Tying an Ally Shrimp Temple Dog Salmon Fly by Davie McPhail

[@simonartley1645]

A fine fly for big cold spring water and springersand autumn floods...just thinking ahead .Fine looking wing and tube work simon A ,Manchester

[@georgeb6412]

That's a great looking version of the ally's shrimp and so well tyed, thanks again davie,

[@peterdavies164]

Another wee miracle from the Mcphail vice. Thanks Davie

[@michaelkingy355]

Loving your work Davie 👍🏻👍🏻

[@markdovell24]

great job! awesome looking fly!

[@metubewot]

As always, a lovely fly Davie.

[@dastgaz]

Great version Davie. Ant tips on how to stop the lid sticking on the fulling mill superglue.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi dastgaz, This used to happen to me a lot at first and the main reason I feel was that I never closed the top just so that I could lift it as I went along..So I started to at least screw the lid down a couple of turns and this really did help as I can't remember when I last had one close up..I'm glad you liked the fly.. All the very best Davie..

[@hunt4fish]

Very good looking fly Davie. Salmon around here should go for that in a hurry I hope...cheers

[@kiyoshilengyel4747]

marwelouse..merci bocoup Daviesan!!! ;))

[@MrLightingstar]

Thanks Dave, good explain and easy. Like like like

[@OldBear5255]

Great looking tube fly mate. The steelhead would kill for that one. Thanks for sharing another great pattern with us all. Davie could you do some more videos on dying some fur and hair. I done some of my long pheasant crest like you showed it worked very well and looks great. Thanks mate. Best Regards, Ken 😊

[@simonsmith9363]

Brilliant, as normal!!

[@anthonyflanagan809]

Cracking fly!

[@paulkennedy667]

What is the brand or make model of your tying vise. Excellent tutorials, and accuracy...👍😊

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Paul, I have attached a link to a video that I made about the vise I use for you to see, unfortunately it's no longer being made..I'm glad you enjoyed the video.. All the very best Davie.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYGZfo1_p9V6fZI

[@Rustyboyyy1]

Wow, awesome!!!

[@padstow3040]

Hi Davie Thank you very much for the great flies you tie, you have improved my tying by 100%. I have a request for you if possible, on the Tyne the Ness C is a very popular fly I struggle to get the proportions correct! Is there any chance that you could tie your variant of this very popular fly? Thanks in advance.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Mike, I have attached a link to an old video I made of a slight variant of the Ally's Shrimp which is as I would tye the original..I hope this is of some help to you... All the very best Davie.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHnXpYCwfp6fgbc

[@postjegerolai]

I need a pair of quality siccors. I would love some advise. What scissors are you using, and what would you reccomend? Greetings:)

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Jonas, I really like a 4 inch razor scissor which you can buy from many companies, I also have bought them off ebay though they can vary in the finish but mostly they have been good...At the moment I am using a pair from Fulling Mill which are very good...I also like a small pair of curved scissor for very fine work...I'll attach some links to them for you to see.. All the very best Davie www.fullingmill.co.uk/Products-UK/Fly-Fishing-Kit-UK/Fulling-Mill-Razor-Scissors-UK www.ebay.co.uk/itm/The-Fly-Tying-Den-Razor-Scissors-4-/184546388550?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10&&var=692257653171&varId=692257653171 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stainless-Steel-FINE-TIP-Iris-Curved-Scissors-SHARP-3-5-Ophthalmic-Set-of-3-UK/382580139271?hash=item59138da507:g:JC4AAOSwZq5btMEb

[@JoshOsReef]

Fantastic tie as always Davie. Would you be able to tie an Icelandic Haugur on a tube please? I've watched your double ties but was wondering if there's be much difference? Cheers, all the best

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Josh, I would probably tye it much the same as the double and around the same size as well especially for Iceland as they do like a small fly like the Haugur..I'm glad you liked the fly... All the very best Davie...

[@JoshOsReef]

@@DavieMcPhail Thanks for the reply Davie, I've tried my hand at it a few times already on a 1 inch tube but I'd imagine smaller would be better!

[@johnglennon4245]

Nice one, thanks

[@KENNYFLY1]

What tubing is that you use Davie and the wax do you make it yourself ?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Kenny, If I remember right these tubes came from Future Fly so I have attached a link to them for you to see... ATB Davie www.adh-fishing.com/fly-tying/fly-tying-materials/body-materials/future-fly-us-tubes

[@simonartley1645]

Hello Davie well spring will soon be upon us and if its one with big water this fine fly should be given a serious swim Would you tie and sell this to a hopeful and patient caster ..eg me?

[@martinandrevonhafenbradl8510]

Hi davie, i was wondering where you source your arctic fox seeing as the hairs you used in the video were extremely similar to polar bear?

[@gustavhurtig5591]

How do you form those perfect wings on your salmon flyes?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Gustav hurtig, I don't always get it right but I try and work with the materials and not over dress the fly as this will cause you lots of problems especially with the wing..Watch the video and you will see that I taper out and taper back right to the hackle as this will almost always give you a good wing.... All the very best Davie...

[@Kendo2007]

what needle is that your using? im still using the ones that came with the HMH toolkit but too bendy for me. excellent video as always m8 not seen these new videos and dont know why I dont get alerts

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Kenny, I'm sorry I can't remember where I bought that pin from but it's very similar to Michael Frodin's which I do use a lot, I have attached a link below..I hope you are keeping well... All the very best Davie www.frodinflies.com/collections/fits/products/fits-needles-devices

[@Kendo2007]

@@DavieMcPhail been a rough few months tbh m8 dad took no well and that never ended well been in and out hospital myself just trying to survive, was listening to cannibal corpse and then your ally shrimp fly appeared was like how did that happen but ended up watching it, for some reason I dont get any notifications when you upload so sitting here binge watching Davie Mcphail videos who needs netflix lol ATB mate

[@Lukasz_Fishing_Ireland]

Love it :)

[@rorynicholson1212]

Davie, long time follower. Would you be able to tie 3 of the Nicholson fly as a special order for my dad. If so, let me know how best to proceed. Thanks.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Rory, I don't tye many of these flies due to the materials needed, the Nicholson is a great fly to tye..If you have a facebook page you can send me a PM as you can't do this on youtube...ATB davie..

[@scotsmaninthephilippines1659]

Davie, I'm a beginner tyer and what I've been searching for is instructional video on what feathers come from which part of a rooster. Any ideas?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Scotsman in the Philippines, I did a search on KZbin for you to see if there was any videos on this as I don't have one myself but I have found two which may be able to help you understand where the feathers come from and what they are normally used for...I hope this is of some help to you....All the very best Davie... kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoapcmuipZuckKc kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TOdGqEgc2sgsU

[@scotsmaninthephilippines1659]

@@DavieMcPhail hi! My roosters have pretty good quality capes and saddles, but they have a lot of other feathers on a complete skin. Many of which I have no idea what they would be called or what use they could be put. In fact I have a vast untapped source of roosters, cock fighting is still a very popular activity. I don't put my roosters to the pit but everyone I know that keeps roosters keep them to fight. A fighting rooster is worth about $100 a lose (dead) is worth $10 for the pot! There are several of my friend knowing I'm a weird foreigner fishing with "feather bait" that think they may have second line of business and have asked for advice, which I can't give them. So that is the two reasons I'm trying to learn. But thanks for taking the trouble to search and I've watched both. So thanks a lot.

[@JabbaTheGrub]

What company made that “turbo disk” you used to finish the head?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi 26Coaster, The discs came from Loop but they are also very like the Future Fly UFO discs as I like both.... All the very best Davie.

[@cliveodriscoll2116]

Hi Davie, This is a fly that I honestly want to tye, i have a question, Can I buy the Dyed Silver Fox - Hot Orange/Fluro Orange + Goat Dyed - Hot Orange from You? Please, Any help I really appreciate, its just Amazing to watch you do this Fly. Regards, Clive

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Clive, I don't sell materials but if you can PM me through Facebook then I would be happy to help you in some way..... All the very best Davie

[@cliveodriscoll2116]

@@DavieMcPhail Thanks Davie, I have sent you a pm on FB

[@TheFlyTyer]

Is the underwing not Polar Bear?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Fly Fish, I did use PB on this fly but on the original dressing it was arctic fox which is far easier to find in the fly tying world and works just as well.. ATB Davie..

[@TheFlyTyer]

Davie McPhail a winter pelt racoon also, not as long fibres maybe but same sheen in the guard hairs 🙂

[@МаксимВитченко-й5з]

Класс

[@jeremyn3813]

Yeah, you can tie a beautiful fly and create a wonderfully clear tutorial, but can you say, "purple burglar alarm"? Checkmate.

[@deeejaaay8518]

can you finish the fly for me Davie wheres the damn hook

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi deee jaay, What you do is to thread your nylon through the hole at the head of the tube until enough comes out the back for you to tie on a hook of your choice which can be a single, double or treble... All the very best Davie..

[@deeejaaay8518]

@@DavieMcPhail hey Davie I was being an ass we dont even have salmon in Arizona

[@seppopeurala2365]

These are too dangerous to fish 😄 should be forbidden 😇

[@TheCanary24]

It doesn't look lie arctic fox:)

[@Roejsmose30]

If it’s artic fox. It’s definitely the most transparent and shiny fox. I have ever seen. Almost like polar bear😉😂

[@TheCanary24]

@@Roejsmose30 😂