Fly Fishing on the River Doon with Davie McPhail 

Hi Davie, as much as I enjoy the tying instruction, I really hope you keep doing these fishing videos, they’re great.

Great video Dave. What I like is not just filming caught fish but real time fishing. Some guys say oh I didn’t show you this video because I didn’t catch fish. It is about technique, flies you’re using and reading the stream. Not catching fish. That’s why I can lay in bed and listen to the water and watch you fish. Not catch.

Thanks Davie for another great day on the river Doon. Thoroughly enjoying your continued efforts 👌

Sometimes I can't help but notice the high winds you are caught up in on the River Doon. Sometimes folks don't realize what a struggle it can be with lighter weight rigs, but you seem to handle it well and just fish it. That's Life On The Fly.... "love your videos" and watch them often here in the U.S.

Hi Davie I do so enjoy your videos thank you for posting them on You Tube.

Thanks for having us along. Lots of fun. I'm really happy that the videos have progressed. Don't know how long I've been "subscribed" but I've been watching a long time. Learned and laughed a lot. You are a natural teacher.

Another fantastic point of view video. I particularly liked how you showed what fly the trout took and the link you then shared how to tie it, there invaluable. Thank you so much.

Another great video Davie 🐟🎣

Lovely. These are as excellent. Keep it up

Great video casting is superb aw the best big yin

A beautiful day on the River Doon! Very enjoyable video Sir. Thank you for sharing!

Another great video Davie totally enjoyed it 🐟🎣

Having just had my 4th detached retina and associated surgery. I cannot fish for at least 3 months, so you videos of fishing and tying will be my escapes. Thanks so much for taking me along!

One of your less productive days but still an enjoyable video. Love how the change to wets worked so quickly, good call. Keep them coming, great for re-watching on non fishing days. 👋👋👋

The river looks well cared for. Great not to see litter. Thanks again, Davie. We really enjoy these videos.

Soft hackled wet flies! Many thanks, Davie! 👍

Hi Davy , again a lovely informative video. That's a beautiful stretch of water your fishing. Its given me a boot up the backside to fish the River Nith which runs past my back door. Love your tyings as you'll know but these videos are great too. Thanks again.😊

Love when I see that you’ve posted a new Fishing video no better way to start the day with a cup of coffee and Fishing with Davie

I just can't wait for that salmon to finally bite.

Fun watching.

Great video again. Loads of great tips for me . I’m amateur at best . Trying to master fly fishing for trout. Tight lines keep the information coming.

Thanks for the trip

Another good day. Fishing the pockets could increase the takes.

Some of the fish I've had break me off still haunt me. LOL

Can you show us your hands while you make a cast?

Great video Davie, any possibility of doing one on dyeing fur for dubbing materials. I tried dyeing some possum patches and the skin disintegrated any tips would be great

Thanks for another great video Davie. Out of interest, I assume the camera is a GoPro and some sort of harness?

Thanks for taking me fishing davie it's great. Do you know any history of that rock wall. It seems like it was quite a project. Good old wet flies they usually work. Tks again 😊

Another great video Davie, thank you. I always think bumps and lost fish show you’re doing something right! Out of interest, do you ever fish a weighted nymph on the top dropper to get your cast down further on bright days? I’ve had the same experiences as you this season with very few flies showing and wondering if that would help.

Do you have the same leader thickness or du you use a taper leader, when you fish two flies at the same time ?

Hi Davie, love to see all those benches on the bank, brings joy to my old bones! Very civilised way to go fishing, not like the wilderness fishing that we do down here in the South Pacific. How much does this cost you to fish for trout and salmon? We enjoy a very low licence rate here and us aged old farts even get a special rate! Our Fishing Licence is quite simple:- Non-Resident Whole Season New Zealand Licence Adult (18+) - $250 Resident Whole Season New Zealand Licence Adult (18+) - $145 Non-Resident Whole Season Taupo Licence Adult (18+) - $129 Resident Whole Season Taupo Licence Adult (18+) - $99 So two licences cover you for the whole country. Regulation’s obviously change for different areas, but you must agree this is a good deal for us anglers. No wonder Zane Grey called it Anglers Paradise. Cheers mate. Harera