Fly tying with David Strawhon - Killer Damsel Fly Nymph

[tolpacourt]

That audio is amazingly clear. Nice job on your production as well as the fly.

[guymazzeo]

Hi David and thank you very much for your superb videos. I have a question about one of the products you use, Fluoro UV. None of my local fly shops in the US have ever heard of it. Do you know the supplier/manufacturer's name and where I may purchase some?

[redbandrainbow]

Nice David. Thanks for the tip regarding the size. Had one just yesterday eye my fly and I had thought it too long.I am new to tying and was wondering about altering this for a dragonfly nymph

[TotallyFlyTying]

Hi redbandrainbow,

Do you mean altering the size of the dragon fly nymph?

Best Regards,

~David

[skipperfox007]

Hi David, thanks for answering my comment, i am amazed at your knowledge on flies and fly fishing, i think you have got a great future if you carry on like you are and i hope that i can tye as well as you do in time, i have only been tying for about 12 months and i wish i had started when i was younger as i am 62 years old know and i am not as nimble with my fingers as i was, thanks for sharing your talents. Regards Alan

[skipperfox007]

Hi David, very nice fly, there was acomment made that said you tye and sound like Davie McPhail i must echo my agreement on that, i'm a great fan of Davies and i think you have got a great future as a tyer i found your video and instructions really clear, congratulations for one obviously quite young, my only comment would be stop chewing your nails (thats the father in me coming out) good luck for the future, my best regards Alan

[TotallyFlyTying]

Hi Alan,

Many thanks for the kind words, I appreciate them very much!

Must be a father thing as my dad says the same!

Best Regards,

~David

[memmnock]

You sound and even tie like the great fly tyer "Davie McPhail" fae Ayr!!! well done son i love yer enthusism and confidence tying these ;)

Where you fae? you sound like my accent as Im from Auchinleck Ayrshire!

[TotallyFlyTying]

Hi memmnock

I'm from Galston, in East Ayrshire.

Many thanks for the kind words. Davie has influenced and encouraged me from day one and I owe him a lot.

Best regards and glad you like the videos,

~David Strawhorn

[derleineangler]

big eyes, big catch.... well done mate !

[TotallyFlyTying]

Cheers Mate,

Glad you Enjoyed the fly!

~David

[McBeever2k9]

there's no big fish were I fish my best is only 9lb 12oz but I hope to take a gap year after school and go everywhere I got yur pm about eBay thanks in watching it and might put a sneaky wee bid near the end. Anyway might have to go soon hope yu clean ayreshire stocks :D gu luck and sure I'll be watching yur new videos and asking for plenty of advice

[McBeever2k9]

You have the life hi! You must go fishing everywhere!! I am going to start taking fishing more seriously now! Im going to Try to get a bit of variation instead from brown and rainbow trout! paul

[TotallyFlyTying]

Paul,

I've yet to catch a Salmon and decent sized Rainbow.

Whats your biggest fish?

BTW did you get my PM?

Best Regards,

~David

[McBeever2k9]

I will surely! You're makin me cry with jealousy! I'd love to go salmon fishing in scotland but as I sed can't see it happening for a few years hope ya catch a few nice ones! Do you tie salmon flies? I just noticed I probly sounded like a stalker earlier in regards the troutmasters badge :D enjoy yourself! You have me depressed now thinking about fishing! My club's seasons over and I really want to go somewhere special! Maybe next year

[TotallyFlyTying]

Hi paul,

Im sorry to hear about your fishing.

Yes, i do tie my own salmon flies (I tie all my flies: slamon, Trout, Sea-trout and mackerel)

You didn't sound like a stalker so dont worry!

Like you im trying to convice my parents to take me some where special.

British Columbia.

There actually quite keen to go... but only for the sights (ill manage to convince them otherwise)

Best Regards,

~David

[McBeever2k9]

Oh I'm from county Armagh in Ireland I read 'trout fisherman' and 'trout and salmon' magazines and read about lokeed brilliant with people like davie mcphail and hywel Morgan ( my two fishing heroes I suppose) I'll go maybe in a few years but can't see it happening any time soon (my parents have no interest in fishing) probly why they don't like me spending so much on it :D were yu at it yurself?

[TotallyFlyTying]

Paul,

I'm stay in Ayrshire, Scotland.

Its realy nice with a few rubbish trout rivers but at the same time Fantastic Salmon rivers when the salmon are running. There here just now, gonna get out and catch one tomorrow.

If you ever come to Scotland and your near East Ayrshire gimme a shout and if your close ill go fishing with you.

Best Regards,

~David

[McBeever2k9]

It's in yur description on another video of yu fishing and sorry about the last too messages they didn't show up as sent so sent it again tight lines, paul

[TotallyFlyTying]

Hi Paul,

Thanks, I knew I had mentioned that in one of my videos just didnt know what

one. Just wondering, where abouts in Scotland you from?

Were you at the Glasgow Angling Center at the open night?

Best Regards,

~David

[McBeever2k9]

Sooty meant keep the flies coming (just love spending so much haha :D ),

Tight lines, Paul mckeever

[McBeever2k9]

I mean keep see I love spending so much haha :D

[McBeever2k9]

Hi dave, Very nice wee fly!! I'm fifteen too and I love fly fishing and tying (and eBay) but I spend too much on materials! Do you know were to get cheaper hackles of good quality? Help appreciated!! btw, well done on yur troutmasters badge and cheap the flies coming!!!! Thanks,

Tight lines, Paul McKeever

[TotallyFlyTying]

Hi Paul,

Like you said, eBay is your best bet.

I got 32 quality hen and cock capes off ebay for 65quid (RRP £175 altogether)

This included a Mets Hen Neck of stunning quality, the whole cape can be used not just the shorter ones.

So i'd have a good look on eBay.

btw, where did you hear about my TroutMaster badge?

Tight Lines and Best regards,

~David