Tying the Red Francis Shrimp Salmon Fly with Davie McPhail

[CommissarNorval]

Hi Davie,

Sorry to bother you again. I realise my constant questions must be getting very annoying. I was just wondering if you could tell me where you got your tube fly holder attachment for your vice. I've looked all over and can't find it anywhere. Another great fly by the way. Your videos have really helped to improve my tying!

Thanks again,

David (CommissarNorval)

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi David, (CommissarNorval)

You're not bothering me at all...I will send you a link to the tube fly holder I use...Atb Davie

[johansen4612]

Hi Davie would it be possible to send the link to me also, regarding the tube fly adapter many thanks Jan Johansen

[duncanfr11]

Davie, could you tie a Sculpin fly in your future videos please. Best regards Duncan

[MrVebbis96]

o my god, your good ;)

[Vyccia]

Hello, Davie

Big fan of yours. Can you make them in hot orange, or red is the best colour for that fly?

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi Vyccia,

Red is the most popular of the Francis patterns. other colurs like black and olive are good as well but I'm sure whatever colour you tye this fly in it will catch fish especially orange. What I fancy tying is a two tone version like red & black, green & black and orange & yellow bodies with a hackle to suit..

All the best Davie

[Vyccia]

@DavieMcPhail

DavieMcPhail

Hello, Davie

Thank you for quick answer. I tyed couple red ones and le my self to do some experiment on orange and black.

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[DavieMcPhail]

Hi Vyccia,

I've got to give you top marks for that beauty, I can easily see it taking many a fish especially over your way..

You can certainly tye a mean fly...

Well done..

All the best Davie

[laiholapso]

@DavieMcPhail call me a rookie but why do you use a tube and no hook? only to present? whatever way great video's you are a real artist

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi laiholapso,

What you do with this fly is to thread the nylon through the tube and tye the hook of your choice on, like a single double or treble and by using the copper tube it will present your fly as deep as you want to the fish depending on the speed of the water, it can be a deadly fly to use...

All the best Davie

[avalonangling]

I like the "drying " board you have shown.... is this a home made/DIY or was it an item from some tackle store??..... Avalon

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi Avalon,

The board that I use to allow the tubes to dry I made myself with two pieces of backing card the same size then on one of them I pushed through dress-making pins, then using the other card tape it to the botton of the card with the pins giving them support.. I have used them for years and like you could see it does a great job...

All the best Davie

[sambrew1]

i dave just getting in to tying the fly but evry time i do the hackle it seems fine and when i put the wool on it makes the hackle streeky (wee gaps in between clumps of fur).

have u got any tips on preventing this

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi sambrew1,

I wouldn't worry too much with the hackle being perfect, at times I will rap the hackle round the wool then wind both together up the body which will give you a patchy look which is fine, but if you are still not happy then try and use the softer hackles from the back of the saddle cape which will give thicker and fuller fibres...

Let me know how you get on...

All the best Davie

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi muffinmanr123,

I bought my HMH Tube Fly Holder from the Glasgow Angling Centre but you could also try SportFish or John Norris ..

All the best Davie

[sambrew1]

fantastic vid , im going to use this on the Devron

[WillLeviMarshall]

great vid also going to iceland looking forward to tying some !

[SiggiIce]

Going to use this fly in East Ranga in Iceland. Many thanks for great videos.

Siggi