Tying Frank Sawyer's Killer Bug with Davie McPhail

[SWL061]

Hi Davie

In what sizes do you tyi this fly?

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi SWL061,

The most productive size for me is a size 14, I've also tyed it on a size bigger and one size smaller which has been quite successful....

All the best Davie

[CeeDeeLeigh]

Thanks for this Davie, I like the idea of whip finishing at the back because you end up with a nice little copper tag..

[zenlespaul]

Hey Davie, great video. In your opinion what is the best online store to buy fly-tying products?

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi zenlespaul,

If you can try and work with a company or shop that is based in your country it's much easier to return something that's not good enough..I have been tying flies for almost 29 years so I have built up some good materials from all over the U.K and from abroad and even Ebay.. I'll send you some links to ones that I have used with no problems...

Happy New Year.....ATB Davie

[brians91238]

Davie I learning how to make extended body, seen the video of your spent A.K. best and I need to now specifically what pattern do you follow.

[flyfishnsparky]

Any suggestions for an alternative to chadwicks?

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi flyfishnsparky,

Any of the subs which the fly tying companies that I have seen are all wrong especially in the thickness, they are all too thick and coarse but if you look in any of the sewing shops and ask for a darning wool close to the colour I used you'll find that they are much finer and easier to use, it's worth trying..

All the best Davie

All the best Davie

[NewAgeNymphing13]

hi davie,

i have been struggling to get a close up shot with my camera without hitting it, what camera do you use because it seems to have really good zoom.

thanks,

cam c.

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi NewAgeNymphing13,

II use a Sony PD170p which is not quite a normal camcorder it has a few extras, I use small lenses which screw on to the lense which act like a magnifier giving me +1 to +2 this is what gives me the close up I want maybe your camera can do the same they are not expensive..I hope this is of some help to you, please let me know how you get on..

All the best Davie

[LNNordang]

Hello Mr. McPhail,

It seems as if you have the "elastic" copper wire. Mine tends to break, particularly if I attempt to whip finish like you do.

Regards,

Lars

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi Lars,

When you are doing the whip finish try and not wind the turns too tight as they will stick, then when you pull the knot at the end this will tighten the knot and another thing three turns are enough..

All the best Davie

[sasquatch446]

There is some original stuff on eBay for about $170 right now.

[Cheyenne1111000]

Hello Davie,

I love your videos!! About the discussion of the wool you use I can say that the grayling love my version tied with bisam. This is my best grayling-killer......with a small spot of copper-wire at the end.... Please go on with your excellent work of fly-tying......All the best Thomas

[skipperfox007]

Hi Davie, what a simple fly but if the wool is as rare as you say this fly will become extinct, which is a shame. regards Alan

[testflyfisherman]

a very well tyied fly i must say,i thing its one of my fave grayling paterns.lathkill do a great chadys 477 sub.

[JohnBuckley14]

Hello Davie

i think if my mother knew how much a small amount of it is worth she wouldnt mind in the slightest. .

All the best and tight lines

John

[JohnBuckley14]

Hello Davie

Not so sure if this makes a difference, but when i sat down to tie in my school uniform i pulled some of the material for the jumper off to use.

it is the same colour and suprisingly, also 85% wool and 15% nylon

All the best

John

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi JohnBuckley14,

Don't tell your mother that you are using you school jumper to tye flies but if it catches fish like the real material then you could sell your jumpers for a great profit...

All the best Davie

[yourmotherFer]

Any chance we can see this pattern which you speak of, that is the "I have a good bug pattern that has worked really well for me over many years I'll post a video of it one day.." Im very interested to see it. As always your videos, tying instructions and skills are exceptional.

Cheers

[bjk0uw0]

hey Davie,

Do you know of a good substitute for the Chadwicks?

Thanks in advance

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi byk0uw0,

I'm sorry to say that I haven't found a substitute that I could say was great but the Veniards sub does sell well. I have a good bug pattern that has worked really well for me over many years I'll post a video of it one day..

All the best Davie

[bjk0uw0]

Looking forward to the bug pattern.

I've tied them with a small rope of tightly wound muskrat or hare's dubbing to get the segmented look but like the effect and quickness of the yarn much better.

[daygum10]

a subsitute for \chadwicks is No 477 killer bug yarn

[daygum10]

a subsitute for \chadwicks is No 477 killer bug yarn

ATB

Gary

[daygum10]

@bjk0uw0

A sub for Chadwicks is N 477 veniards Killer Bug Yarn

[daygum10]

@bjk0uw0

A sub for Chadwicks is N 477 veniards Killer Bug Yarn

ATB

Gary

[osztende]

Eu ajudo..

"

Very simple and effective! Sorry , its in Portuguese!

A Hug

Joao Rui."

good job Davie, as always!

thanks for sharing.

flávio

[JoaoRuiParr]

Muito simples e eficaz!Desculpe ser um Portugues!

Um Abraço

João Rui