Tying the International Hopper by Davie McPhail
5 October 2009
10 Comments
Hook: Kamasan B160, #8
Thread: UTC Flo. Fire Orange
Rib: Fine Gold Wire
Body: Pheasant Tail Fibers
Wing: Coastal Deer Hair
Legs: Knotted Pheasant Tail
Hackle: Ginger Hackle
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what can anyone say, great fly as normal for Mr. McPhail !
Excellent pattern, and probably the best tying demo I’ve viewed.
I shall be fishing Orkney in 2010 and this will definitely be in my box!!
Well Davie, you have done it again!
Your the “BEST”
Bob
Hey Davie, sweet fly, is that mainly for rivers or lakes? Also, would I be able to substitute turkey instead of pheasant?
Very nice presentation and the fly looks great also.
Dear Davie,
You have the best video demo’s on the web. They are clear and concise, and all the details are well thought out including the blue shirt background. My 12 year checks your vids all the time for help. Thanks for a job well done.
Davie:
Thanks for the great video- it’s the best I’ve seen on the web. I’m looking forward to tying some of these this winter.
Hi Everyone,
I’m glad you liked the video thanyou for the kind words….
Hi John,
Turkey would be a great material to use on the body instead of pheasant tail but both make excellent bodies,This style of fly is normally fished on lakes here in the U.K but it would easily make a great river fly too…
All the best Davie
Hey Davie
Very nice fly, have to try that.
Those phesant take legs.. how did you make then ?
Best regards
Brian Rønnow
Denmark
Hi Brian Ronnow,
I buy the pheasant tail legs already knotted, they come from a company here in the U.K called Veniards I’m sure they supply shops all around the world as they are a wholesale company and only supply shops..
The company I bought mine from is the Glasgow Angling Centre..
All the best Davie
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