The Davie McPhail Interview
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- čas přidán 11. 10. 2021
- Having worked with Davie for many years and tied his flies too, we've got to know him pretty well. Suffice to say, there's not much worth knowing that Davie doesn't when it comes to perfecting the art that is fly tying. We're delighted to have curated and shot this interview with Davie earlier on this year and hope you enjoy it. Tight lines.
Video by Patrick Tillard.
An ego the size of a #32 Gnat, kindness abounds and his humility is a beacon to all who seek knowledge, he is a great man. Thank you Davie, for teaching me to be better in many ways.
This interview has been long overdue. Davie is a huge inspiration to us all and he is a pleasure to watch as he weaves his magic. His videos have passed on a lifetime of knowledge in just a few short years and for that I am eternally grateful. For the sponsors, I hadn't tried any Fulling Mill products before I saw them here, and while I'm not (yet) exclusively FM, I am extremely happy with what I have used so far. Especially the barbless hooks for both quality and selection. Thank you for supporting this fine gentleman.
So many thank you's go to Davie, his patience with explaining what he's tying is wonderful. He has encouraged me to continue tying and to try harder flies. Many, many Thanks my friend.
Up until I saw one of Davie's first CZcams videos I just tied to quickly fill a fly box. When I saw that first video it hit me that I needed to tie with a lot more care and intention. I can say that I've watched every video, practiced a lot of David's techniques and have become
Dear Davie - your videos have inspired me so much these past few years. Your skill is something to which I aspire but am unlikely ever to come close which keeps me continuously engaged and motivated. In my humble opinion you are the best teacher, presenter and ambassador of the craft and the sport.
Davie has earned his place in highest ranks of fly tying. His depth of knowledge experience and skills. They are only matched by his work ethic and the fact that he helped so many people to positively improve their own skill set to improve their enjoyment and effectiveness on the water.
Davie is the best fly tier in the world . Such a friendly man . Keep it going . Outstanding work ,never ending legend .
Thankyou for making this video.
Davie McPhail deserves to be inducted into the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame. Not for his fly fishing abilities, though I'm sure he is a very well qualified fly fisherman, but for his tying abilities and his love for sharing his knowledge with the world through his videos. I have learned more techniques and patterns from Davie than anyone else. He has a natural way of instruction when you listen to him and watch how he ties. Before I tied flies I used to think I wasn't skilled or talented enough to tie a fly that could ever catch a fish. Davie proved me wrong. My favorite all time dry fly pattern is the Delaware Adams, which you see in my avatar. I learned to tie that from Davie's video and that fly is always in my box.
In my opinion there is not a better representative for the sport and the skill of tying flies for flyfishing. A true sporting gentleman, and a big heart to match his ability. I am truly indebted to Davie for all he has done for making this an enjoyable and learnable skill.
Superb interview Davie and true to life. I'm 75 , still fishing every chance I can get although I'm limited of how far or how rough the bankings are etc. Like you I started at a very young age on my local the Clyde at Motherwell. Always found a fellow angler was eager to help the young ones and I'm still like that today.
An inspiration to all who have followed him. On behalf of all my Kiwi fishing friends, I would like to say a special thank you from down-under in NZ.
Great to hear Davies story of getting into tying. Thanks for doing this
Well Davie I first met you about 15 years ago or maybe longer you were in Glasgow doing your stuff in the Angling Centre and we had bought some of your flies from Sportfish and we had used them when we fished up in Orkney then over in Lewis then in Sutherland and now I only fish up in Caithness and your flies caught more trout and sea trout than anything else that we used and there was one fly in particular we use on the dropper that’s been just unbelievable so years ago I asked you if you could tie us 50 of the same fly which you did during the winter time now my son Grant ties me the same fly not as good as you Davie but it still catches the trout and I’ve still got some of the flies that you gave me from back then so all I would like to say thanks for the wonderful flies that you show us on CZcams and the way you explain everything so cheers Davie and stay safe and love to your family 👍🎣
I can't imagine life without Davie . A friend indeed! Have enjoyed your videos and your very special talent. Think you for being here Davie. And God bless you and your family. Walter
good lord, i sure wish I lived where I could meet and fish with you, Davie. such an inspiration to so many, mostly myself. yours are my favorite videos to watch. I could listen to you all day.
Because of heavy work, i've not been able to tie a fly for months. Just found this video by chance and heard Davie's voice. I'm setting my vice up right know. Work can wait a bit.
Just seen this. Followed Davies You Tube channel for a long while now. He has always struck me as a true gentleman. Great fly tyer. I could listen to him and watch him for hours
Great to see Davie get some well deserved credit for his huge contribution to flytying .his passion and love for fishing and flytying has inspired so many .
Thanks Davie for all your fly tying videos they helped me a lot