Tying the Heggeli Spey Fly with Davie McPhail 

I say we ask her majesty to knight this man. Davie does it again. breaks it down and simplifies even the most complex looking patterns. thanks Davie..

A beautiful piece of work, Davie. I notice some comments refer to smaller flies, so this seems a good opportunity to draw attention to the video in which you wing a teal, blue and silver using a single teal feather cut to a V-shape. Useful for Peter Ross too. When tying smaller flies with bronze mallard wings such as the Connemara Black or the Dunkeld, I sometimes use a piece from a single feather, rolled. I sometimes do the same with Medicines too.

Davie, I love this fly. I will be tying a few of these and swinging them this spring for Steelhead here in the Michigan in the US. Thank you very much!

I have always been amazed by these salmon flies! They are elegant, refined. What also surprises me is that in fact these classic flies all have a stylized silhouette of shrimp. I wonder if, originally, it was on purpose or if it was a coincidence! In any case, well done for these delicate assemblies.

I dress all my wets on a fulling mill size 12 comp\heavy. I also wrap short on the shank and it works. My wets look size 14 on a 12 hook. This is a great style off tying for all game fish patterns. 👏👏👏. Respect from Co. Down N.I.

Beautiful tying Davie a real joy watching you tye this one.

Hi Davie,I've been meaning to drop you a line for some time, to thank you for your videos. I now consider myself a pretty good fly tyer - every fly in my box right now came from my own vice, but you taught me how to do it. I've been watching for years, and it was frustrating at the start. Early on I decided to never put a fly in my box that I wasn't 100% happy to fish with. In the beginning I'll admit that I'd often sit down for a couple of hours and put nothing in the box at the end, but in time, with your guidance and some persistence on my part, more and more flies went into the box. People often praise me on what they see in my fly-box these days and ask where I bought them. I always tell them the following, I made them myself, but I had a good teacher - Davie McPhail. Several of these people now follow you as I do, and learn from you as I have, because you were kind enough to share your expertise on line. I just thought it was time I told you what a positive influence you've been and thanked you for the countless hours and hours of satisfying, engrossing(and yes, sometimes frustrating) creative pleasure you've allowed me to enjoy. So, Davie, thank you, you're a Legend.

Superbly tied fly. Well done, Davie!

Beautiful fly Davie. Extremely well tied and explained. Thank you for sharing

Great lesson, superb fly.

Davie, I wanted to thank you for all of the fantastic videos you post here. I just got back into tying after a long hiatus and the wealth of videos you've posted to RU-vid have been invaluable. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us.

Another great fly Davie! I appreciate seeing you tie a fly using readily available materials. I've dabbled with a few Spey and Atlantic Salmon flies, but have found the biggest problem I have is selecting the right materials for the fly. Many are difficult to find and/or very expensive to purchase. In fact, I've blogged about my experience with this on my RiverKeeper Flies website. I didn't think about using the pheasant rump feathers for hackle. It will be a good way to practice my technique. I'll be sure to give it a try.

Another great pattern and video. Love these ornate spey flies! Well done.

Beautiful! Another great tie. Truly inspirational. Thanks.

lovely looking tie Davie,

Thanks for the great instructions! This is going to go for a swim here in Washington State.

Now I know why I have such a hard time with the bronze mallard. First I am taking the good wing too low on the feather and secondly I never tie a fly this big. You realize I only tie and most of the guys I give them to have never asked for a spey. I will try and see if it is easier on a big hook. All the best, Sorry for the two postings. All the best to you and your family. Sean

Thats a lovely fly

Wonderful creation ..Master ..

Davie, I've seen some wildly spectacular flies that you (and others) have tied and I've often wondered what, if any, insect are you trying to imitate? If you are not trying to imitate anything in nature, then how and why does it attract a fish? Also, is it possible for you to demonstrate what these flies are supposed to look like in water, and compare them with their real life counterparts? Thanks, and keep up the good work. I really enjoy your vids.

I remember than a jungle coq is a good feather for the salmons flys,like eyes of littles fishs but in reality it is feathers ( very interesting ).

Fantastic fly Davie, I was disappointed to find the fulling mill superglue is not available on the U.S. Fulling Mill site. Perhaps it is not worth importing since there are so many brands. I just wanted to tell you in case you didn't know. I wouldn't want you to have a U.Sl fan ask and be disappointed. My tying has improved immensely since I started watching you and others tie. Thanks so much for sharing your talent. All the best to you and yours. Sean

Davie , its very nice , I would like if possible see you tying a Picasse , I am Salmon Fly Fisherman , but beginner in fly tying .Thank you

Stunning tie Davie. Was that ringneck dyed? I couldn't quite catch what you said.

Nice one Davie, toward the end when finishing head region you mentioned zig-zagging thread, was that for shape or strength? Thanks!!

Hi love your videos. When you refer to adding wax to your thread. What type of wax are you usng?

What a peach!

awesome Heggeli Dave! is it a Norwegian fly?

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Are you possibly the only person in the world who is capable of putting on both jungle cock eyes at the same time? Love your tying Davie thanks for sharing

Can i use Brown heron spey hackles on it? ☺️

How small hooks Can spey flies be Tied on? 😊

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