Tying the No Hackle Dry Fly with Davie McPhail

Davie ties the No Hackle Dry Fly, a very successful, hackleless pattern that has been popular on the rivers of Europe and North America for a long time.

Hook: Partridge SLD Dry Fly Hook size 16
Thread: Uni-8/0 Light Cahill
Tail: Micro-Fibbets Cream
Body: Superfine Dry Fly Dubbing light yellow
Thorax: Superfine Dry Fly Dubbing
Wing: Teal Duck Primary Quills

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!