Tying the Cormorant Fry by Davie McPhail.

[mayfly36]

Davie where did you get the red holographic eyes, ive had a lok on GA.Centre, but they dont have the holographic, they have the red eyes 1/8 size, are these the correct eyes.?

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi mayfly36

I'll send you a link to the eyes I used but I'm not sure who does them here as the company I bought them is no longer trading..ATB Davie

[skipperfox007]

Hi Davie, i could watch you tye all night your attention to detail and explainations are spot on, another great fly. Alan

[streamertyer]

Really like the look of this fly with the litebrite up front. 

[HunterFisher00]

at 1:34-1:36 do u say touchin thumbs?

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi HunterFisher00,

It's Touching Turns....

All the best Davie

[theswordsman09]

what fish will this fly catch?

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi theswordsman09,

The Cormarant is a very popular fly for Rainbows and Brown Trout in the Lochs,Lakes and small Stillwaters here in the U.K.

All the best Davie

[martynwhit]

davie, if you're looking for the uv cure i use clear cure goo and really like it, it's super easy and they post to anywhere *they have a channel on you tube with a link to their site

martyn

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi Martyn,

Thanks for the info I'll have a look...

All the best Davie

[m1garand77]

hey davie, this summer me any my family are going on a fly fishing trip to a cabin in 27 ackers with private acess to 3 streams 1 is elk creek the other too belong to boone, in north carolina, have any flies or tips to help me im a novice fly tyer and fisherman, ive only done mainly saltwater flyfishing here in florida, and flies for that area or tips would be great!, thanks so much and all your vids are great! - m1

[bushcraftourway]

awsome :)

[smithmccrum]

hi davie, a great fry pattern, tell us this davie, what epoxy resin where you using for the head area, davy antrim.

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi Davy,

I used a clear five minute epoxy from Halfords but I hope to buy the epoxy which sets with a UV Light, as far as I believe it's the same as the one that dentists use.

All the best Davie

[MrCafe133]

Heya Davie,

have you tried a urethane finish instead of epoxy? No two part mess (or UV light!). I have tried it on some bead nymph casings and it seems to be nice and clear/glossy.

What do you think?

BTW, great vids, always look forward to a new pattern from you, although that ghost fly was a bit of a monster!

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi MrCafe133,

I've never tried a urethane finish, but it sounds easier than the others what brand do you use?

All the best Davie

[MrCafe133]

Hello Davie,

the product is called Liquid Fusion by Duncan Crafts - no not a Scottish firm, but here in California (website is duncancrafts - search for "urethane").

It runs to around USD$6 for 2 fl oz (59 ml). I is labelled as non-toxic and is water soluble when in liquid form (easy cleanup). It dries to a hard glossy waterproof clear coat with little, if any shrinkage.

Hope that helps.

Tight lines, Cafe

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi Cafe,

Many thanks for the help I should be able to source it over here..

All the best Davie

[ru4phoucnserios]

If you were going to put a throat on this pattern (sorta like the Irish Cormorant) would you use a lighter color?

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi ru4phoucnserios,

My first choice would be red next would be black but you could easily tye in a few different colours or even a bit of flash...

All the best Davie

[txflytier]

Hi Davie

That is a great little fly. The shape is nice I am going to tie some up for sure.

Thanks for the great video

Chance

[rkkelly36]

Beautiful, Davie, as always. Did you find a replacement for the Thompson scissors? What are they?

Thanks,

kevin

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi Kevin,

I'm mostly using a pair of Anvils and as well a black handle copy which are not too bad. But I was lucky enough to find a pair of the Thomspon midge which are being sharpened just now as they had been used a bit so here's hoping they last as long as my old pair..

All the best Davie

[1025davey]

Davie,

can you tell me what brand of bobbin you use, it doesnt seem you ever pull the thread out like i do , is it all about getting the right tension?

as many others, i truly enjoy and want to thank you for sharing your skill with us.

Dave

Pennsylvania USA

p.s. you are welcome anytime at my club! i mean that.

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi Dave,

If I ever get a chance to visit Pennsylvania I would certainly drop by your club...

The bobbin holder I use is a Tiemco heavy ceramic, and like you said it's important to adjust the arms of the bobbin holder so that the thread flows smoothly from it at the right tension...

All the best Davie

[WEESTRAWZ]

Well, another EXCELENT video dave!

With the season started im sure you will be out fishing!

Any good early season flies you can recommend for Brownies?

PM me.

Thanks

~David

[derleineangler]

I will have to see that again when YT has converted it propperly...5 for sure !