Tying a Claret French Partridge Mayfly by Davie McPhail

Materials Used;
Hook Fulling Mill Competition Heavyweight size 10
Thread, Uni-8/0 Black or Lt.Cahill
Tail, Cock Pheasant Tail Fibres
Rib, Small Silver Oval Tinsel
Body, FNF Seals Fur Mayfly Yellow or Similar
Body, Hackle Claret Hen or Cock
Front Hackle, French Partridge
Head, FNF Seals Fur Mayfly Yellow or Similar

[@janaxtell3521]

Headed to SW England to fish in 3 weeks. I’m told this pattern is a staple. Thanks, perfect timing.

[@Wyamike734]

Thanks for the video, very nice looking fly.

[@donaloflynn3922]

A lovely Mayfly Davie thanks.

[@burtonbrocious171]

Awsome looking pattern davie tks 😊

[@lasse1187]

Your flytying is excellent

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Very nice pattern

[@cliffbutcher2573]

Beautiful tye.

[@joeduca8582]

Beautiful! Thanks Davie :o)

[@kevinjtoner]

Very nice fly. Looks simple enough, although I’m certain I would crowd the eye 😊……. Thank you Davie!!! 👍🎣

[@Madmicksoutdooractivities]

Art at its best

[@christopherkarpacz2119]

It’s a great looking fly Davie, beautifully tied as usual 👏🎣

[@robertandersson331]

very nice,thank you

[@frankmonroe8320]

Love it. I'm a sucker for adding claret to a pattern ever since tying my first
Montreal. Take care Davie.

[@TheCanary24]

So good!

[@leemowers9395]

Brilliant tie, thanks Davie.

[@pedroriquelme2573]

Excelente patrón
Veo todos sus videos
Saludos desde Chile

[@user-em1fb6xb2u]

Благодарю, Дэви! Очередная классная муха!👍🤝🇰🇿

[@comesahorseman]

Very interesting! Thanks, Davie. 😄

[@MyPancho1]

I like it Great fly tying tutorial... Thanks Davie

[@mortenthenorwegian2875]

[@user-mb1hg4qu9f]

Wonder if you could tie this with silk thread? Only one way to know, I guess...😊

[@richardwhite9682]

I like the looks of this fly, especially since I am heading up to Maine in early May to fish just after ice-out, and there can be large mayflies in many of those waters, although they are usually more active a bit later in the spring. Here in the US, the color claret is not commonly available, unfortunately. I have seen dubbing in burgundy, but never hackle in any color close to claret. I assume I would need to substitute Coachman brown hackle to get a similar effect. Thank you once again for the inspiration.

[@krystianwdowka4971]

Great video, could you make a hoflands fancy tutorial in future?🙏

[@user-hi2cv2tg6x]

❤😊😊

[@paulbridgers3820]

Another great looking fly. What fly box is that if you don't mind? Thanks for sharing,I always start my day by watching one of your videos.

[@ianshaw23]

Nice pattern Davie. Traditionally, how are Bumble patterns fished on the Irish Loughs and Scottish Lochs? Top dropper with smaller winged wets? 🤔😀

[@mikeolafson8748]

I really like that pattern, beautiful fly! Being new to fly tying, I have a question. A friend is going turkey hunting, are any turkey feathers useful for tying flys? Thanks, love your channel.

[@markfritch3168]

Hope I’m not overstepping, but I use several turkey feathers. Brown tail feathers make great wing cases. The biots on the light wing feathers can be used natural or dyed for wings, tails, or bodies. The light tipped body feathers make great tails as well. Even the darker body feathers have a neat iridescent look for many flies. Note: turkey feathers don’t naturally float. Best to use on wet fly patterns.

[@frankmonroe8320]

Same here. Stay friends with him.

[@mikeolafson8748]

@@markfritch3168 Thank you. Great info. I did not know that the turkey feathers don’t float.

[@SCOTTISHFOReSTGUY]

Hi Davie, I've moved to Mossblown recently and have just found your channel! I'm looking for a permit for river ayr or doon, any idea what association would be best? Cheers

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Alex,
As far as I believe you can join Annbank Angling Club as you live in the area and Mossblown comes under that so ask around and I am sure you'll find someone that can help you..
All the very best Davie

[@SCOTTISHFOReSTGUY]

Thank you davie much appreciated!!