Tying the Ghillies Fly (Salmon Fly) - Fly-Tying with Davie McPhail

This week, Davie McPhail ties the highly-regarded pattern originated by Tony Black, the Ghillies Fly is known as one of the most effective Salmon flies that work across seasons. The fly takes it's name "Ghillie" from the Gaelic word, which stands for man-servant! Similar to that tradition, this Ghillie’s job to be on hand to help you catch the Atlantic Salmon that migrate up the Scottish rivers.

All of the materials needed to tie this fly are available from Glasgow Angling Centre as listed below, but as always if you need any help finding materials or substitutes then we'll be happy to help.
Here's Davie McPhail's "Ghillies Fly"

Materials Used:

Hook: Partridge 2016 Patriot Double - Gold: Sz10
Thread: Uni - 8/0 Red
Tag: Oval Gold Tinsel Small
Tail: Veniard Fl.Orange Bucktail, Mirror Flash, and Veniard Orange Arctic Runner
Rib: Oval Gold Tinsel Small
Body: Wapsi HoloG Tinsel - Gold and Uni Floss: Black
Throat: Veniard Orange Arctic Runner and Veniard Dyed Blue Guinea Fowl
Wing: Yellow Arctic Runner and Black Arctic Runner
Eyes: Jungle Cock
Head: Glo-Brite Number 4 Floss (Scarlet)

Davie's preferred type of whip finish tool can be found HERE!