Tying a CDC Yellow May Dun by Davie McPhail

Materials Used;

Hook, Fulling Mill Ultimate Dry Fly size 14
Thread, Uni-8/0 Yellow
Tail, Dyed Yellow Cock Fibres or Microfibbets
Body, Dyed Yellow CDC Feather
Thorax Cover, Dyed Cinnamon CDC Feathers
Thorax, SLF Dubbing Fiery Yellow
Wing, Dyed Yellow CDC Feathers

[robinred]

When a "Mastertier" shows it, everything looks easy.
Gotta make me some of these.
Greetings and tight lines from the Čech Republic 🇨🇿.

[comesahorseman]

That's a useful tip on separating the tail fibers, thanks! 👍

[davidnieuwland]

Gorgeous sulpher dun, excellent tie with a touch of Petitjean and a twist of McPhail. Will tie a few of these for sure. Thx Davie.

[garylawlor]

Beautiful fly. I bet that sits lovely in the water

[seanmooney]

I think I am a certified fan! I watch your video's over and over. I haven't got a lot of imagination for tying flies because I never have gotten to use any of them. I get some ideas when I watch other tiers and either don't have what they are using, or I don't like a material they use I substitute a material I like better. I have learned the behavior of each of the materials putting them through the bath tub. All the best, Sean

[ArcticFlies]

Davie, this fly was beautiful. Nicely done. Best regards, Richard...

[ThePinhi]

Just catching up on your vids, Davie. What a beautiful fly! David in Canada

[jeffnelson]

An expert always makes it look easy. 👍🏼

[SuperKabookie]

Lovely fly! I'm gonna try to tie one! Thanks for the awesome instruction!

[bluesimonify]

Wonderful tying, I really do like this one.

[hankvana]

Thank you Davie!!   I definitley enjoyed this video - really appreciate your detailed commentary.   Interesting techniques you are using with the CDC feathers for the body and thorax, gives a nice soft result (I would have defalted to using coarser pheasant-tail fibers).   Will have to try some CDC bodies.   ATB!  Hank

[krallmi]

I did enjoy it, Davie... thank you.

At the end, mentioning how bright and easy this fly is to see on the water, you referenced Yellow Sallies being similar visually. I've been looking for a good Yellow Sallie fly for a while now. If you have a tie you like and could make the time, I'd like to see it.

Mike

[simonsmith]

In John Goddard's "Waterside Guide" he states that the yellow may dun is not taken by trout. I have found the trout on the river Monnow to be ignorant of this and they take them freely. I look forward to trying this pattern on them. I usually just use a scaled up Tup's Indispensable, tied either normally of Klinkhammer style. It will be nice to try something different for a change, thank you!

[joeduca]

Hi Davie, beautiful fly! You say it's simple but you tie so gracefully. You seemed to really enjoy tying that fly too! Your dyed materials are icing on the cake. I was going to ask if you happened to see any of the ASFI Expo held this past weekend. I've been following a tyer I saw on YouTube, Eunan Hendron. He's a very nice man, skilled and willing to help the novice, just like you. All the best Davie, thanks again!

[dawgvet]

Hi Davie,
Like many others, let me compliment you on your instructional videos. They are very easy to follow and even relaxing. I do have a technical question for you. What determines when you tie the tail fibers on the hook. I've noticed that in some flies the cerci is one of the first things tied on, but on some flies (like your Lark & Grey) you tie the wings first before attaching the tail. I'm just learning how to tie flies and any "pearls of wisdom" would be appreciated.
Best wishes,
Miguel

[thomasbaer]

Might you be willing to share what your vise is that you use, Mr. McPhail? I'm not familiar with the jaw design, it escapes my memory of all I'm accustomed to. Nice flies sir, A talent I'm trying to master with your help, thank you.

[seanmooney]

Really nice looking fly as usual Davie. I love to see you tie. I try to emulate you as much as I can. I have developed my own ways to make some things work better for me as well. You are the champ though. I have developed a little of my own style. Also I have many more materials to substitute than when I started. All the best to you and yours. God bless. Sean ( I have been given a huge bunch of turkey pointer quills in many colors. Is there anything particular that can be used for. I have used some of the fibers as nymph and dry fly bodies. Looking for more ideas. Thanks again for sharing. Sean)

[georgeb]

great looking fly the wing shape is just beautiful, you make it look so easy, but I will give it a go, just wondering does the dying process not affect the floatability of the c dc ? thanks for another great looking fly.

[Fishing]

Hi Davie,

really nice fly, Just wondering will you ever do a Green Highlander SBS? Its a very popular fly, I know you done the Tube version, would like to see it on a double

Many thanks

[williammichon]

je trouver quel sont tres belle je votre plus grand fan.