Tying a Small Muddler Minnow with Davie McPhail

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  • The original Muddler flies designed by Don Grapen have spawned 100s of variants that all share the clipped deer hair head and they catch fish all around the world.
    Materials Used;
    Hook, Fulling Mill Competition Heavyweight size 12
    Thread, Uni-8/0 Tan
    Tail, Hen Pheasant Wing Quills
    Rib, Fine Gold Wire
    Body, Gold Tinsel
    Wing, Hen Pheasant Wing Quills
    Head and Collar, Roe Deer Hair

ความคิดเห็น • 68

  • @manifestgtr
    @manifestgtr ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m going to second what he says at the end…how the fly looks to us and how it looks to the fish are *completely* separate. I’ve tied up some really goofy muddlers in my day…squirrel hair sticking out, wings all collapsed and gnarly, heads out of proportion…and the trout SMACK them. One of the best days I ever had was on a buggy, doofus-looking muddler that I tied quickly the night before. After at least two dozen fish, it looked like it had been conceived downwind of Chernobyl. Unless you’re very specifically trying to imitate sculpin or baitfish, I’d go so far as to say that an ugly muddler is actually preferable in many circumstances.

    • @TheEzzieboy
      @TheEzzieboy วันที่ผ่านมา

      Right. if you try to get too specific, you will be specifically wrong more times than specifically right. Most of the time, in fly tying as well as other endeavors, impressionism beats realism.

  • @chrisditchburn8337
    @chrisditchburn8337 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Definitely going to be tying some of these for the autumn. I’m new to tying and your channel has been a massive help davie thanks and keep up the good work,

  • @dannymcg8300
    @dannymcg8300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent fly Davie. Very well tied and explained as always. Many thanks for sharing.

  • @sashad8519
    @sashad8519 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic tutorial. Thank you Davie!

  • @miasoldboy180
    @miasoldboy180 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another work of Art. Beautiful work as usual

  • @OldBear5255
    @OldBear5255 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great looking little muddled mate. The bookies would kill for that in a heart beat. Thanks for sharing another great video from the Master. Best Regards, Ken

  • @TrifonovYra
    @TrifonovYra 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Спасибо,Вам!
    Вырос на ваших видео!
    Только вперёд, успехов вам, в нашем нелегком мухостроении👍🐝

  • @garylawlor2288
    @garylawlor2288 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video as alway Davie. I tie a similar pattern but with a Green Peter colour body of seals fur and no tail. Great fly around the Irish Midlands

  • @etamaman
    @etamaman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great lookin small muddler.😎
    Great pattern to fish dry or wet. Can even use in a pinch as a popper if you treat head with floatant.
    Another great all around pattern. Try also in black or white while swinging for salmonids.

  • @sirmegallot3276
    @sirmegallot3276 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A beaut as usual Davie

  • @50Squirrel
    @50Squirrel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant as always!

  • @tomcrowley9269
    @tomcrowley9269 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    beautiful work sir

  • @hankvana2149
    @hankvana2149 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If I had to choose just one fly it would be a #10 muddler tied sparse. Have a box devoted to them most are natural but there is a couple of all white and all black mixed in - size 14 to 2/0. I tie mine with a squirrel tail under a turkey wing and fish them on a sinking line. A classic, thanks for sharing Davie! ATB, Hank

  • @Chipbarm1009
    @Chipbarm1009 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Not sure about the new start.... I miss the old one already

    • @chasnaj
      @chasnaj 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It sure has a different character and feel than the rest of the video...

  • @frankmonroe8320
    @frankmonroe8320 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A great fly here in new england. Love your version. I tend to tie with what my buddies harvested in the fall hunting season. Keep tying Davie. And I don't like the fulling mill intro. It's not your style.

  • @dahutful
    @dahutful 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A neat trick Barry Orde Clarke employs at the end is to quickly run the flame from a cigarette lighter around the trimmed head.
    This tightens up and smooths the head.
    Might be a problem on this tiny thing, risking setting it ablaze.
    And definitely do it before adding cement!

  • @kurzhaarguy
    @kurzhaarguy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    By the way, Davie, thank you for introducing me to Fulling Mill. High-quality, reasonable price, endless selection. For the rest of you watching, you really should give them a go.

  • @Sribolov
    @Sribolov 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Прекрасное видео. Супер!

  • @duderoony
    @duderoony 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I’m beholding. Nice Muddler Davie. Thank you.

  • @gareth6898
    @gareth6898 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely craftsmanship as always Sir, just tied up some of these myself, not anything like as well your video I might add lol. I did however use both the hen pheasant AND some golden pheasant crest I dyed (as you taught me Davie LOL) fluorescenct yellow for the tail, looks pukka. Also uses some lovely light bleached elk I died golden olive for the collar. Can't wait to give them a swim Saturday...
    Keep up the amazing stuff Davie we all owe you a debt of gratitude, theres no other channel like this!!!!!!!

  • @Jimmy-n6j
    @Jimmy-n6j 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your work mr Mc Phail! You have taught me how to tie good flies that have caugh fish for me. Your relaxed approach and your soothing tones make me want to get busy on the vice. Thankyou mate! I would love to take you fishing if you ever come to melbourne Australia. You are like the David Attenborough of fly tying! My best wishes to you and your loved ones. Greg

    • @DavieMcPhail
      @DavieMcPhail  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Greg.
      I'm glad you enjoy my videos and the flies I tye and as well for your very kind words which mean a lot to me. If I ever get the chance to visit your beautiful country then I would certainly drop by and say hello and hopefully have a cast together....
      All the very best Davie...

  • @harleyjune1233
    @harleyjune1233 ปีที่แล้ว

    small muddler wet... - i tied this the other day and mine floated? do i need to lead the body? - or fish it split shot on dropper?
    or maybe a sink line let it float above the line below? - thanks in advance

  • @joeduca8582
    @joeduca8582 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful Davie. I've tied mini muddlers from Fran Betters fly pattern guide ever since I bought the book from him at his shop back in the 80's. He spawned a few of those 100's of variants too, even a trimmed down nymph version! I like his style of trimming the butts before tying in the bottom bunch then the bigger top bunch, if done right you don't have to trim the head. Although trimming can be relaxing at times ;o) Thanks for all the great tutorials!

  • @TheFishleclair
    @TheFishleclair 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don Grapen Mad ethe fly to fish the Nipigon River that I fish ever fall for salmon, many guys still fish for the giant brookies, Im glad to see a bit of my home area on the vice here. Nice to see a small one tied!

  • @mikelundrigan2285
    @mikelundrigan2285 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I tie variations with the body all silver, silver with gold rib, silver with copper rib, and gold with copper rib. All work well!
    I clear coat the body with Sally nHansen etc. I first make the bodies and dry them. By the time you have made a
    half dozen, the first body has set. This makes the body super durable and adds a bit of weight. I also make moose hair
    versions which makes a much darker fly than deer. Moose hair can be black or a medium dark brown depending on the hide.
    You can also mix deer and moose and or elk hair together for another version. Some moose hair can be a shiny cream colour. You can also use a small empty tube of suitable diameters to slide over the hook at the eye to push the hair at the front towards
    the rear to tighten the head or body if making a bomber or “bug” body. Some ideas I have discovered over the years!
    As usual, you tie a good fly! It will catch many species just about anywhere! Tight lines!

  • @tattvamasi_1
    @tattvamasi_1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    👍👍👏👏
    Sea trout in the tidal zone of the mouth of the river loves this fly very much.

  • @tomfisher3117
    @tomfisher3117 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful! I've caught trout with this fly using the Leisenring lift method. You get one heck of a strike. No way can you miss it. Thanks for an awesome tying video!

  • @jorgefishingfly
    @jorgefishingfly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hermosa Davie👏👏👏👏👏

  • @gerardnglavin6249
    @gerardnglavin6249 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow..beautiful tye. Thanks for posting .

  • @simonartley1645
    @simonartley1645 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A fabulous,neat tying of this American pattern,surely one of the most striking flies.
    That neat head is excellent

  • @aurelienlinnenkamp9885
    @aurelienlinnenkamp9885 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All your flys are so GREAT, every time I look is like a dream,thank you .

  • @krallmi48
    @krallmi48 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did enjoy it, Davie... even if you were being fussy... =]
    Thank you...
    Mike

  • @georgeb6412
    @georgeb6412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good old fly the muddler, nice clear easy to follow video as usual, cheers davie atb.

  • @franckmilliot4656
    @franckmilliot4656 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent thank you M.McPhail

  • @rosariourtasunsanz1671
    @rosariourtasunsanz1671 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good job,Davie

  • @dodgeydave21
    @dodgeydave21 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You make it look to easy. Very nice and we'll done.

  • @edboutdoors3632
    @edboutdoors3632 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow Dave you do incredible work that is amazing where do you like to get your fly tying material

  • @donjensen6805
    @donjensen6805 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You make it look so easy...another awesome fly..

  • @mikewalters4994
    @mikewalters4994 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's a Beautiful Fly!!.. I've just started tying and spinning deer hair. I'm really getting into it. Do you tie any deer hair poppers?? I'm going to start fly fishing for Bass. Thanks for sharing this pattern with us.

    • @DavieMcPhail
      @DavieMcPhail  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Mike,
      I'm glad you liked the fly, I've never tyed a popper maybe I should do one in the future as I'm sure it would test me out..
      All the very best Davie

    • @mikewalters4994
      @mikewalters4994 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DavieMcPhail I'm sure you could handle one with ease. You seem like the type of guy to me that loves a challenge. I will keep an eye open to see if you post one. Thanks Davie !!! Stay Safe !!!..

  • @joemahler
    @joemahler ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautifully done.

  • @deanscott9876
    @deanscott9876 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Spectacular job, one of the nicest muddler minnow flies I’ve seen.

  • @МиколаГеранічев
    @МиколаГеранічев 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    👍

  • @jamiewilliams1287
    @jamiewilliams1287 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you fish this muddler minnow?

  • @Vincentdonnelly5158
    @Vincentdonnelly5158 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great fly. Great video.

  • @mortellarojoseph4111
    @mortellarojoseph4111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good beautiful fly

  • @fredleroux6920
    @fredleroux6920 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Inspiring as always, thank you

  • @flydryriver4966
    @flydryriver4966 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sorry but I use these as a dry fly and big browns in the evening smash them like candy.

  • @simonlakin5067
    @simonlakin5067 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Davie, great pattern. Do you ever lightly burn the head to tighten it up?

    • @DavieMcPhail
      @DavieMcPhail  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Simon,
      I have done this but mostly on larger flies which is easier to do though you could do this on this size but you would have to be very careful..I'm glad you liked the fly..
      All the very best Davie...

  • @lasse1187
    @lasse1187 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic fly Davie

  • @metubewot
    @metubewot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As usual, brilliant Davie. Love it.

  • @mikeking453
    @mikeking453 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You truly are a master.

  • @maknifeandrods7701
    @maknifeandrods7701 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I loved the old entrance softer made me relax.

  • @lazetanqn
    @lazetanqn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, you are the best. I love this fly. A question, you use this fly like a tradicional streamer?

    • @DavieMcPhail
      @DavieMcPhail  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Hugo,
      I put this fly on a cast of two to three flies and I would normally put this fly on the top dropper so that it's close to the surface bringing it through the waves which the fish love..I've also fished it on it's own as a dry fly but you can fish it in many ways as it's a great all-round pattern..
      I'm glad you liked it..
      All the very best Davie..

    • @lazetanqn
      @lazetanqn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DavieMcPhail Yes, i fish it like a streamer, but on a #2 to # 6 hook. I love your fly, in a very small size. I'll try it. Thanks!!!

  • @Jay-xc5uf
    @Jay-xc5uf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beauty is the muddler ❤

  • @matiasrafaelleiva3152
    @matiasrafaelleiva3152 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excelente video, como siempre!

  • @johnprentice2546
    @johnprentice2546 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The muddler should be made into a Scottish streamer. Big trout would be willing to accept an offer of such a creation.

  • @stephenwylie145
    @stephenwylie145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like the guitar music at the start.. great fly with a dropper