Love the way you incorporated the cone into the tube. I tie many flies but still have no opportunity to fish them. So I wouldn't know about whether the cone is allowed or not. I will have to keep this in mind when I tie tube flies in future. All the best, Sean
Davie that's a great idea and well thought out i would never have giving that a thought i guess that's why your 1 of the best if not thee best fly tyer's out there well done cheer's for the vid richie
I would really like to see you tie this as the fully dressed classic it is. As it should be tied. I dont know how many times I have watched the Durham Ranger video! They truly are the most beautyful flies. Or maybe a video with one of your freestyle flies. Amazing to see a true master in action.
Hi Davie. Its a beautiful fly. I relly love the colur, and the way you'r make look easy. I'm one of the greatest fan. Thanks for the video.. Best regards Søballe.
Removed the cone and tied it on various double hooks instead. Best pattern for the early season ive ever used here in Northern Norway. Its become my favorite salmon fly ever since i first tied it about 2 years ago. It also takes alot of effort to make it look perfect and i love the challange.
Hi MrBiggestbill, Thank you for letting me know that you have used this pattern with great success and it's now become one of your best flies..Many will read your message so they'll certainly be giving it a go..Many thanks again... All the very best Davie....
Hi Davie, really enjoying your tuition videos as someone who is just venturing into tying. I am wanting to try the Green Highlander Spey Tube fly above but despite repeated efforts I have not found any source for the "heavy duty tubing" that you refer to. The largest tubing OD have found so far is 3mm OD. Can you please advise or suggest a source for this "Heavy Duty" tubing. Much obliged, Colin
Hi Colin, It's getting harder now to find someone that sells this tubing, if you can contact me through Facebook or something like this privately then I would be happy to send you some but you can't do this on TH-cam.. All the very best Davie
Another masterclass from the master. was just about to email you about the green highlander from the foxy-tails advert lol this one looks totally diffirent are the two off them diffrent types of flies?? love your green highlander on the foxy-tails cards and this ones superb aswel hope to see you at GAC on sunday all the best Kenny
Hi Davie. Great tying videos! Thanx for sharing your knowledge. I have a question regarding the very long wings on these tube flies. Do you ever have problems with salmon striking the wing but missing the hook? I'm new to tube fly tying and I'm quite taken aback by the size of these creations.
Hi Davie, an amazing tie and pattern, you make it look very simple!! What hackle materials are you using for the head, look slike very large hen hackle, could be marabou its that long. Cheers Mark
Hi Mark, I'm glad you liked this version of the Green Highlander, the yellow hackle is a Schlappen hackle which can be very soft with long fibres, the next hackle is dyed black Blue Eared Pheasant and then I finished off with a dyed GH Guinea Fowl...Marabou can be used as well but use the tips of the hackles as they are much stronger... All the very best Davie
thanks davie,one of the best ideas fro a turbo cone,our beats on the dee dont let weighted flys so cant use even small turbo cones,this is perfect,davie were did u get that thicker tube from,thanks davie.look out for the new foxy tail packing i think ull like it. kevin aka (pot belly kev)
Hi Davie, really enjoyed this pattern, just bought some marble fox and goat hair to have a go tying this, could you tell me what diameter the nylon tubing is your using for this, many thanks. Alan.
Hi Davie, Popping into the GAC to get materials for this fly. Just a few questions if you dont mind... -Where did you buy the Green Highlander Flashabou? -Is the Arctic Fox from the body or tail? -Could I use Artic runner as a Substitute to Goat Hair(Cant find Green Highlander goat) -Could I use a Spey Hackle instead of the Blue eared Pheasant? Do the GAC sell the Pheasant? -What type/size of tube did you use? Sorry for All that... Many Many thanks Once Again! Best Regards, ~David
Hi Davie, Im so stupid. I was waiting for a reply on my other channel (this channel) as I forgot I had posted that question on my WEESTRAWZ channel and unfortunetly I went up today after thinking you hadn't replied due to you being busy at work or something. Nevermind though I got black Spey Hackles! Thank you so much once again, Best Regards ~David
Absolute beauty. I'm fishing the Gaula next year and the GH is a top fly on this river so I'll be tying some up. Thanks Davie.
Just going over older ones . Totally stunning fly, I would love to see your fly boxes.
Love the way you incorporated the cone into the tube. I tie many flies but still have no opportunity to fish them. So I wouldn't know about whether the cone is allowed or not. I will have to keep this in mind when I tie tube flies in future. All the best, Sean
This is a beautiful fly. It looks like a collection trophy rather than a functional, and I am sure, a productive fly. Geat job, as always.
Davie that's a great idea and well thought out i would never have giving that a thought i guess that's why your 1 of the best if not thee best fly tyer's out there well done
cheer's for the vid richie
Man thats a beautiful fly! I really liked the way you made the plastic turbo cone.
I would really like to see you tie this as the fully dressed classic it is. As it should be tied.
I dont know how many times I have watched the Durham Ranger video! They truly are the most beautyful flies. Or maybe a video with one of your freestyle flies.
Amazing to see a true master in action.
Hi Davie.
Its a beautiful fly. I relly love the colur, and the way you'r make look easy.
I'm one of the greatest fan. Thanks for the video..
Best regards
Søballe.
Removed the cone and tied it on various double hooks instead. Best pattern for the early season ive ever used here in Northern Norway. Its become my favorite salmon fly ever since i first tied it about 2 years ago. It also takes alot of effort to make it look perfect and i love the challange.
Hi MrBiggestbill,
Thank you for letting me know that you have used this pattern with great success and it's now become one of your best flies..Many will read your message so they'll certainly be giving it a go..Many thanks again...
All the very best Davie....
Very beautiful fly, very well done, supers
Your flys are fantastic Davie
Thank you, have a great weekend n great fishing
You are an fantastic Fly Tyer....
Amazing. Can't wait for fishing season to start here. Gotta go get my license :D
Great fly. I actually like it more than the traditional highlander!
wow u make it look so easy it would probably take me a full day to tie that and i still wouldn't have it as good as that
Hi Davie, really enjoying your tuition videos as someone who is just venturing into tying. I am wanting to try the Green Highlander Spey Tube fly above but despite repeated efforts I have not found any source for the "heavy duty tubing" that you refer to. The largest tubing OD have found so far is 3mm OD. Can you please advise or suggest a source for this "Heavy Duty" tubing. Much obliged, Colin
Hi Colin,
It's getting harder now to find someone that sells this tubing, if you can contact me through Facebook or something like this privately then I would be happy to send you some but you can't do this on TH-cam..
All the very best Davie
@@DavieMcPhail Thanks Davie that's very kind I will contact you separately thanks
Another masterclass from the master.
was just about to email you about the green highlander from the foxy-tails advert lol this one looks totally diffirent are the two off them diffrent types of flies?? love your green highlander on the foxy-tails cards and this ones superb aswel
hope to see you at GAC on sunday
all the best
Kenny
Hi Davie. Great tying videos! Thanx for sharing your knowledge.
I have a question regarding the very long wings on these tube flies. Do you ever have problems with salmon striking the wing but missing the hook? I'm new to tube fly tying and I'm quite taken aback by the size of these creations.
Hi Davie
Just wondering after watching all of your salmon flie tying over and over, which is your favourite salmon fly.
Brilliant video.
Hi Davie, an amazing tie and pattern, you make it look very simple!! What hackle materials are you using for the head, look slike very large hen hackle, could be marabou its that long. Cheers Mark
Hi Mark,
I'm glad you liked this version of the Green Highlander, the yellow hackle is a Schlappen hackle which can be very soft with long fibres, the next hackle is dyed black Blue Eared Pheasant and then I finished off with a dyed GH Guinea Fowl...Marabou can be used as well but use the tips of the hackles as they are much stronger...
All the very best Davie
thanks davie,one of the best ideas fro a turbo cone,our beats on the dee dont let weighted flys so cant use even small turbo cones,this is perfect,davie were did u get that thicker tube from,thanks davie.look out for the new foxy tail packing i think ull like it.
kevin
aka (pot belly kev)
Hi Davie, really enjoyed this pattern, just bought some marble fox and goat hair to have a go tying this, could you tell me what diameter the nylon tubing is your using for this, many thanks. Alan.
Hi Davie
I'am new to tying ,what kind of plastic tube did you use (size) any recommendation where to purchase it.
cheers
Great video
Frank
Hi Davie,
Popping into the GAC to get materials for this fly.
Just a few questions if you dont mind...
-Where did you buy the Green Highlander Flashabou?
-Is the Arctic Fox from the body or tail?
-Could I use Artic runner as a Substitute to Goat Hair(Cant find Green Highlander goat)
-Could I use a Spey Hackle instead of the Blue eared Pheasant? Do the GAC sell the Pheasant?
-What type/size of tube did you use?
Sorry for All that...
Many Many thanks Once Again!
Best Regards,
~David
what kind of tubing did you use
@DavieMcPhail so do they still make the same kind of tubing? thanks for the relpy
hi davie i love your vids but could you please do some pike flies
Hi May I know what feathers u use for the eyes?
Hi Samson Gwee,
I have sent you links to the feathers you are asking about...ATB Davie
Braw fly!
davie , that's a beautiful fly my Friend.
Hi Davie,
Im so stupid. I was waiting for a reply on my other channel (this channel) as I forgot I had posted that question on my WEESTRAWZ channel and unfortunetly I went up today after thinking you hadn't replied due to you being busy at work or something.
Nevermind though I got black Spey Hackles!
Thank you so much once again,
Best Regards
~David
too much hair for my tatste
hurry up and get processed