Hi dastgaz, This used to happen to me a lot at first and the main reason I feel was that I never closed the top just so that I could lift it as I went along..So I started to at least screw the lid down a couple of turns and this really did help as I can't remember when I last had one close up..I'm glad you liked the fly.. All the very best Davie..

Hi Mike, I have attached a link to an old video I made of a slight variant of the Ally's Shrimp which is as I would tye the original..I hope this is of some help to you... All the very best Davie.. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pK6kp7Crrp_Qe4k.html

Hi Kenny, If I remember right these tubes came from Future Fly so I have attached a link to them for you to see... ATB Davie www.adh-fishing.com/fly-tying/fly-tying-materials/body-materials/future-fly-us-tubes

Hi Paul, I have attached a link to a video that I made about the vise I use for you to see, unfortunately it's no longer being made..I'm glad you enjoyed the video.. All the very best Davie.. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/abZmgL1619ard2Q.html

Hi Josh, I would probably tye it much the same as the double and around the same size as well especially for Iceland as they do like a small fly like the Haugur..I'm glad you liked the fly... All the very best Davie...

@@DavieMcPhail Thanks for the reply Davie, I've tried my hand at it a few times already on a 1 inch tube but I'd imagine smaller would be better!

Hi Jonas, I really like a 4 inch razor scissor which you can buy from many companies, I also have bought them off ebay though they can vary in the finish but mostly they have been good...At the moment I am using a pair from Fulling Mill which are very good...I also like a small pair of curved scissor for very fine work...I'll attach some links to them for you to see.. All the very best Davie www.fullingmill.co.uk/Products-UK/Fly-Fishing-Kit-UK/Fulling-Mill-Razor-Scissors-UK www.ebay.co.uk/itm/The-Fly-Tying-Den-Razor-Scissors-4-/184546388550?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10&&var=692257653171&varId=692257653171 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stainless-Steel-FINE-TIP-Iris-Curved-Scissors-SHARP-3-5-Ophthalmic-Set-of-3-UK/382580139271?hash=item59138da507:g:JC4AAOSwZq5btMEb

Hi Gustav hurtig, I don't always get it right but I try and work with the materials and not over dress the fly as this will cause you lots of problems especially with the wing..Watch the video and you will see that I taper out and taper back right to the hackle as this will almost always give you a good wing.... All the very best Davie...

Hi Kenny, I'm sorry I can't remember where I bought that pin from but it's very similar to Michael Frodin's which I do use a lot, I have attached a link below..I hope you are keeping well... All the very best Davie www.frodinflies.com/collections/fits/products/fits-needles-devices

@@DavieMcPhail been a rough few months tbh m8 dad took no well and that never ended well been in and out hospital myself just trying to survive, was listening to cannibal corpse and then your ally shrimp fly appeared was like how did that happen but ended up watching it, for some reason I dont get any notifications when you upload so sitting here binge watching Davie Mcphail videos who needs netflix lol ATB mate

Hi Scotsman in the Philippines, I did a search on KZfaq for you to see if there was any videos on this as I don't have one myself but I have found two which may be able to help you understand where the feathers come from and what they are normally used for...I hope this is of some help to you....All the very best Davie... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/art2dJud1ZzNink.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j6mbdpp_sc7dfJc.html

@@DavieMcPhail hi! My roosters have pretty good quality capes and saddles, but they have a lot of other feathers on a complete skin. Many of which I have no idea what they would be called or what use they could be put. In fact I have a vast untapped source of roosters, cock fighting is still a very popular activity. I don't put my roosters to the pit but everyone I know that keeps roosters keep them to fight. A fighting rooster is worth about $100 a lose (dead) is worth $10 for the pot! There are several of my friend knowing I'm a weird foreigner fishing with "feather bait" that think they may have second line of business and have asked for advice, which I can't give them. So that is the two reasons I'm trying to learn. But thanks for taking the trouble to search and I've watched both. So thanks a lot.

Hi 26Coaster, The discs came from Loop but they are also very like the Future Fly UFO discs as I like both.... All the very best Davie.

Hi Rory, I don't tye many of these flies due to the materials needed, the Nicholson is a great fly to tye..If you have a facebook page you can send me a PM as you can't do this on youtube...ATB davie..

Hi Clive, I don't sell materials but if you can PM me through Facebook then I would be happy to help you in some way..... All the very best Davie

@@DavieMcPhail Thanks Davie, I have sent you a pm on FB

Hi Fly Fish, I did use PB on this fly but on the original dressing it was arctic fox which is far easier to find in the fly tying world and works just as well.. ATB Davie..

Davie McPhail a winter pelt racoon also, not as long fibres maybe but same sheen in the guard hairs 🙂

Hi deee jaay, What you do is to thread your nylon through the hole at the head of the tube until enough comes out the back for you to tie on a hook of your choice which can be a single, double or treble... All the very best Davie..

@@DavieMcPhail hey Davie I was being an ass we dont even have salmon in Arizona

These are too dangerous to fish 😄 should be forbidden 😇

If it’s artic fox. It’s definitely the most transparent and shiny fox. I have ever seen. Almost like polar bear😉😂

@@Roejsmose30 😂