Tying a Teeny Nymph with Davie MacPhail

As Davie points out in his demo, this is an incredibly versatile pattern that can be used and adapted for lots of species.

Jim Teeny describes it as "The original pattern that started my fishing career. I originated this pattern in May of 1962 to catch Trout. I had no idea that this fly would hold so many world records and catch so many different fish. There’s hardly a fish that couldn’t be caught on a Teeny Nymph.... from a small size 14 up to a large size 2 hook."

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. Time to tie an Olive Adult Midge, with the guidance of Davie McPhail.

Materials Used:

• Hook: Fulling Mill Competition Heavyweight size 10 
• Thread: Uni-8/0 Black
• Rib: Fine Copper Wire 
• Body and Legs: Natural Brown Pheasant Tail Fibres

Additional materials: Additionally, Davie made use of Varnish, which he applied to the thread after completing the fly.

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