Tying a March Brown Dry Fly with Davie McPhail

Davie ties a March Brown Dry Fly, a fantastic early season pattern for those wild river Brownies.

Hook: Partridge Surehold Upwing Dry Barbless Hook Size 12
Thread: Light Cahill or Orange Uni-8/0
Tail: Coq de Leon Fibres
Body: Wapsi Natural Fur Fox Squirrel
Wing: Hen Pheasant Wing Quill
Hackles: Brown Partridge and Ginger Cock Saddle

Davie's 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!

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