Tying an Endrick Spider (Soft Hackle WetFly) with Davie McPhail

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3 жыл бұрын

The Endrick Water or River Endrick is a river which flows into the eastern end of Loch Lomond, Scotland.
Its drainage basin covers a large part of the west of Stirling District. The Burnfoot Burn rising on the southern slopes of the Gargunnock Hills and the Backside Burn rising on the eastern slopes of the Fintry Hills combine to form the Endrick Water which flows south before turning sharply westwards at the foot of the western dam of Carron Valley Reservoir. The river flows through Strathendrick, the village of Fintry and past Balfron and Drymen before entering Loch Lomond.The Endrick Spider is a simple pattern but is a very popular fly with fishers...
Materials Used;
Hook, Fulling Mill All-Purpose Medium size 12
Thread, Uni-8/0 Dk.Brown or Black
Tail, Pheasant Tail Fibres
Rib, Small Copper Wire
Body, Cock Pheasant Tail Fibres
Hackle, Brown Partridge body Feather

Пікірлер: 67

@colinbiggar296 2 жыл бұрын

cheers davie got a couple of these off john harwood last season he had tyed them with a orange thread he was they person who invented this fly

@mloaizasaez 2 жыл бұрын

With this simple and beautiful fly I caught the biggest rainbow trout of my life this year, approx 9 pounds, I still can't believe it 😊👏👏 🇨🇱

@DavieMcPhail 2 жыл бұрын

Well Done Miguel...ATB Davie..

@terryllmonroe6903 3 жыл бұрын

Soft hackled flies are becoming my favorite way to fish. I too, fish a Hare's Ear and Partridge spider, and it has been fantastic. I can't wait to add this to my box. I have a note book started on all the soft hackle flies I come across and their dressings so I can tie more of them. Thank you for showing that technique on tying in the wire because it will save me time and thread not going back up the shank and then back down again tying in the wire. Why I never figured that out awhile back is anyone's guess. Thank you Davie.

@jeffreyjordan5325 3 жыл бұрын

IMHO, one of the greatest flies EVER! I tie and fish this and the Hare's ear spider all the time. Thanks!

@zekragash4294 3 жыл бұрын

Soft hackles work when nothing else will. Met Sylvester N. years ago as I was leaving an expo and he was struggling to open the door with 2 suitcases in hand. I recognized him, offered to carry them as he checked in and was rewarded with a front row seat for about a half hour.

@yvessultan6286 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, it is said that simplicity is often preferable to complexity. This model perfectly illustrates this fact. A simple fly, imitating we do not really know what but whose design means that it must "live" very well in the water and may tempt a fish more than anyone else. I am quite a supporter of this type of fly, whether wet fly or dry fly, in the latter case just fishing in the film. Thank you for letting us know about this assembly which is accessible to all. All the best. Y Sultan

@johnshand6176 3 жыл бұрын

Love your naturals. Simplicity is the essence of perfection. Thanks from down-under in NZ.

@kentw.897 3 жыл бұрын

Very Nice Davie. Thankyou for sharing this video with us. 🌴🌴🎣🏄‍♂️Aloha

@metubewot 3 жыл бұрын

A lovely demonstration of your ability Davie. A perfect tying of a wee soft hackle wet fly.

@mikelundrigan2285 3 жыл бұрын

One cannot go wrong having some of these in your box! A tested and proven fly pattern that will catch trout!

@duderoony 3 жыл бұрын

Any Spider pattern is ok by me. My favourite style. Thank you for another great upload Davie.

@fliesbychris 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely fly Davie!! brings back memories!, that's where my dad taught me to fish over 40 years ago on the Endrick at Croftamie. Thank you for that Davie. ATB Chris.

@keithneilson8432 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Davie, I was put onto this fly many years ago by Peter McKenzie Philps, its been a great fish catcher over the years , I tie mine with orange thread, it seems to lift it a little.

@possumkingproductionsmike8089 3 жыл бұрын

Love this. But then again I love all spiders. Perfect upstream on our Appalachian streams and rivers. Thanks!

@danielgroth3070 3 жыл бұрын

Nice tied as usual😊😊😍👍 An old good pattern 😊😊😊👍

@timireland8541 2 жыл бұрын

This has become my confidence sub surface fly Davie. It catches brownies, sea trout and winter grayling on the rivers and rainbows on stillwaters. Just by using different hook sizes, adding a tad of lead/copper or changing the thread colour its multi functional & would be my ‘one only’ fly now if I had to choose. Thanks very much for sharing it.

@dannymcg8300 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice looking fly Davie. Been to the Endrick (Drymen) a few times as a boy. Many thanks for sharing.

@JLee-bd9kj 3 жыл бұрын

Again, I was introduced to this fly by Peter Mackenzie Philps many years ago. What a great fly and nailed many a rainbow with it. Should be in everyone's box.

@brianhutchison5787 3 жыл бұрын

Nice wee flee.. Works great with a hares ear body , gold wire and coq de Leon tail as well !

@paulallen7651 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe the best all around wet fly, probably tied with the WFGRHE. Perfect tye, not a superfluous turn. You absolutely kill me.

@mikeney5113 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful tie.nice pattern davie.thanks for sharing!.

@comesahorseman Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@TERRYBIGGENDEN 3 жыл бұрын

Davie, this fly is exquisite IL a huge fan of spiders and this one is magnificent. Merry Christmas and stay safe and well. Greetings form Sydney. :-)

@christopherkarpacz2119 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant as usual Davie 👌👍

@kcbennie 3 жыл бұрын

Bluegill love this fly in almost any combination of colors!

@hankvana2149 3 жыл бұрын

Do they ever! My go-to pattern for 'gills!

@JamesMcCutcheon 3 жыл бұрын

This is my kind of fly. Thanks, Davie, I am getting inspired to tie up flies for the spring and summer.

@simonsmith9363 3 жыл бұрын

I've caught trout, sea trout and salmon on this fly, it has a permanent place in my river fly box and has had for nigh on 30 years.

@andersklasson1226 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Tanks Davie👍

@bobbyk3937 3 жыл бұрын

I use this fly with much success on the Owens River in California, it’s a must have fly in my box IMO, 👍 great tie, you make it look easy.

@johnparrish336 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful fly!!!

@AllanMHutton 3 жыл бұрын

A lovely flee!

@jn7457 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Davie!

@MarkNovy 3 жыл бұрын

very interesting fly... seems simple enough for even me to tie... nicely done

@Rustyboyyy1 3 жыл бұрын

Great fly!

@mikewalters4994 3 жыл бұрын

Looks easy to tie. I'm gonna tie some of those. I have some nature color clock pheasant and some pheasant tail died Olive and some black. I gonna tie some of all three colors. Thanks for sharing

@brianeaton3734 3 жыл бұрын

Love that pattern

@RVRRUN00 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!! Thanks!

@serjones1983 3 жыл бұрын

easy to tie and cheap, thanks!

@davidfraser4083 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Davie I fish spiders the most

@davidfraser4083 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Davie I fish the spiders the most during the season including this one and do well on the upper Clyde. Regards Big Davie

@palacerigg75 3 жыл бұрын

In addition, it was originally tied with orange silk and had a body and a half copper wire underbody and fished on the point for sea trout, size 8.

@mikeney5113 3 жыл бұрын

Great looking pattern Davie.would you be able to tie a sulphur parachute dry pattern plz!!

@blacksaltscotland 3 жыл бұрын

I'll tie a few the now to use in March! Planning in advanced

@palacerigg75 3 жыл бұрын

This fly was invented by my old workmate, John Harwood, who I fished with on the Endrick at Coolies Linn many years ago.

@colinbiggar8951 3 жыл бұрын

john harwood still uses the same fly to this day

@sirmegallot3276 3 жыл бұрын

I always just called these soft hackle pheasant tails, although some turns of peacock for the thorax is probably more accurate for that pattern. Either way I've come to just tie these up in the smaller sizes instead, the fish certainly don't mind that it doesn't have peacock on it! Thanks Davie

@steveg8322 3 жыл бұрын

Oh,yes.Soft hackle flies,how do I love thee?Let me count the ways...

@TERRYBIGGENDEN 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed! :-)

@jsul648 3 жыл бұрын

So when should we expect your book to be released? 🤔 😆 Come on Davie right one already 🤣

@userAguatic35 3 жыл бұрын

Девид Привет! Как всегда на высоте.

@donjensen6805 3 жыл бұрын

Gees I wish I could see the fly while tying them small flies. You do such awesome work. How can you see to tie something 18 to 22? My fingers are so fat couldn't see the hook trying to hold fibers for a tail, and where I am actually holding them at. Do use a magnifying lamp ever? I am in complete envy of you about the vise. The Law is such a fantastic vise.

@alencargoncalves2497 3 жыл бұрын

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@dominiqueleblanc2193 3 жыл бұрын

Simple but beautiful pattern. I don't fish spiders. How do you fish them, rivers... lakes?

@timireland8541 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Davie. Fantastic looking fly and definitely caught my eye. I’ve seen a very similar fly by Yvon Chouinard where he ties in a peacock thorax to make the partridge hackle ‘pulse’. Are there any points for or against the addition of the thorax in your opinion please?

@DavieMcPhail 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim, Adding peacock or even dubbing will help hold the fibres open so I would certainly tye a few like this though it would also be worth tying some just like they are in the video as it does catch well..I'm glad you liked the fly.. All the very best Davie

@ageorge7140 3 жыл бұрын

When you speak of using varnish would that be the same as head cement or Sally Hansen hard as nails .Thank you for all your great videos.

@DavieMcPhail 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Aaron, Yes head cement or Sally Hansen hard of nails is a what I would call a varnish like you said..I'm glad you enjoy the videos and thank you for the kind words... All the very best Davie

@aaronmiller6118 3 жыл бұрын

This looks like a march brown emerger

@Sittin. 3 жыл бұрын

Thats a beuty. This is a wet fly, yes? What do you mean when you say that the hackle gives the impression of the wing and legs? What insect or "pupa" have wings when they´re living under the surface? Or is it supposed to reprecent a drowned insect? I've been wondering about this for years :)

@DavieMcPhail 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Xittin Anas, Yes it is a wet fly and the main reason for saying that hackle will give the impression of a wing is due to the length of the fibres on the hackle and with the extra turns I used, if it had been shorter and sparser then it would be more like legs..It would represent both caddis and the larger mayfly like a march brown..I'm glad you liked the fly.. All the very best Davie

@richardc6932 2 жыл бұрын

Davie,can you tell me the purpose/use of the “up turned”eye as apposed to the “down turned” eye on a hook? There’s a flat eye as well. Is it tyre’s preference or is there a reason for the design?

@vttony 3 жыл бұрын

Your thoughts, please. I've tied soft hackles with/without tails; spiky/smooth bodies; 1/2/3 turns of hackle and they all seem to work. What are the fish keying into? Or, is it just the importance of a buggy-looking fly?

@DavieMcPhail 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tony, When I look at a small wet/soft hackle fly in the water it forms a lovely teardrop shape which gives a great impression of a small nymph and with the soft hackles also give the the movement that triggers the fish to take so that's why they are as popular now as they were when first tyed over 150 plus years ago.. All the very best Davie