Teach yourself Fly Dressing the White Way
by Philip White
Fly fishing legend
Phil White has re-released his very successful 'Teach Yourself' series
- onto DVD, and we've managed to get a copy for review - are we pleased
or what!
If you have any interest in fly-tying - at all - this is definitely
for you - and we just love 'fluff chuckin' here at A.T.
Number 1
Traditional Dry Flies
If you've never tied a fly before - just watch this DVD and you will
be well on your way to creating superb artificials that will catch trout
anywhere.
Phil shows you how to tie a Red Tag, Lead Winged Coachman, Light Cahill,
Lunn's Particular, Cinnamon Sedge and French Partridge Mayfly. Don't
worry if you don't know the names of the flies - Phil talks you through
the tying - from putting the hook into the vice - to the final whip
finish.
Everything is well filmed in superb close-up - as Phil's calming voice
gently guides you through the all the techniques necessary to complete
the chosen fly. It's an easy, step-by-step guide that's simple to follow
- even for complete novices.
Included with the DVD is a 'dressings and materials' list, again - everything
is explained in simple terms - no waffle or jargon, just straight-forward
information.
A definite 'must have' for anyone interested in fly tying.
Practical Gamefisher says: The best British Fly Tying Video
Fly Fishing and Fly Tying: No-one will ever improve on this one
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Number 2
Dubbing Techniques
This DVD will teach you to tie: Mallard and Claret, Waterhen Bloa, La
Fontaine Bubble Caddis, Gold Head Nymph, PW Shrimp, Deer Hair Sedge,
Red Fox Squirrel Nymph and Dubbing Ball Emerger.
This range of dubbing techniques, using natural as well as man-made
fibres and is suitable for both the beginner and more experienced tier.
With these tying techniques you really can expect to teach yourself
to dress flies.
Again - a dressings and materials list is included.
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Number 3
Hairwing Mayflies
Phil shows you how to dress his own practical 'match the hatch' range
of dry Hair Wing Mayfly patterns.
These flies, which cover important stages of the adult cycle, are the
Hatching Dun, Stuck Shuck Emerger, Active Dun, Active Spinner and One-up
Spinner.
Never again be stuck for a pattern when the fish get choosy during 'duffers
fortnight' as they so often do.
Full dressing and materials list included.
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Prices and availability:
The DVDs are priced at £14.95 each, but you can buy all three
for just £29.95 - a buy two - get one free offer!
'Fly Only' tackle shop at Holmefirth, 'Carillon' at Bawtry and 'Sportfish'
all stock the DVDs, you can also obtain them direct from Phil (+Post&Packing)
at the following address:
Philip White
2 Dale Road North, Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbys DE4 2HY.
Telephone: 01629 734639
E-mail: philip@flydresser.fsnet.co.uk
PS: We've heard on the grapevine that Phil is to make some more DVD's
- watch this space!