Tying the EC Caddis (Emerger/Dry Fly) with Davie McPhail

EC Caddis Emerger..

Materials Used;

Hook, Fulling Mill All-Purpose Medium size 12
Thread, Uni8/0 Rst.Brown
Shuck, Veniards Micro Glint Yellow
Body, Wapsi Life Cycle Dubbing Ginger Caddis
Thorax, Bronze Olive Diamond-Brite
Hackle, Furnace Cock
Wing, Elk Hair

[FlyRiderFishing]

This fly did amazing for me the other week and I broke my personal record on my favourite pool: 8 consecutive casts and caught 8 fish in a row! Brilliant! Wouldn't believe it if I didn't witness it myself. Thanks for bringing this excellent fly to my attention, Davie!

[raymondwallace]

A craftsman with feathers, fur and silk, and a pleasure to watch.

[dickwhite]

I've known Ralph for decades and I've been fishing this fly for just as long. Great video and a great fly.

[kuttycrew]

One handed dubbing, you always amaze Davie.

[davidvainwright]

Great video Davie. I met Ralph Cutter who originated that fly in the Sierras of California. He was a microbiologist who spent hundreds of hours with snorkel and scuba gear observing bugs and insects. I have caught so many fish on that fly it is not even funny in a lot of different areas of the US anyway. It is a great searching fly when you are not sure what might be working. Maybe that is a confidence thing on my part, but it has done me well over the last 20 years. I like the Z lon husk per the original, but that is a great tying job on yours. Thanks for sharing. Love seeing different ways to come at the same fly from different people. Thank you.

[sergtang]

This Emerger is my Flies Box since 3 years now and it’s very productive. Thanks!

[Tony-outdoors]

You my friend are the Lionel messi of fly tying a inspiration to newcomers to the art of tying. I learn more from watching you and listening to your tips, than from all the books and magazines out there keep them coming davie all the best .

[bamboozelled]

Great pattern! Got my first dry takes of the year using it fresh off the vise that morning. Thank you for sharing!

[waynedavies]

Hi Davie, this is a very attractive emerger pattern. Definitely going add this one to my Fly Box, regards, Wayne

[wyomingtrout]

Davie - try tying it as recommended by the originator of the fly, Ralph Cutter of California, USA. He suggested a 2 tone color scheme 2/3 brown to imitate the pupal shuck and and the front 1/3 bright green to imitate the body of the emerging adult. He mentioned in an article that this color scheme improved the catching effectiveness of the fly immensely, nicely done.

[marcoluengomaluenda]

Que gusto ver sus videos, un artista en toda su expresión!!! Saludos y gracias por compartir sus videos!!

[karldunphy]

Thanks David, I use you're mouse caddis pattern for my duo dry fly, this one will be a lovely alternative. Inoffensive add a shuck to the mouse. Thanks again for being so generous with your talent. My tying has improved so much because of your videos and ideas.

[debpaskall]

Thank you Davie, excellent instructions as always.

[dominiqueleblanc]

You make it look so easy. Great job and amazing looking pattern. Thanks for that!

[GeorgeSemel]

There is a lot of interesting things going on with this one when you get down to it, it's just an X caddis with a few adjustments, not a bad thing. I don't know where I will find micro glint here in the states, but I do know where to get zelon. My guess anything similar will work, just don't over do it. I am thinking Olive and Grizzly hackle, it's one of my go to colors on my local stream. As usual Davie, you make tying dead stuff on a hook a real art form.

[kiyoshilengyel]

awesome Dave.. allways impressed of ur skills with ur fingers!! ;)

[thomasabrahamsen]

I would love to see emergent sparkle pupa tyied by you if you have any time.... Many others, i'm sure ass well.Best regards Thomas

[petermarshall]

David would you have a pattern for the large stone flies found on the Annan both a nymph and adult thanks for all the great tips in your videos

[gswbuuo]

I like this Cadiz pattern. I will tell you that I am making this by imitating it in Tokyo

[handcannon]

I don't have the micro glint for the shuck. It seems like about eight strands of midge flash would work as well. You are a true master, Davie. Are we going to see any fishing videos from you soon?