Tying the ShuttlecockYellow Owl by Davie McPhail

Tying the Shuttlecock(Yellow Owl) by Davie McPhail

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Sports

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• Fl
• Tying
• Shuttlecock(Yellow
• Owl)
• Davie
• McPhail
• Midge
• Pupa
• Buzzer

[JFonFly]

Hi, Davie-

I believe you mentioned a preference for the foam. Have you experimented with folding the CDC in a small, tight loop? Similar concept as CDC Emerger, but tighter loop.

JF

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi JFonFly,

I have tyed a few patterns with a small tight loop of CDC especially on river patterns, but on patterns I fish on the loch the foam works really well especially at a distance as the white foam can be seen easier even though it's sitting in the surface film....

All the best Davie

[kn0bch33s3]

Davie what hook would you suggest for tyings larger than 16. Will the same hook pattern be too heavy?

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi kn0bch33s3,

I wouldn't use the bigger sizes of the hook I used but I would use the Fulling Mill Super Grub or the Kamazan B160 which have the strength and weight needed. There is other hooks out there but these are the ones I find easiest to find in the shops..ATB Davie

[flyfishJJA]

Davie, I really dig this pattern, and I'm tying a variation of it for a "whitefish dry fly" swap here in Idaho. I'm curious where does the "Owl" part of the name come in? Additionally, I think Youtube should have a "love," button so I can properly express my appreciation of your videos. I don't think I could yet tie a decent fly were it not for you!

[DavieMcPhail]

Hi flyfishJJA,

The Yellow Owl is a traditional wet fly and fished in Loch Leven, going by memory as I don't have a book with the pattern in it; Tail: brown partridge fibres, Rib: black ostrich herl, Body: yellow floss, Hackle: brown partridge, Wing: Owl.

I'm really happy that you like the videos and they have helped you a lot in your tying...

All the best Davie

[shockingillusions15]

@DavieMcPhail I love your videos thank you so much but can you help me any tips on tying on wings would be greatly needed

[MacMoose1]

Hi Davie, Is there any chance you could run up a quick video on tying a suspender hare's ear buzzer with the ethafoam head? I'm not so confident at using foam...

Thanks for the videos,

Iain MacMaster.

[rackandclaw]

Davie,

 My son is 13 and he just loves watching your vids. He has been a candidate for the USA Youth Fly Fishing Team. Is there anywhere I could purchase a couple of your flies for him for a birthday gift? Thanks, Kevin

[staart7477]

I see. Dyeing is another territory, but it's one I'd love to have a go at. Veniards dye? can you recommend a source for the natural peacock eyes as you describe? I'll try it with the thread in the meantime.

many thanks,

Hans