Tying the International Hopper by Davie McPhail

[atkblues]

hi Davie, if you could provide the material is better, the sound not that clear so i can hear clearly thanks; and i love how you tie you fly, awesome

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi atkblues,

I have now listed the materials I used which you will find under the video, I'm sorry about the sound but I hope this helps you...I'm glad you like the pattern and I hope that it catches you a few fish when you get a chance to have a cast,,,

All the best Davie

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi Kristian,

It's simply just practice when it comes down to getting materials and proportions right, there's many wee touches which help but one of the main mistakes many make is putting too much on, try a little at a time..What patterns are you trying to tye as I could maybe help a bit more....

All the best Davie

[PUG205GTX]

I managed it! yay! Without the proper tools and my homemade vice! must save up for proper kit :)

[troutmaster85]

DAVY YOU ARE THE MAN! BEST FLY TYER EVER , AN INSPIRATION, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND KEEP IT COMING, DO YOU SELL THESE OR NOT?

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi germwarfare1,

Well done but that was all down to you, many thanks for letting me know...

All the best Davie

[scolemans]

Davie;

Great fly i tied a few for a trip i just did in ireland caught 8 wild browns on it so many thanks for the video i also tied this fly in a coachman brown which they liked also.

best fishes .

[Wandeagle]

Can you make a video where you tie the Evening Star fly? :)

Wandeagle

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi Wandeagle,

I'm sorry to say it would take a few parts to upload this fly onto youtube but one day I hope to film myself tying a classic style fly...

All the best Davie

[cgimickalo]

Hello Dave,

This is a great fly to ty and you make it look so easy :) I really enjoy watching your tying videos, I've learned allot from them.

Do you have a web site or somewhere where your patterns are listed with a complete material listing for each of the flies?

Thanks for the great flies

Mike

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi Mike,

I'm sorry I don't have a website but I hope to one day in which I would list all the materials used in the flies I tye...

All the best Davie

[smithmccrum]

davie you have tied with coastal deer hair,and you have done a few more patterns with it,why, and where can i get some, happy wrappings davy.

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi smithmccrum,

I bought mine from the Glasgow Angling Centre but if you can see it before you buy it then do this as you will find that it can vary in length and colour. The main thing I look for in the hair is that the black tips on the ends of the hair are short so that when I stack it I get the use of the whole fibre which will allow you to tye smaller flies if needed..

All the best Davie

[spieone03]

always great videos best on you tube !!!

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi Everyone,

I'm glad that you liked this tying...

All the best Davie

[derleineangler]

just amazing skills !

[RngrOnTheEdge]

wow great lookin fly, ill have to try it on some of these virginia trout streams

[smithmccrum]

a great fly davie, another worthy of the master,keep em coming davie, happy tyings.

[jmeyerc]

Yet another wonderful video Mr McPhail, I have learn't so much from your video's - I look for new ones everyday to add to my collection which I watch over and over again. Thank you.

Jeanne

[shannonlab]

Dave,

With most of your other flies, you've used Uni thread. With the two most recent videos you've used UTC thread. I'm really interested in when/why you select one versus the other. Thanks for all I've learned from you.

Bryan

Portland, OR

USA

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi Bryan,

I get asked questions why I don't use UTC thread when tying which I know is very popular with many tyers and myself

especially when tying Buzzers (Midge patterns) but over the years I have used Uni-thread more than UTC that's why you'll see me using it more than the other..

I'm glad you liked the fly..

All the best Davie

[mick7662492]

nice pattern davie going off now to try various colours thanks for the insperations

[Beastmastersb]

thanks Davie ! you are the best !

[fisterra66]

Fantástica mosca Davie, felicidades.

[azwoolybugger]

Hi Davie,

Another great fly, clean and simple. I will make up a few of these tonight. Again much thanks.