Tying the McPhail Caddis Pupa by Davie McPhail. 

I think I've watch this 10 or 20 times over the years. Your videos have made a lot of us better tyers. Thanks bro.

That fly looks absolutely amazing.. great job Davie.

Such a great way to do the eyes ! Thanks from Canada 🇨🇦

For me this is, without any doubt, the most beautiful fly. It is very exiting to see it develop as you tie it. Thank you for showing us how to tie it.

Very realistic fly using traditional methods. No weaving, no fancy plastic molded bodies. Thanks again for another great pattern Davie.

This fly and varieties of it are probably my favourites to tie.

This is such a great tie to get the tying incentive and ideas flowing again. It was one of your vids that got me so addicted to watching your artistry. I’m still amazed. I’ll save a run for ya whenever you feel like visiting the USA once this virus crud is under control. Until then, know I don’t comment on all your vids but do watch quite a bit. Cheers and stay hooked. Thanks much!!

Just found this site - brilliant - no-nonsense tying. Thanks

Skvelá práca!Srdečná vďaka za inšpiráciu a ukážku mnohých viazačských techník.Sú veľkým prínosom pre všetkých,ktorí si muškárinu zamilovali.

Hey Davie, I Like this pattern more every time I see you tie it. I have tied a few of them. Finally figured out what darning yarn was and they come out much better now. Practice has helped as well. I have amassed an enormous amount of tying materials over the year of tying. I never would have thought I would be here just one year later. I am sure the supplier loves to see me coming. All the best to you and yours. God Bless, Sean

An amazingly lifelike and easy to tie pattern. Thank you Davie for bringing this to us.

I love this one Davie. Sitting here browsing and there it was! It’s another one to try for me! Oh dear...... Thanks once more Davie. It’s a beauty.

Davie, I never get tired of watching your posts. Another great tie. Thanks for your effort and expertise.

I really like the looks of this pattern. I use an easy to tie olive caddis pupa with good success n have been wanting 2 take it to the next level. Thanks again 4 anthr great video n easy to follow instructions. God Bless.

I love how creative you are with style and material and honestly these are amazing buggy looking flies, 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

I am amazed at the incredible artistry that is exhibited with your work. I have been tying what I would call "user type flies" for nearly 50 years that have been catching fish just fine but in no way qualify as artwork such as these.. inspiring is the only word that comes to the mind of this old fisherman. simply Inspiring!

This is without a doubt one of my favourites. Fantastic pattern Davie, absolute gem pal

Thanks Davey for sharing this beautiful fly. Reasonably easy and very fishy.

I'am beggining to tie flys , some better than others and I could'nt praise your videos enough. I spent a fair bit on books on fly tying but no book can compare with this in real time. It's basically a one to one tuition for free. What a fantastically kind thing to do! Top class , keep it up.

Just a fantastic display of natural artistry...thanks

That’s the best looking fly yet. Beautiful work Sir. I know I will be making these and hopefully after a dozen mine look close to yours. Thanks for a great demonstration

So Creative! Great ideas.. Thank you for sharing

If I were a fish, I would not hesitate to eat that bug! As always, you tie the best flies. Ii just purchased some scud back material and will tie this fly. I love watching ALL your videos!

I can’t add a thing I am a huge fan have been following for years... many thanks

I'm not into fishing. I don't know how I found this man's videos. But my god its interesting. Watched the whole video and I'm away to watch another.

My favorite fly. I enjoy watching you tie this pattern it makes me smile.

Hi Grant N, Over many years I have tyed many versions of this caddis pupa and this is the best one that I have came up with. The materials have changed a lot since I first started tying so you'll find this is what changes mostly..I simply look at the natural fly in it's different stages to get the shape and colour right.. All the very best Davie

Hello Mister McPhail, Thank you for this fabulous editing and sharing. Good continuation

What a great pattern! So well done, Davie! Thank you.

Nice Fly! Caddis flies are my favorite flies to tie and fish! Love to see new and innovative patterns! Need to get back into tying! helps me relax and take the edge off!

Your flies a re fantastic. i use them in Connecticut, USA and I've tied some for my grandfather in Pennsylvania. The y are truly miracle workers in the heavily pressured river I fish.

Another belter davie mate thank you top man.

Very nice ty!! Tight lines🐛🕷️🐜!!!!

Te salut Devie si multumes pentru prezentate .O zi buna

Hi Davie! Thank you for all your efforts! I have tied many of your patterns and I have to say they all work in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. I have fish you patterns in the Bow River, Old Man River, Livingstone River, Highwood river, Sheap River...all kind of creeks and even lakes...Awesome! Thank You!

Great to see that eye forming technique, will have to give it a go myself. My tying has been greatly improving by watching your videos, thank you!

Dave, you are an amazing tier, it is so clear that I have much to learn, MSG Leum

How could anyone give this a thumbs down? Great video and fly.

That was SO meditative. Thank you.

Hi Davie, I want to thank you for sharing your knowledge here online. This is a great bug pattern, and you describe the steps very well. Thanks, buddy.

Wow! I've seen this kind of flies but i wasn't aware they are so simple to tie. And this trick with the eyes. Absolutely amazing! Thanks for upload. Greetings from Poland.

Great looking fly!

Thanks for your suggestion I will keep practicing and am sure to find the middle ground. I did take one wrap around the bobbin and it seems to be working at present. So the bobbin is almost as loose as I can have it and one loop of thread keeps me from losing the bobbin down to the table. So far so good. Thanks for taking the time to answer. All the Best, Sean M. Mooney

Nice.... amazing Museum fly, belongs in the Museum of Natural History display case.

Davie you an absolute master of the art. I have learned so much from you. Thank you so much.

Well Done!! Very enjoyable to watch you build this fly. This is an art.

Hi Billy Cosby, Thank you very much the very kind words and for letting us know how well the fly worked for you. Well Done..... All the very best Davie

Dave, thanks for taking the time to tie and post this fly. I plain to have some tied and ready for use on my local river and plan to use them for bream fishing with the fly rod. I think they also look like a wasp and believe they will do well. Enjoy all your videos Ronnie

Love seeing the lead body old school way before beadheads!!

Hi Davie. Thanks for the reply. It amazes me you take the time to reply to all your questions and comments. That must take even more time than video editing! Thank you as well for giving serious thought and consideration to the answer to my question. I suspected that might be the case but wasn’t sure. I located the sparkle yarn but wasn’t satisfied with the colors. I doubted the antron would be likely to take dye well. Thanks again for all you contribute to the fly tying community.

Hi Davie, Thanks for another great fly. You reminded me that I have a couple boxes of adult SF that needs to be used up, it makes a nice thorax & legs. Cheers!

excellent that's a pretty 🐛 ✈ fly bug

Hi Davies Thank you for your help, I think that yarn is going to be perfect. I've wanted to tie that fly for some time and now I have the final piece.

Davie, this Caddis pattern is so productive. Wonderful demonstration.

I have just tied up a row of these for the coming season. I would be surprised if you haven't almost emptied the river on this pattern at some stage as it looks absolutely irresistible Davie. A huge thanks for sharing. No doubt it would be a performer on the lough as well. One thing I have noticed, quite by accident.. shine a UV torch on this pattern & watch those nylon eyes illuminate. If only we could see what the trout see.. Tight lines for the season ahead Davie.

Thanks for this video......your fly tying is amazing! Many blessings to you Davie! I wanted to tell you that the flies I tied of your patterns really worked well on the fish on the famous Madison River in Montana last week! thank you!!!

davie, i will have to say this fly is simple, yet very 'life like'. alot of flies are more attractor, but this one looks like a true living insect. great job and beautiful tie.

Beautiful fly, Davie. I really like the alternating scudback/yarn technique. I'm going to give it a try.

How flies fly over continents ...... Your caddis pupas are such a KILLER in the rivers of South France PYRENEES ... very solid , and in the water the colors are perfect ! in 2 or 3 slight different colors i Certifie that they are a Must over here ...You can fish them classic wetfly down stream , Nymphing up stream and even make them slide top water in the evening .... one of my TOP 5 .. BRAVO

That fly is a work of art! Beautiful!

That's a beautiful pattern Davie.

Love this fly! Had a day recently where Rainbows were taking Caddis Nymphs, but they would not touch any nymph I threw at them. I am sure this would have done the trick! Although I would do a greenish body, this fly is such a gorgeous tie for the simplicity of the steps involved! Thank you for sharing it.

I just love this fly! I have tied a few, and just now I figured out why mine doesn't look like yours in the body. I didn't use darning yarn. I just used wool so it has more fibres coming off the yarn and therefore looks messier than yours. I did tie it along with you so I wouldn't forget anything but I just heard for the first time. "This is darning yarn I dyed" All the best, Sean

A great Caddis pattern Davie,thanks for showing.

You are taking fly tying to another level!

Thanks for the video lessons! I learned a lot from you. Good luck!

Thanks for putting the materials used in the about section. Helps a lot!

Amazin pupa. Going to get a few of these in my nymph box as soon as I can figure out where to get some scub back. Keep up the great videos.

When I saw the picture, I was wondering how the insect was put on the hook without destroying it. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it with out my own eyes. Great job! Thanks for posting.

Super job on that - there'll be some or these in my fly box soon.

keep them coming Davie, excellent workmanship.

Love the method for making the eyes, very clever - simple and effective...

Wow..nice video Dave!

Superb flies and very effective keep up the vids

A true fly tying master class as always.

your ties are unreal, you have a true skill, this may be the only video on you tube to not have trolling comments. .

Davie, What a fishy, terrific looking fly… which I’ll be tying. For those in the States, the yarn is available at Walmart in the sewing dept., dirt cheap and many useful colors. Making the eyes- another epiphany! That’s a great tip.

Beautiful fly indeed, I have to try it! I like a lot the texture of the dubbing you use for the thorax, I mostly use dubbings with hare or squirrel hair, but I like a lot the thick strands it has.

Were I a fish, I'd definitely take this one as soon as it hits the water. Great work, Davie.

hi from portugal, just amazing loved it

Amazing caddis Pupa pattern!

Another great technique. The floss and scud could be used to make saltwater shrimp backs. Thanks again

Dave that fly is a beaut I will have to try to tie this one.

Thank you

Спасибо за науку! Отличная муха! Many thanks

Just wanted to thank you for this fly. I love it.

that's a nice fly. I look forward the day I can tie a fly like this

Love the eyes and horns.

you tie the most beautiful flies I've ever seen. I'm starting to tie again after many years. my goal is to tie you're compara dun and you're caddis emerger. I believe they will be quite functional as well. Thanks for sharing.

Love the pattern.

You're one bad dude. at the end of this. I just smiled.

you sir just got a new subscriber. Thank you for the great videos

Davie, you are the best of the best! Thanks for the great videos. :D

pedazo de ninfa si señor!!! una verdadera maravilla que tiene k serr!

Unbelievable buddy

Thank you so Much Davie very appreciated

My friend and I call this fly the Davie "McNeverfail". We always catch fish on the this fly in British Columbia and Alberta

Looks really good 👍

Thanks, nice video david. Happy new year

Love that Fly, Great Davie