Tying the Ghillies Fly (Salmon Fly) with Davie McPhail

[@davidkerr2285]

Another beautiful fly brilliantly tied Davie

[@The3sw]

Tony Black's creation , he's come up with some of the most effective patterns over the years , this one probably one of the most productive flies used these past few years, stunning tie again Davie!

[@seanmooney3907]

Brilliant, no further words need to be said. All the best to you Davie. Sean

[@brianhutchison5787]

The things I'd do for your fly box... Once again fantastic tying you make it look so easy.

[@eddiepatton12]

Hi davie, Thanks a lot for putting on the Ghillies fly much appreciated. All the best Eddie

[@lasse1187]

Super pattern, thx Davie

[@cliveodriscoll2116]

Just tied this 1, will have it up on Spey pages, this is my Fifth fly since I started this week, Thanks Davie

[@Rustyboyyy1]

Beauty of a fly.🤙

[@rescul2418]

Another great fly David. Wish I could try some of your Atlantic salmon flies sometime. I recently sent a few flies to a friend of mine in Ireland. Cheers.

[@Shoshana01]

Hi Davie, A beautiful fly as usual and I just PM'd you.

[@allanmcclenaghan8386]

Good tying Davie like artekrunner but expesave stuff

[@victormanuelcarreraprieto5623]

Fantástica.

[@allanmcclenaghan8386]

Thanks Davie irn bru man Allan mclenagan

[@kenelliott6458]

Beautiful Fly Davie. Can you tie it in different colours and where can I find that arctic runner? Our fly shops around here don't seem to have it. Or they say they can't find it or know where to get it from. Say hello to the family for me. Thanks for sharing mate. Best Regards, Ken

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Ken, The Ghillies fly can easily be tied in different colours as it's a great style and easy to tye... I used to work for a fly tying company and they bought in a lot of their arctic runner from Iceland but the company that sells it here in the u.k is a wholesale company called Veniards so any shop that stocks their materials should be able to help you...If you can't then have a look on the internet and ebay... All the very best Davie

[@daaf52]

Hi Davie, nice fly! What type of supeerglue due you use for the glo brite head? Also, do you use fly tying varnish on top of the superglue? or just another coat of super glue? Thanks, Dave

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi daaf52, I use Loctite Easy Brush Superglue but remember to varnish it after the superglue has dried...I'm glad you liked the fly... All the very best Davie

[@jparryprodeal]

Hi Davie, May I know what vice are you using, looks like a great vice, very nice finishing

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi jparryprodeal, At the moment I'm using a Law vice which unfortunately is no longer being made but I will be using another one soon that you can buy as it's better to do this... All the very best Davie

[@jparryprodeal]

I will be waiting for your information , thanks and cheers

[@blackwaterhackles]

Class tying Davie, have you managed to fish with the patriot hook as of yet? I used to drop quite few fish on salars so i stopped using them, I always found the code p or sawada sd3 a superior hooker of fish, How do you find the hook? I

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi blackwaterhackles, I've not fished with them to be honest but I will very soon, they I feel are going to be as good as the other hooks you mentioned as I do like a straight point myself..This will be the first year of using these hooks for many anglers so we will soon find out how they are and I'll let you know... All the very best Davie

[@ruthportrum6579]

What is the Arctic runner? what animal? I really enjoy your videos, I appreciate your detail and that you take your time.

[@shire-lee]

fox

[@iainwilson9269]

It is fine Horse Hair..

[@Alessandromarangoni123]

Hi Davie I'm italian salmon fly fisherman what do you think about this fly in Tay River? in june? whit your gold cascade tyer by me last year i hooked a fish

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Alessandro, I'm sorry about the delay in getting back to you I have been away..This fly would be perfect for the Tay in June and as well the Gold Cascade..I hope you have a great trip as I'm sure you will... All the very best Davie...

[@vebjrnegeland1896]

i love your videos but if there would be more specifics and a bit more information about the placement of the different materials it would be a huge help! but great video, and youre and incredebly good fly tier and fisherman!

[@bobclark4706]

watch where he puts them

[@garrettbrown1774]

Where can I buy the hook used to tie the fly

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Garrett Brown, I've attached a link to a company that sells these hooks but if you do a search you may find them closer to you... www.lathkill.com/shop/index.php?categoryID=872 All the very best Davie