing mate. Best Regards From West Virginia, Ken

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Ken, I would say the fox squirrel version that I held up in the video is one of the best but what you're doing is perfect by tying a good mix of different colours as you will find a favourite of your own... All the very best Davie

[@svante123456]

Nice tutorial! But how do you fish this fly, fast like a caddis, or more slowly? Can't realy make out what it is trying to imitate, but it realy looks great!

[@thenewfieflytyer8041]

Hi davie great fly as usaul but i was just wondering what razor blade i should get for tying. i cant find one sharp enough. Keep up the great work!!!!!!

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi The Newfie Fly Tyer, I would say scalpel blades are the sharpest also old style razors blades are good as well. When i was in Thailand I got a hold of blades which are used for cutting hair which are great but unfortunately I can't find them here in Scotland... All the very best Davie

[@thenewfieflytyer8041]

***** thanks i love your vidoes keep it up its making me a better tyer. Noah

[@eddieoneill5073]

Very classy as usual Davie. What kind of bobbin holders do you use? Thanks Eddie

[@krallmi48]

It's a TIEMCO bobbin, Eddie. Come in both light (white ceramic tube) and heavy (black ceramic tube). Mike

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Eddie, I have attached a link to the bobbin holder that I use, sorry about the delay in getting back to you and thanks Mike Krall for helping out. I would like to wish you a Merry Christmas... All the very best Davie www.fishingmegastore.com/tiemco-ceramic-bobbin-holder-heavy-duty~615.html

[@jonmath1]

Is this also known as the "Devil Bug" in the States?

[@stephenprice9120]

Hi Davie, This may be a long shot but would you be able to post up a video showing how to tie up a Blue Bottle Humpy / Blow Fly. I'm off to NZ soon and I have been told that this sort of fly is bread and butter for the area I'm going to. I've looked on the net but I can't find any good recipes! Keep up the great videos and thanks for all of the help! Steve

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Stephen, I had a go at tying a Blow Fly for you so I hope this helps.. All the very best Davie kzbin.info/www/bejne/eabKdXpmhdRgock

[@stephenprice9120]

Fantastic Davie! Thanks you very much - that's made my day! I'll be sure to have a go at some of these ASAP.. Thanks again & happy Christmas, Steve

[@DavieMcPhail]

You are very welcome Steve and have a great trip and Merry Christmas when it comes... All the very best Davie

[@vmaxzile]

Hi Davie, thanks for yet another smashing tutorial. One question regarding the body. Could I use Peacock herl or would it be too delicate? Thanks all the best Paul.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Paul, Peacock herl on the body would work really well on this pattern, you could protect it with winding the thread through it as you'll not see the turns as this is the easiest and quickest way to protect the herl..I'm glad you enjoyed the video, it is a great fly to have in your box.. All the very best Davie

[@simonmx23]

Davie two questions 1) could this fly be a sedge variant 2) Will using bug bond on the back not stop the fly floating to its potential Thanks

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi simonmx23, It would easily represent a sedge and many other species, the first time I used the fly was during a sedge hatch and it worked exceptionally well. I've found the resin makes no difference to the flies as I only use a small amount... All the very best Davie

[@CoLbEeBrYaN]

Davie, Do you think you can please explain your technique on how you whip finish with your right hand, while pulling back fibers with your left hand? Where exactly is the bobbin? I have been practicing, but my technique is no where near as graceful as yours .. Thanks for your time Warm regards for Lappland. ( streaking caddis country) :)

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi CoLbEeBrYaN, I just hold the bobbin well back in my hand so I can hold the fibres back with my fingers, it's important to allow the thread to come through your fingers when you are whip finishing the fly... All the very best Davie

[@Grisha21]

great for grayling. test it at north russia

[@Gfour3flyfshing]

Yehhh been asking you for ages to get the D/H back up Davie thanks, absolutely slaughter brownies on my water with this pattern. 🐠

[@peterkirker7613]

kenny auld c&r Kenny !

[@greigbrown9595]

Great looking fly and well tied davie (btw you Scottish)

[@damir623]

schön gebunden Davie

[@DonieG1]

Davie, just like to wish you and yours a happy Christmas and have a great New Year. Once again thanks for all the great work on the videos in 2013. Yours in Sport Donie Goulding, Cork City.