Tying the McPhail Cascade Salmon Fly with Davie McPhail

Davie ties his own variation on the classic Cascade Salmon Fly, throwing in a combination of colours that Davie considers "the only colours you need for Salmon." This video was filmed at our Open Weekend by the guys from Field Sports Britain, delivering all the latest articles and goings-on in Hunting and Fishing in the UK. You can also visit their excellent Youtube channel here.
Materials Used:
Hook:Partridge Salar Double
Thread:Fire Orange Uni 8/0
Tag:Uni French Oval Tinsel Gold
Tail:Dyed yellow bucktail, Hot Yellow American Possum, Gold Flashabou
Body: Holographic Tinsel Gold
Rib: Uni Copper Wire
Wing: Black Possum, Gold Flashabou
Hackle: Dyed Yellow and Dyed Orange Cock Hackle
Head: Glo Brite Floss No.4

Davies preferred type of whip finish tool can be found HERE!

All of the materials needed to tie this fly are available from Glasgow Angling Centre - if you need any help finding them or choosing substitutes we will be more than happy to help!