I'm a massive fan of a Peter Ross. Some people say they don't catch on them but for brownies they are deadly. That's an interesting variation and great tying.
I think you’re bang on Davie. Tying dabblers is probably what helped me get to the next level in my tying when I was learning from your videos years ago.
Hi Ross, It would work a treat as they swim really well, this one would be great for sea trout and salmon though the trout would be just as happy to take it..I'm glad you liked it.. All the very best Davie
Hi Mike, I'm using an old pair of Tiemco razor scissors which had lost their edge, I gave them a light sharpening which worked well so I've been using them as they have a lovely point..They are great scissors but if you drop them on the floor which I did a couple of times you are likely to break the points as the pairs I bought I broke two one lasted a month and the other only lasted one week so you have to be careful with them.. All the very best Davie
Hi Sam, It's as you said, to provide a nice background and it highlights the flies I tye and is soft on your eyes. I also used a light blue background on my desk as it works just as well, this is how I got the idea to do this.. All the very best Davie
I understand that these are usually fished close to the surface, but what would you recommend as the best way to add weight to this? I like your idea of this as a fry pattern, but I am thinking of using some in a situation where fast sinking flies work most effectively. As always, thanks for the great patterns and clear instructions.
Davie has many videos posted with instructions how to do this Richard. Just wrap a tiny strip of lead around the hook, starting 3mm back from the eye - to 1/2 down the hook; cut from a thin a lead sheet - before starting the whole tying process. I’ve copied this method and it works great. Good luck.
Thank you. I have seen some of those videos. I use that technique for certain flies, using strips of lead tape that comes on rolls, tape normally used for weighting tennis rackets. Since it comes on rolls, I find that it is easier to use than lead sheets.@@donaloflynn3922
I am back tying after thirty years and these videos are awesome and of great help. Respect Sir.
I'm a massive fan of a Peter Ross. Some people say they don't catch on them but for brownies they are deadly. That's an interesting variation and great tying.
I think you’re bang on Davie. Tying dabblers is probably what helped me get to the next level in my tying when I was learning from your videos years ago.
Watching your tying is certainly good for the soul. Thank you Davie.
Another belter Davie 👌,one of my favorites as well,love that fly...I'm tying some as we speak,thanks again davie,ATB 🎣🎣👍
It's been a while since I seen a dabbler pattern tied. Has loads of technique in them. Cool video, thank you 🤙🙂🏴
Great Fly Davie, I've learned so much from your videos. Thank you for taking the time to share all you know and do! Much appreciated!
Brilliant, Mr McPhail. Absolutely beautiful tie. Thanks for sharing.
Damn that’s a great fly & damn you make it look so easy!
Totally amazing davie 👌
Very nice! Good looking fly. Thanks Davie.
Amazing flies. You are on a level I will never reach. Thanks for your videos, they are really useful.
Very nice! Again, the colors are what catch my eye. 👍
That’s one busy fly👍🏴
Great start and end season pattern ☘️☘️☘️
Lovely tied fly Davie thanks👍
An absolute stunner davie ❤ it tks 😊
Davie, that is a beauty! Thank you!
Thanks Davie. This looks a good pattern and will challenge me. Do like your vice! Pity not made anymore.
Fantastic, thanks Davie✌
Благодарю, Дэви!👍🤝🇰🇿
Just a beautiful tie. Wonder how a Dabbler would work on a river?
Hi Ross,
It would work a treat as they swim really well, this one would be great for sea trout and salmon though the trout would be just as happy to take it..I'm glad you liked it..
All the very best Davie
What a beauty!
Tip Top ! 👌Superb!
I know a man from port glasgow that would pay anything for a Peter Ross like that .👍
Thanks, Davie...
If you would, what scissors are you using now... and would you have another pair of them?
Mike
Hi Mike,
I'm using an old pair of Tiemco razor scissors which had lost their edge, I gave them a light sharpening which worked well so I've been using them as they have a lovely point..They are great scissors but if you drop them on the floor which I did a couple of times you are likely to break the points as the pairs I bought I broke two one lasted a month and the other only lasted one week so you have to be careful with them..
All the very best Davie
Thank you, Davie. I'll remember that... both the scissor type and the DON'T DROP THEM... =]
Mike@@DavieMcPhail
Do you deliberately wear a blue shirt when you film tying? I’m guessing it provides a nice background to highlight what you’re tying?
Hi Sam,
It's as you said, to provide a nice background and it highlights the flies I tye and is soft on your eyes. I also used a light blue background on my desk as it works just as well, this is how I got the idea to do this..
All the very best Davie
Handsome fly
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I understand that these are usually fished close to the surface, but what would you recommend as the best way to add weight to this? I like your idea of this as a fry pattern, but I am thinking of using some in a situation where fast sinking flies work most effectively. As always, thanks for the great patterns and clear instructions.
Davie has many videos posted with instructions how to do this Richard. Just wrap a tiny strip of lead around the hook, starting 3mm back from the eye - to 1/2 down the hook; cut from a thin a lead sheet - before starting the whole tying process. I’ve copied this method and it works great. Good luck.
Thank you. I have seen some of those videos. I use that technique for certain flies, using strips of lead tape that comes on rolls, tape normally used for weighting tennis rackets. Since it comes on rolls, I find that it is easier to use than lead sheets.@@donaloflynn3922
"see how it's sitting" !
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Thanks for the video absolutely love the flies. You are trying at the minute more please George in Stoke.🎣😂🪰
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