Tying a Grayling Nymph/Bug with Davie McPhail.

[daz648]

why would someone vote to dislike this vid??.. must have been someone who thinks he is the dog bawz when it comes to tying.. seen this vid and realised he's actually shite at it.

learned so much from your vids mate, thank you. :)

[NymphAndDry]

Can u watch my vid on my channel its not the best vid but just let me know wat to work on in fly tying. cheers :)

love watching you tie your flies

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi NymphAndDry,

I had a look at your video and what I can see you can tye a fly with no problem, what you have to do though is either turn off your auto focus if you can or move the camera in closer so that it focuses on the fly, I wish you lots of luck and do get back to me and let me know how you get on...

All the best Davie

[NymphAndDry]

@DavieMcPhail thank for the help i will try this soon :)

[flumi7]

Hi Davie

Beautiful nymph and video, as always! Could you set a video of Voltage Buzzer Quilled Lite-Brite and Holographic Grey Boy Buzzer on Youtube? I would like an explanation on how this makes buzzer. Thank you for your help. With best regards Stefan

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi Stefan(flumi7),

Thankyou, I'm glad you liked the video and fly...I will be uploading at least one of these buzzzer as I do have them on film I just have to author them, the holographic Grey Boy has been asked for lately so this may be the one I'll upload....

All the best Davie

[barryjanzen]

Davie... Would you mind showing some details on your wax clump on your finger? Curious how that works..... Thanks

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi barryjanzen,

I have sent you a link to the wax that I use. What I do is break a small piece off which when softened would be the size of a small button..The quickest way to soften it is to run it under a hot tap and hold the small piece until it's soft then I work it between my fingers until it's tacky I then stick it to the side of my finger like you can see in the video..

I must try and remember to film this one day..

All the best Davie

[woodysflies]

Thank you for the information and love the instruction of your videos. I don't very often tie the flies you show, but I have taken in much instruction and tips that I use on flies I do tie all the time. Again why I love your videos!

Woody

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi NVAUrbanangler,

I use a varnish from a company called Veniards here in the U.K, but one a lot of tyers use in a nail varnish called Hard as Nails which you should be able to find easily over your way.. The glue that I use is Loctite Easy Brush Super Glue another which is easily found anywhere..I hope this helps you..

All the best Davie

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi NVAUrbanangler,

Any of the two threads would tye the nymph, I use the UTC as it covers the lead quicker and as well certain colours of the UTC threads can be that bit brighter than uni.

8/0 uni-thread would be easier to use than the 6/0. I hope this helps ...

All the best Davie

[woodysflies]

Great lessons on dubbing. I have caught fish on scuds and enjoy. A pleasure watching you tie. I always use Danville pre-waxed thread so that if I break the thread, it will hold. Is there a reason you don't like this kind of thread?

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi woodysflies,

Danvilles is an excellent thread to use as I have a good range of colours, the problem is there's not that many shops stock it here as they do with Uni and UTC so I try and use what's available..

I'm glad you liked the video...

All the best Davie

[johnniwonton1976]

Great fly Davie!

What program are you using for your video editing?

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi johnniwonton1976,

I use windows movie maker 2.6 which is ideal for what I do here on youtube...ATB Davie

[TheBoobyBasher]

Superb, i don't do grayling but thats a nice fly - Have you had time to ask your friend about Owel? - I also forgot to thank you for that realy small booby i requested, tied a few up and that what got me into the youth team and hoefully some of your flies will help us win gold on Owel

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi TheBoobyBasher,

Don't worry I'll find out for you soon as I can, he's going to phone me tonight or tomorrow sometime as he's on his way back from a competition that he won, I think it was down in Killarney...

All the best Davie

[TheBoobyBasher]

@DavieMcPhail Thanks you Davie

[txflytier]

Hi Davie

Great looking fly. When you are tying a few or alot do you make up enough dubbing to do them all or just as you go?

All the Best

Chance

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi Chance,

I just make it up as I go along as I Like to use the mask for other patterns where I want the guard hair itself for tails and wings..Glad you liked the fly....

All the best Davie

[paleozon]

Great one again, Davie. Thanks for sharing.

[GreyBuzzer]

Hi Davie,

Another great pattern and well tied. This is another that we should all carry.

Many thanks and all the best to you.

[stevesnaps1]

Nice one Davie,ATB Steve.

[Kendo2007]

ah my Achilles heel the czech nymphs lol excellent fly and pattern and worth tying up

many thanks

Kenny

[jimthetelemech1977]

nicely done Davie, It'll be good to have a selection of these in different colours and sizes.

[MegaTroutFishing]

good tie davie!

[sohosohigh]

thx davie