Tying 2 of My Favourite Dries with Davie McPhail.

[MrTruthhurts777]

Davie, I couldn't agree with you more. The Grey Duster is perhaps one of the most effective flies ever. I use them in different sizes with great effect. Personally I find the Grey Duster in sizes 16 and 14 to be best on the rivers and a size 12 is terrific arounf may Fly time on the Loughs.

Greetings from Ireland.

[TJthebombit]

Hi Davie,

I just started tying flies but I don't have a big enough budget to buy all the materials you are using. I was wondering if you'd be able to make a video on some materials that you thing are essential when starting with flytying, and maybe give some comment on different sort of dubbing or other materials. It would help me out a lot.

Greets from Holland

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi TJthebombit,

I would reckon the materials I used in the video I could buy for about £15 which would tye you a few flies..Could you give me an idea of the flies that you would like to tye and I could give you an idea of the best and cheapest way to buy them...ATB Davie

[dkdriftking1993]

Also what wax do you use

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi dkdriftking1993,

Veniards Prepared Fly Tyers wax is the one I use....ATB Davie

[dkdriftking1993]

Hey i was just wondering what are some good hooks to get for dry flies like what size and brand and everything like that

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi dkdriftking1993,

Tiemco, Hanak and Partridge are the barbless hooks I'm using at the moment and I use them mostly from size 12s down to 24s which will cover most of the patterns I need but you may want to use bigger...ATB Davie

[OutdoorLife011]

@DavieMcPhail I love to fly fish for bream, and I was wandering. What is the best fly to use in your opinion? Thanks OutdoorLIfe011

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi OutdoorLife011,

I'm sorry but I would only be guessing as I have never tyed a fly for bream, I wish I could help...

All the best Davie

[OutdoorLife011]

@dkdriftking1993 

[flytyerboy]

Hey Davie, very nice flies. i was just wondering if the gray duster will float well in faster slightly rougher water. also if it floats upright or with the tail end of the fly sinking seeing as it has no tail.

Thanks FTB

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi flytyerboy,

If the run is really fast and rough water at times I'll put on a size bigger so that I can see it as well as the fish and as I come out of it then I'll reduce the size, but most times I can see it with no trouble..I have always found this dressing of the Grey Duster to fish well...Happy New Year...

All the best Davie

[flynerd123987]

what kind of vise do you use? im looking to buy a new vise so im just a little curious.

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi flynerd123987,

I have sent you a link to the vise I use but unfortunately it's no longer being made...

Have a Happy New Year....All the best Davie

[synapticshit]

Many thanks for your help.

[spidergable]

Thanks Dave

Hopefully they'll have a spare seat for me

[spidergable]

Hi Dave, your videos are great especially for a beginner like myself. Can you suggest any fly tying clubs in Ayrshire, thanks

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi spidergable,

Ayrshire Fly Dressers are based in Dreghorn, I'll send you a link to them...ATB Davie

[55dougie]

Davie - Love these two old patterns.... After watching I had to tie up some Lark and Grey's.... Thanks for all your video's, Doug.



[johnniwonton1976]

Hi Dave,

great fly! I've never fished sweet water but i love the flies you tie! Just wondering what vice are you using?

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi johnniwonton1976,

The vise that I use is called a Law it was made here in the U.K by a gentleman called Lawrance Waldron but unfortunately he has stopped making them...I'll send you a link to it as it's still on the internet..

All the best Davie

[lathkiller]

Hi Davie, great video as usual. Could you please let me know where I could obtain the thread wax you use.

Kind regards

Tony.

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi Tony (lathkiller),

I have sent you a link to the wax that I use....All the best Davie

[flyfishnsparky]

Davie, Love the videos as usual..if you run out of moles over there in Scotland..I have some in my yard waiting for you to trap. All I ask if that you show me how shave the dubbin off them!

[NiNj4k0S]

Superb!!!

[miguelranea]

Por favor envíeme a mi también el link para preparar el wax. Gracias!!!

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi miguelranea,

I have sent you the link to the wax that I use...All the best Davie

[kenychow941]

David been a subscriber for a while now and have had much success with your patterns. Was thinking of making some videos myself what kind of video camera are you using. Best regards keith

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi Keith (kenychow941)

Thanks for subscribing and I'm glad the patterns have done well for you..The camera that I use is a Sony PD170 which is a few years old now but with the new technology I'm sure there's cheaper and better out there...

All the best Davie

[casflytier]

Hi Davie, I really like the closer shots on this video, very clear and easy to see, and as always your great patience in demonstrating each step completely... thanks... I found the volume a bit low.

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi Ian, (doctorIanify)

I will send you a link to the prepared fly tyers wax that I use to tye my flies...ATB Davie

[Fabiodryfly]

Very Very  Good Davie.!!!

good bye fromn Livorno (Tuscany) Italy

Dr. Fabio Guidi

[Inconnu2006]

Great pattern Davie, but taking the difficulty out of quill wings is even more valuable! I have been tying since 1969 and it is the one thing I have always avoided because I always made a mess of them using two seperate feathers. Thanks for this and everything else you do. I have tied quite a few patterns you have done here on YouTube and just adapted the colours to local insects with very good results.

[donegalflyfisher]

Absolutly love the flies davie I use very similar flies myself.

I have various different capes genetic, indian and chinese time and time again i find myself using the lower grade capes simply because they catch me more fish.

I'm just curious if you have similar experience in Aryshire

Thanks again for the videos best on the internet by far......

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi donegalflyfisher,

I feel personally with the style of flies that I have fished for years I could get by with using indian and chinese capes but the genetics have worked their way into a few great patterns especially parachute style flies and a few others but the flies I tyed above I just like the colour and the proportions I get when I use them...Glad you liked them...

All the best Davie

[sbleiler]

Davies Mcphail is GOD!

One of my favorites yet, I love classics. I hope it never ends, your videos are my life.

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi Everyone,

I appreciate all the kind words and I hope you like myself tye many of these flies and I'm sure you'll catch many fish....

All the best Davie

[smithmccrum]

perfect wee flies davie , again the best from the master, happy wrappings, davey, antrim.

[FlyFishingFly]

Beautiful!! Thaks Davie!

[cboinske1]

Davie

Thanks very much for all of the patterns. I have learned a lot from your videos.

Best,

Phil

Pa, USA

[winks002]

Nice work Davie,

I've tied a few of those to give a go in a week or so when I head fishing with my father in law. Can't wait to give them a try. Thanks for another great video.. Hope all is well... Sam, and the family...

[pedro2130]

First class, inspirational as usual. Thanks Davie.

[skipperfox007]

Hi Dave, nice brace of flies, great tip on the wing I think I can actually do that or should I say try, great video as always, do you have to use mole fur or can you substitute something else I haven't got any mole yet, Regards Alan

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi Alan,(skipperfox007)

If you have some natural rabbit then use the underfur, I like to have some tyed with this as it makes for another good pattern...

All the best Davie

[jamiekfc10]

Hey davie ive not seen your videos in a while its great to be back.

Also if you know the pattern could you maybe tye the crimp shrimp it is supposed to be doing great for salmon on the local rivers

Thanks

Jamie

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi Jamie (jamiekfc10),

I have heard of a Cascade Crimp Shrimp but I don't have the dressing so if you come across it let me know...

All the best Davie

[madaboottroot]

Woohoo, finally...the grey duster! Also my favourite dry! :D excellent vid davie, keep 'em comming!

Best regards, Kyle.

[jimthetelemech1977]

loved the great tip on getting a pair of wings out of a damaged feather, I bow down to your awesomeness and mastery of the vise my freind.

[Elementecho]

Audio seemed more audible to me in this video :)

[ticker696]

Great Video again Davie ... I just started tying , you make it look so easy LOL Can,t wait for the next Video

Later

TC

[electrocompany]

@ticker696

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