Tying the Phoenix Shrimp (Salmon Fly) by Davie McPhail.

Tying the Phoenix Shrimp
Materials Used;
Hook- Gold Salar Double,
Thread- Fire Orange Uni-8/0,
Tag- Small Oval Gold Tinsel,
Tail- Golden Pheasant Breast Dyed Hot Orange and two Blue and Yellow Macaw Fibres,
Rib- Small Oval Gold Tinsel,
Body- First Half Chinese Red Uni-Floss or Yarn, Second Half Opal Mirage, Middle Hackle- Dyed Sunburst Hen or Cock and Dyed Hot Orange Rump Fibres some top and bottom,
Front Hackles- Hot Orange and Dyed Red Badger with Sunburst Hackle Fibres tyed in top and bottom and inbetween the two hackles,
Eye's- Dyed Flo- Yellow Jungle Cock..
There's a lot of materials on this fly so watch you don't put too many turns of hackle on as it's very easy to over do it...All the best Davie..

[@terrymccormack8773]

Beautiful fly Davie
Regards Terry McCormack

[@kevinjtoner]

Lovely fly, Davie. You said something that grabbed my attention---that is, tear off the tip of the hackle with confidence. Thanks for mentioning that little gem of wisdom!!! We have no trout where I live (Chicago, Il., USA) but I enjoy watching your technique. By the way, I've been tying for only a year now. I tied my first fly at the ripe old age of sixty!!! I'm hopelessly addicted!!!)))). Thanks again, Davie........

[@TheDarzea]

I tied this simply because I liked the style, Irish Shrimp like, I have the utmost confidence in it. Great fly for the Blackwater, summer time in the smaller sizes! My secret weapon for grisle, and the big ones love it too! This pattern has made my day many a time!! Thanks a mill Davie, This wealth of knowledge really is invaluable!

[@user-ve4mj6qh4g]

Hello Davie McPhail. This season, this fly has worked very well. She caught the fish on 4 and 5 kg. I am very happy. Thank you so much!

[@GHDistraught]

Thanks for another great addition Davie Cheers
Dennis

[@adambreen5368]

brilliant video-real work of art

[@jodo40]

Davie, thanks so much for all your hard work! I have to admit, I get a little giddy when I see a new video posted from you!

[@Triben9ne]

Such Peace and Inner Spirit With you Dave.. Just Love watching your Flow and stance on the water.

[@LCBJedi]

Bit of work, yes, but a lovely, cracking pattern! I'll tie some up over the weekend - superb! Thanks a lot, Davie!

[@eriklinnemans]

hi Lutztheflytyer ,
thank''s very much, I wil look it up.
greetz Erik

[@OldBear5255]

Great video mate. As always. Cheers, Oldbear

[@Kendo2007]

first response wohoo excellent fly as always Davie m8
as always
many thanks
Kenny

[@614560w]

I don't know if i've ever said this before Davie but ive never been fishing in my life and dont have a clue what yer talkin about but i love these videos for chillin me oot!!!

[@StillwatersEdge]

This is very very cool!! Most use single hook shrimp here in Nova Scotia. But I like this one a lot! It would be very cool if you could do a video on tying the Gordie's Shrimp. A staple Shrimp pattern here in NS for Atlantics.
Thanks
Chris

[@eamoncassidy3982]

hi Davie :) Would love to see a Bann special from you or different varieties of Irish shrimp flies, i can tie them very well my self but would love to see them from an expert. and what price would i be paying for a silver badger saddle?
thanks Eamon

[@FortescueH]

Thanks!

[@theplasterer123]

hi top vid as per many thanks davie tight lines mate cheers

[@ottarfinnsson9368]

Awesome fly Davie ATB Óttar

[@flyfishanywhere]

Hi Davie, great vid as always many thanks for posting. Just wondering what wax you use? handy trick sticking to your finger must start doing that! Regards.

[@FortescueH]

Hi Davie
I was wondering which is the best place to buy materials, in your opinion. I really enjoy your videos. Keep it up!!!
Hugh

[@The3sw]

Nice fly Davie i note you always tie the tail in at the tip i find tying in at the stem makes the tail flare out more making it a bit more lively when swimming,
Do you think there is a case for doing this way or do you feel the fly is better of tied with the tail feather tied in at the tip?

[@sigurdurmarolafsson4183]

Really nice fly. But I am wandering if you could use peacock ( died ) instead of the Macau??

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi sigurdur olafsson,
I'm glad you liked the fly and use whatever you have and peacock sounds good...
All the very best Davie..

[@Lutztheflytyer]

Hi Erik
i don't know what Davie use.
I have good experience with a product which is called"acid dyes" by the company Jaquard . It is the color of silk or similar materials, is inexpensive and easy to handle.
As fixer you can use simple vinegar from your kitchen.
Greetz Lutz from Germany

[@ayrtopend]

looks a gid one davie al try and tie 1 or 2 o them thanks . hope there a few fish up way that water we had at the weekend .

[@jamiekfc10]

Glasgow angling centre at fishingmegastore then the .com at the end

[@diego8618]

Hi Davie
How long you're fly fishing ?
thx
Diego

[@timothyorourke895]

is it always Chinese capes you use for salmon flies ? ever use expensive ones

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Timothy,
I do have a few other capes that I use on these flies as well as the Chinese, I like some of the Whiting capes and saddles that make great flies..
All the very best Davie

[@Lutztheflytyer]

Another fine fly Davie, the Macaw fibers are a small, but pretty nice feature,
why is the name of this pattern Phoenix shrimp?
It is a classic pattern ?
Lutz

[@simonmx23]

I know I have asked in the passed but I can't find the link. What make is your whip finish tool an were can you buy it from. Great vid thanks

[@jamesskinner1996]

check the home page.

[@eriklinnemans]

Hi Davie,
great vid as always, I would like to dey some capes myself, but in Holland I c'ant find the whrite paint for that.
Davie can you please tel my the brand and name of the paint you use, also where can I by it online.
many thanks, I stil enjoy youre vid's and learn a lot of them.
greatz
Erik Linnemans ( the Dutchman)

[@Dickie2702]

Davie usesVeniards Dyes they are readily available here in the UK. Sure you could find somebody who would Still to Holland, that is if you haven't found any yet after nine years😉😉😉