Description
In this fly tying tutorial, I'm tying my own variation of the well-known Medicine Fly, a traditional sea trout pattern, but this time I've given it a little Irish influence by dressing it in the popular Dabbler style.
The Dabbler has become a firm favourite among fly fishers, particularly on the beautiful loughs of Ireland, where this style of wet fly has earned a wonderful reputation for catching wild brown trout and sea trout.
What I particularly like about the Dabbler style is the combination of movement, shape and colour. The characteristic wing dressing gives the fly a lovely appearance, especially when worked through the surface of a rolling wave.
By combining the Medicine Fly with the Dabbler style, I've tried to retain the character of the original pattern while giving it a slightly different profile and a little more movement in the water.
For me, fly tying is not always about inventing something completely new. Sometimes it's simply about taking a traditional pattern, experimenting with the dressing and seeing how two established styles can work together.
I hope you enjoy this variation, and perhaps it might inspire you to experiment with a few of your own favourite patterns.
As always, thank you for watching and for your continued support.
All the very best,
Davie McPhail
0:00 Introduction and materials
2:05 Tying the tail and body
3:30 Adding hackle and ribbing
6:04 Creating the wing
10:00 Finalizing the fly