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These are true works of art Dave. I have never seen the sword material attached in this fashion before. Beautiful, I love it on both flies. It makes for a very brilliant colour and must drive the fish crazy as the individual slips would have a nice movement in the water. All these flies are outstanding thank you for sharing them with us.

Rene, thank you. It is an amazing place. The photos were taken with my iPhone. I was able to watch my fly every step of the way. I didn't catch any fish that day but it was amazing to watch the trout following my fly.

Search my name on You Tube to see my videos and slideshows. Best regards and tight lines.

Richard

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Hey:David; Your fish art is very good. I enjoy the scenes with a lot of variety in lighting effects on the fish and the watery environment. I bought a copy of Beneath the Surface, your book is one of the best!

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Hey: Ad :IReally enjoy your expressiveike paintings . Yoyr sportfish art is very dynamic!

Submitted by Rene V. 1737246307 on

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Awesome pictures.That water is made for flyfishing.

Grtz.Rene V.

The best part of creating your own flies, is catching a fish on something you have created with your own hands. The other best part is being able to create flies where your imagination is your only boundary. Sometimes just creating a different more beautiful fly is enough. Some flies are meant for fishing and some are meant just for display. I don't know about anyone else, but I photograph every fly I create to keep a documentary of each creation. At the end of the day it's only what you like and not what everyone else likes. If others can enjoy my work, the that's just icing on the cake.

Steve,

There's no reason to be skeptical! This system works just as described and creates a very durable and smooth connection, which has been used by thousands and thousands of anglers. It can fail, of course, but so can any connection. Lines get worn, coating cut through and knots slip. We've all been there.

I used this method for many years when I started fishing, but use a needle or Albright knot nowadays. I have no problem recommending the system to novices who might find the knots a little intimidating or need to be able to easily change the fly line on a reel without cutting any line.

Martin

Submitted by Steve on

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Just seen this and, yes, I am a bit sceptical. I've always attached backing with an Albright knot.

Submitted by Marinus van Ro… on

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A very good side with fine patterns for every fly-tyer.
Keep up the good work.

Submitted by Freeloader on

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You dont need a sliding tube float, although it may be better. I use a fixed one, with two holes either side of it.
I think there are advantages to using this type however. By fixing the bubble at the end of the line and having 2-3 flies up the line spaced apart(up to you by how much) you can do something quite special in a breeze. You can mimic insect life of water moths and water beetles. The breeze lifts the fly out of the water and then you can temper it back down gently on to the surface by adjusting slack line. the disturbance attracts fish and you can mingle your flies among the real insects.
This float position is better for surface fly fishing, not so much for getting the fly to any decent depth however. So experiment.

Cheers Anonymous,

The list is updated daily, and usually up to date, and with more than 220 videos by Davie McPhail, I doubt that the list can be more complete than it is. I scour the web daily for new entries, and usually add them the same day they are published - as with today's McPhail-video, which was added before I saw your comment.

If you are impatient, you can suggest the new videos yourself, and I will publish them as soon as I see your suggestion.

Martin

Submitted by Cheers! on

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Enjoy Davie McPhail's tying, and your convenient list of many of his flies. Is there some way his newer flies will be put into this list? It would be great if it can be ongoing. For instance, he just published a new fly since your # 1.

Thanks for the effort so far.

Hello PoppyT.
Yes, Lucca is nearby and is bathed the Serchio river which is similar to the Magra river, especially for fish.
Nice to meet you

Hello Martin,
thanks for the welcome ....... when I prepared an article, I will contact you

In which section I can post some pictures ?

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Davie,
Great videos and technique. A quick question. How do you keep your super glue from drying out? What sort of dispenser do you use and is there any suggestions about preserving it?
Thanks,
Matt

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Frank Horberg was a friend of my father and my uncle Flyrod Bill Cook a salesman for Weber Fly Company. All of them were founders of the local Isac Walton League and deeply involved in trout stream restoration. This was back in the 1920s . He was a perfect example for Game Wardens then and now.

Submitted by Alec Stansell on

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If you go to the Gapen tackle Website you can buy a DVD of Dan Gapen, Don's son, tying a muddler in the manner his dad and he originally tied it. The only difference from the above is that the original was tied on an Allcock's streamer hook and red thread was used.

Submitted by William Kahler on

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I attended a TU meeting in Hazleton, Pa. back in 1980 where Poul was the speaker. He presented a 35mm slide review of how he ties a Sir Conrad salmon fly. I am a tier of the easier salmon flies and never forgot this well delivered tying lesson.

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