lovely tie as usual Davie. Thank you for sharing your expertise and giving so much inspiration. A video from you was best Christmas gift I had. Please keep them coming I always learn something helpful with each one.
Many Thanks Karl Dunphy, I'm glad you enjoy the flies I tye and the videos...Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you too... All the very best Davie
Hi Jamie Anderson, I've alway tyed these hackles off like this and it's stood me well as it is easy and lasts well when fishing..Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.. All the very best Davie
Hello Davie, smashing pattern. I love the effect of the resin on the abdomen. It was more difficult to tie that stripped peacock herl than it looked. I did the second one with the superglue and waited a few seconds before winding and it stuck perfectly. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year. Hope you had a nice Christmas. Sean
Hi Sean, I'm glad it worked out for you as tying a quill on an uneven surface can test anyones patience..I hope you had a great Christmas and when it comes a Happy New Year... All the very best Davie
Yet another fine creation Davie. I can imagine you get alot of requests but i'll try anyway. I live in New Zealand and we are coming into cicada season, would love to see what sort of creation you could come up with. all the best for 2016
Hi Salmonid Ninja, I did film and tye a Cicada pattern for youtube which was a request from a gentleman from Greece, I used Deer Hair in the colours of the fly he sent a link to for me to see as we don't get these flies here in Scotland...Unfortunately after a few days I got complaints from a tyer from your country saying that I copied his fly which I didn't so I decided to remove the video which ended any bad feeling...I'll see if I have the video in my hard drive as I could upload it's unlisted so that you could see it, just keep me in mind... Happy New Year to you too and all the very best for 2016... Davie..
Bernard Thank you for sharing your flies I am a fan do you think it is possible to use the same tying for black ant, and in these case what materials should be used for the abdomen ? Thanks a lot for your videos
Hi Bernard, I would use natural peacock quill rather than the dyed like in the video and allow the black thread to show between the turns...I'm glad you enjoy the videos... All the very best Davie
hey Davie. I tied a size 24 black ant. have you ever tied any that small. I used broom bristles for legs and unteni. I haven't fished with it yet but I'm hopping to soon. I love this parachute ant I'm gonna tie some tomorrow. I've tied quit a few of your patterns now. I'm a huge fan.
Hi Jody, I have to be honest I haven't tyed them as small as this though I'm sure the fish would find them interesting..I have seen legs formed with broom bristle and they do really look ideal for this..I would like to know how you get on... All the very best Davie
H Mark, I have used Tiemco hooks but only a small selection as I buy them mostly for the certain dries I use for myself..I had a look at the 212y and I would use it myself... All the very best Davie..
Hi Hoot182, Yes use what you feel is right for the colour of the ants you see on your water.. Happy New Year and all the very best for 2016... All the very best Davie
Hi Davie you must get asked all the time but do you sell your works of art anywhere? I'm paying £20 for j:sons match and catch flys to get that realistic look. Iv not used them yet as there coming from Poland and they'll probably fall apart first cast. Fingers crossed
Hi Derek, I'm sure the flies you have bought will have been tyed to last..I'm always looking to improve any of the flies I tye and if there was an issue then I would change them to suit as feedback is very important..I do sell flies but I also work on the videos so I don't get a lot of free time to tye the amounts I would like..I'm glad you enjoy the videos and thanks for the kind words... All the very best Davie
Hi Michael, I've tyed many ants for friends that fish in Europe for Carp so I would certainly give them a go and even for Bass..I'm glad you liked the fly, it's not my pattern but a lovely pattern to fish and tye... All the very best Davie...
Davie, in many of you're ties, you use some sort of cement or superglue applied to the thread prior to whip finish. Would you tell me what you use such as in this video? And, do you re-screw the cap back on after each use or just set it back loosely in the bottle. I use a head cement w/ brush but it has a very strong vapor, and I end up screwing the cap back on to keep from being gassed, which burns up time. Just wondering about this particular method. Thanks
Hi Jim, I use Veniards Clear Varnish which I do feel has less of an odour than many I have used over the years. I don't screw the bottle shut ever time I use it and it doesn't smell so I would recommend it for both, the heads of flies and with less odour.. All the very best Davie...
Hi Darren Adams, I'm using Bug-Bong Lite which I prefer rather than their Original version which can be a bit heavy for buzzers though ideal for saltwater and pike flies...Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year... All the very best Davie
Hi Mike, I do strip my own mostly but I have used ones that you can buy. I have attached a link to the ones I would recommend, they are sold by a wholesale company called Veniards so any shop that stocks their materials should be able to get them for you.. All the very best Davie www.veniard.com/product2647/section194/hand-stripped-peacock-quill
Hi MeGolf92, The hackle I used came from a genetic neck dyed fiery brown though for tying parachute flies I prefer to use cock saddle hackles rather than the neck... All the very best Davie...
Hi SirLobsterman, I use Bug-Bond Lite which I bought from the Glasgow Angling Centre but I'm sure there's many other companies that stock it... All the very best Davie
This is one of the best ant patterns I ever fished. It really catches. Thanks again, Davie.
That really looks the part Davie.. great wee pattern.. must give it a try..
Davie another good tye. I watch your videos sometimes three to four times they are enjoying to watch even more so when work get boring💯💯💯💯💯👍🏾
lovely tie as usual Davie. Thank you for sharing your expertise and giving so much inspiration. A video from you was best Christmas gift I had. Please keep them coming I always learn something helpful with each one.
Many Thanks Karl Dunphy,
I'm glad you enjoy the flies I tye and the videos...Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you too...
All the very best Davie
I like the way you tied off the hackle for the parachute. Seems a lot easier than the ways I've tried.
Hi Jamie Anderson,
I've alway tyed these hackles off like this and it's stood me well as it is easy and lasts well when fishing..Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year..
All the very best Davie
Fantastic tie. Well done.
That is a really awesome pattern !!
Best flytying Video's on youtube. Your videos have got me into flytying i have learned so much using your videos. Harley
I'm glad you enjoy the videos Harley...All the very best Davie..
grandissimo......ho iniziato a costruire le tue imitazioni........quasi .......uguali........complimenti!!!!
Merry Christmas, Davie. And thank you for sharing your video's on youtube.
Hi David Spelmans,
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you too. ATB Davie
Detailed tie!! Nice work!
Very nice fly david mcphail
Great fly ! I really like it.
Looks really alive 👌👌👌
Buenos días otro montaje precioso. Gracias por tan bonitos montajes.Feliz año nuevo 2016
Hello Davie, smashing pattern. I love the effect of the resin on the abdomen. It was more difficult to tie that stripped peacock herl than it looked. I did the second one with the superglue and waited a few seconds before winding and it stuck perfectly. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year. Hope you had a nice Christmas. Sean
Hi Sean,
I'm glad it worked out for you as tying a quill on an uneven surface can test anyones patience..I hope you had a great Christmas and when it comes a Happy New Year...
All the very best Davie
Yet another fine creation Davie. I can imagine you get alot of requests but i'll try anyway. I live in New Zealand and we are coming into cicada season, would love to see what sort of creation you could come up with. all the best for 2016
Hi Salmonid Ninja,
I did film and tye a Cicada pattern for youtube which was a request from a gentleman from Greece, I used Deer Hair in the colours of the fly he sent a link to for me to see as we don't get these flies here in Scotland...Unfortunately after a few days I got complaints from a tyer from your country saying that I copied his fly which I didn't so I decided to remove the video which ended any bad feeling...I'll see if I have the video in my hard drive as I could upload it's unlisted so that you could see it, just keep me in mind...
Happy New Year to you too and all the very best for 2016...
Davie..
Super! Your fly - artwork!
Hi Сергей Омельченко,
Thank You for the kind words...Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year...
All the very best Davie
+Davie McPhail And happy holydays to you and succes in everything! And most importantly - Health. Happy New Year!
I don’t understand how the peacock herl doesn’t hide the underlying red…😮
magnifique le montage merci
Good job 🎣🎣🎣👌👍
Oh great work and thanks for the vids
Good fly. Perfect. Thanks ☺
Hello Davie, I présent you all my wishes for this new year of 2016 !
cordially
Léo
Hi Leo,
Happy New Year to you too and all the very best for 2016...
ATB Davie......
Tank You Davie !!
Bernard
Thank you for sharing your flies
I am a fan
do you think it is possible to use the same tying for black ant, and in these case what materials should be used for the abdomen ?
Thanks a lot for your videos
Hi Bernard,
I would use natural peacock quill rather than the dyed like in the video and allow the black thread to show between the turns...I'm glad you enjoy the videos...
All the very best Davie
hey Davie. I tied a size 24 black ant. have you ever tied any that small. I used broom bristles for legs and unteni. I haven't fished with it yet but I'm hopping to soon. I love this parachute ant I'm gonna tie some tomorrow. I've tied quit a few of your patterns now. I'm a huge fan.
Hi Jody,
I have to be honest I haven't tyed them as small as this though I'm sure the fish would find them interesting..I have seen legs formed with broom bristle and they do really look ideal for this..I would like to know how you get on...
All the very best Davie
Hello Davie , still as pretty montages congratulations !... Happy New Year 2015 and Ram 2016 continue monitor your creations ! Best regards .. @ + Leo
Thank You Leo,
I'm glad you liked the fly... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too and all the very best for 2016....
Davie...
Hi davie lovely work again. Could i use a tiemco 212y and have you ever used these hooks before many thanks mark
H Mark,
I have used Tiemco hooks but only a small selection as I buy them mostly for the certain dries I use for myself..I had a look at the 212y and I would use it myself...
All the very best Davie..
Davie McPhail would you used it on this ant pattern or can u send me link to the g point light buzzer many thanks mark
belle fourmis a avoir dans sa boite merci
I'm going to give this a try
Is it alright to use darker materials as most of the area I get to fish have black ants using this system
Hi Hoot182,
Yes use what you feel is right for the colour of the ants you see on your water.. Happy New Year and all the very best for 2016...
All the very best Davie
I really like the way Davie ties, but I can never understand what he is saying.
Thank you!
Super merci
Bonnes Fêtes
Thank You Serge Papout,
I'm glad yo liked the fly and the video, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year...
All the very best Davie
As Said Great fly,Wigan under water
Hi Davie you must get asked all the time but do you sell your works of art anywhere? I'm paying £20 for j:sons match and catch flys to get that realistic look. Iv not used them yet as there coming from Poland and they'll probably fall apart first cast. Fingers crossed
Hi Derek,
I'm sure the flies you have bought will have been tyed to last..I'm always looking to improve any of the flies I tye and if there was an issue then I would change them to suit as feedback is very important..I do sell flies but I also work on the videos so I don't get a lot of free time to tye the amounts I would like..I'm glad you enjoy the videos and thanks for the kind words...
All the very best Davie
Hi Davie, I love this pattern ! Do you think this would work as a Carp fly as well ? I'm also thinking that our River Smallmouth bass would take this.
Hi Michael,
I've tyed many ants for friends that fish in Europe for Carp so I would certainly give them a go and even for Bass..I'm glad you liked the fly, it's not my pattern but a lovely pattern to fish and tye...
All the very best Davie...
Davie, in many of you're ties, you use some sort of cement or superglue applied to the thread prior to whip finish. Would you tell me what you use such as in this video?
And, do you re-screw the cap back on after each use or just set it back loosely in the bottle. I use a head cement w/ brush but it has a very strong vapor, and I end up screwing the cap back on to keep from being gassed, which burns up time. Just wondering about this particular method.
Thanks
Hi Jim,
I use Veniards Clear Varnish which I do feel has less of an odour than many I have used over the years. I don't screw the bottle shut ever time I use it and it doesn't smell so I would recommend it for both, the heads of flies and with less odour..
All the very best Davie...
Davie, beautiful fly!! Can you please tell me what type of resin you are using for this pattern? Thank you!
Hi Darren Adams,
I'm using Bug-Bong Lite which I prefer rather than their Original version which can be a bit heavy for buzzers though ideal for saltwater and pike flies...Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year...
All the very best Davie
Davie,
Thank you for the info. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well. Keep up the great work!
Darren
Love this pattern!! Did you strip that quill yourself or can you purchase them stripped already? Mike
Hi Mike,
I do strip my own mostly but I have used ones that you can buy. I have attached a link to the ones I would recommend, they are sold by a wholesale company called Veniards so any shop that stocks their materials should be able to get them for you..
All the very best Davie
www.veniard.com/product2647/section194/hand-stripped-peacock-quill
Thank you!! I love your work and base a lot of my tying on your videos. Mike
superbe merci DAVIE
Отличноя мушка,с уважением из России!🖒🖒🖒
Is the hackle named Schlappen?
Hi MeGolf92,
The hackle I used came from a genetic neck dyed fiery brown though for tying parachute flies I prefer to use cock saddle hackles rather than the neck...
All the very best Davie...
Do you wear UV protection?
Hi Thomas,
I don't, though on the torch it does warn you not to look at the light...
Al the very best Davie..
Thanks for the reply. New to UV tying.
Супер
Muito bom.
where do you get the UV glue/resin?
Hi SirLobsterman,
I use Bug-Bond Lite which I bought from the Glasgow Angling Centre but I'm sure there's many other companies that stock it...
All the very best Davie
***** thanks, I'll look for it. how long does a bottle last? just a rough estimate please.
🇨🇿CZ. 👀👍🏻👋🏻