Tying the Original CDC Bubble Sedge by Davie McPhail

Materials Used;
Hook, Size 12 Dry Fly
Thread, UTC 70 Brown
Body, Natural Fur Fox Squirrel Dubbing
Wing, Natural CDC Cul de Canard
Thorax, Natural Fur Fox Squirrel Dubbing
Horns, Bronze Mallard Fibres

[@bpplus9713]

I think I have watched all your videos multiple times.. This is the best fly tying instructor around. Your flies work all the way over here in Brittish Columbia Canada. Thank you for your patterns, but more importantly, your ability to teach so precisely and effortlessly

[@DavieMcPhail]

Thank you Brendan Penny for your kind words.... All the very best Davie

[@turninflat]

Mr McPhail, I appreciate your creation of these videos. Hard to believe you have only been tying for less than a decade, as none is better. Michael Edwards

[@neilsives533]

Thanks Davie. I was fishing today and there was a hatch of Sedges so this video was very helpful. cheers.

[@aletemolo]

Thank You Davie. All your flies are very stunning; watching your hands working seems ALL simply for you. From Italy a big "BRAVO" for you!

[@finchhaden7016]

Beautiful fly. Thank you Mr. McPhail.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Many thanks everyone for the very kind words they mean a lot to me.... All the very best Davie

[@oscarsantiago4012]

Davie McPhail god bless you for everything you doing for us Davie I’m from Mexico 🇲🇽 and I love the flies you make great job men

[@seanmooney3907]

Great easy fly to tie. Of course you always make it look easier than it actually is for us mortals :) Thanks for sharing. I knew at the beginning when I saw the UTC thread there had to be a split thread dubbing loop involved. All the best to you, Sean

[@kenelliott9238]

Great looking little bug there Davie. Bet that would look great in olive I bet. Thanks for sharing. Best Regards, Ken

[@KevinSmith-lt4qf]

Dear Dave , Thank you so much for sharing your great knowledge . I find your work very inspiring and also the tyings do catch a lot of fish. Being on the river a great deal I do get to see what works . Thanks and all the best Kevin Smith

[@Relikt59]

Super realistic fly. Thanks.

[@NewEnglandHobbyFarmer]

Very nice, very buggy. Looks like a winner. Thanks for sharing.

[@kevinjtoner]

Hello Davie......Thank you for your time and effort......Kevin

[@captainflint89]

got broke off this afternoon fishing the loch using this pattern ! thanks for sharing it .. i landed one later on

[@homesyyctv3281]

I love this guy! Thanks Davie. I so enjoy watching these videos!

[@DavieMcPhail]

Thanks Steve and I'm glad you enjoy them.....ATB Davie..

[@homesyyctv3281]

@@DavieMcPhail Can you show us how to tie the legs using the pheasant feathers Davie? Thanks!!

[@davidarno2196]

tres jolie montage,merci.

[@PeterSkopek]

Excelent fly. I was just thinking of making some sedges for my fly box. This is the number one candidate.

[@christiecrumb]

cracking wee fly mate!! videos are superb....

[@krallmi48]

Thank you, Davie... Mike

[@TheBrianfanner]

Hi Davie. Thanks for all the great vids. Really you are a master! I am a beginner at this and you make it look so easy. I have watched so many of your clips and each one teaches me something new. If you are ever in South Africa come fishing with us! We have some lovely streams and still waters down here in the cape.

[@DoruIlcus]

thanks Davie , is a very beautiful pattern !!

[@chrisleigh3199]

Love this fly Davie, looks simple enough to tie (famous last words)...

[@dsolande]

Impressive tying and a very nice fly...

[@DavieMcPhail]

HiDan Solander It's a great fishing fly and thank you for the kind words... All the very best Davie

[@kerrypitt9789]

Another pattern I never acknowledged nor left a thumbs up, though I've tried it! Thanks Davie!!

[@stuartjones7903]

Outstanding Davie. My Seges by comparison look like something thats hit your car windscreen . Pure beginner that I am I can sit all day in front of the screen learning from you .

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Stuart Jones, I find these work just as well and even better messed up as when they are sitting proud and high when perfect...I'm glad you enjoy the videos and that they are encouraging you to tye.... All the very best Davie

[@ghislaindesrosiers8074]

a winner!

[@ericlong9085]

i tied up oliver edwards version a couple of seasons ago,only differance is he uses a hackle up the body and at the head,a super fly.and very very durable,i had at least 60 trout before i stripped it down to tye another but i will for sure give your one a good testing thanks davie

[@jean-marcsomare1519]

C'est la perfection.

[@ArcticFlies56]

Another beautiful fly by the master. You better get it into the water quickly or the fish will jump into your lap after it. Best regards.

[@militarist7777]

Супер как живая.

[@armandomilosevic7083]

Very good dry fly Davie I know your work and I like a lot what do you do.

[@bobbybass7972]

Nice fly

[@stuartjones7903]

Thanks for the reply Davie I have just watched your latex caddis again and going to have another crack at this as the first time it didnt turn out too good .I do not have any latex skin so I used a pair of latex gloves purchased from a local store and i cut the fingers into slim strips that worked ok but I tried bleaching goose feathers but it didnt turn out too good

[@bohumirhrncir1078]

🇨🇿CZ. 👍 super 👍👋

[@navydonald]

A great fly, and no feathers too. Brilliant! Any chance of your doing some more Clyde style flies Davy? I have John Reid's book but would like to see a couple of examples, especially of dries.

[@TheShiva4ever]

Hello Mr Davie. Thank you for this wonderful flies. Can you please tell me, what is the name of that Vise?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Aleksandar Lukic, I used a Law Vise in the video which unfortunately is no longer being made, if you do a search you will find many photos of this vise...I'm glad you liked the flies I tye... All the very best Davie

[@CoLbEeBrYaN]

Hey Davie. As always , beautifully tied , innovative, yet traditional. I have a question. What exactly does the bubble do/ represent? Underwing? Egg sack? Kind regards from Lappland. Colbee B

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Colbee B, What the CDC will do is to trap a bubble of air within the wing and help keep it well on top of the surface of the water and it also gives a good impression of a caddis wing..It's a great pattern and certainly worth having in your box... All the very best Davie

[@dankresa4339]

Hi Davie. The body, is it a combination of several dubbings or is it possible to buy this combination? Thanks for all the great videos. Best regards Dan

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Dan, I have attached a link to Wapsi Natural Dubbing and the one I like most is the Fox Squirrel though they are all very good... All the very best Davie www.bogdangawlik.pl/index.php/cPath/322_118_673?language=en

[@dazzhan9826]

Hi Davie. You mentioned you always use floatant on CDC flies. What is your preferred brand of floatant and is it a liquid or a powdered type ? Cheers

[@DavieMcPhail]

HiDaz Han, I've always used Mucilin for my dries even CDC flies. What you have to do is allow the small velvet patch to soak up the cream with a bit of heat from a hairdryer, then all you have to do is rub you finger or thumb on the velvet patch lightly coating it so that you can apply the mucilin to your fly...The other floatant is one that you may like to use on CDC flies but I haven't really used it very much myself.. All the very best Davie www.fishingmegastore.com/leeda-silicone-mucilin~1357.html www.fishingmegastore.com/frogs-fanny-frogs-fanny-floatant~11590.html

[@aj-px8kw]

do you suggest treating this fly if fishing broken water?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi amy johnson, I alway use a floatant on CDC flies but make sure that you don't over do it as I lightly apply it so that the fibres don't get clogged up which will flatten the fibres and the fly will not sit right on the water... All the very best Davie

[@austindemarrow329]

very nice. Davie how about a mohican mayfly? Ever tried it?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Austiin D, I've never tied the Mochican Mayfly but I do know it's a good pattern and worth tying, it's one i could do when we all get back to filling our boxes in the winter months just keep me in mind.... All the very best Davie

[@seanmooney3907]

Davie, I found the pattern for the Nancy's prayer. Could you tie this fly? Hook: TMC 102Y Thread: Uni 8/0 Abdomen: Squirrel Dubbing Underwing: CDC Wing: Woodduck breast feather Thorax: Squirrell Dubbing

[@charliemerrell]

I'm planning on starting fly tying but don't have a clue what brand of tools to buy; can you point me in the direction of any trusted manufacturers?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Charlie Merrell, Here's a list of the tools I use...Matarelli Whip Finisher, Bobbin Holders are Tiemco Heavy Duty Ceramic, Dr Slick All purpose 4 inch Tungsten scissors and finally Veniards Hair Stacker and small Hackle Pliers which I've had for years... I wish you well and if you need any more help just let me know... All the very best Davie

[@charliemerrell]

***** Thank you very much, Davie, your tutorials are excellent and I'm very much looking forward to trying some of them out!

[@zaka346]

what dubbing?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Андрей Еремеев, I used Fox Squirrel Dubbing but you could use many other types like Hare's or Rabbit fur which is similar... All the very best Davie..

[@zaka346]

Davie McPhail ok! Thanks