Though as far as I know his first tying videos were uploaded to a now defunct website called Hatches.tv in 2008, McPhail came on the YouTube scene in 2009 and immediately set a very high bar for video production quality, tying expertise and a flair for clear and concise presentation. He is so good a...

I know nothing about seal dubbing except what I read and watch on the internet. How does this McPhail pupa pattern's use of "adult" seal differ from the baby seal? Just asking for educational purposes--not looking for a debate or challenging anyone. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zfm_nrpEL...

Those should fish well. May I ask what model # Allen nymph hook you tied these on?

Thought I would share this. Though videos of tying these are common, the brief literature review I thought was well done and easier than clicking back and forth through the PDFs. I don't have all of the Pearsall colors and that review was a nice touch as well. Also has the flavor of authenticity bei...

In this video, Mcphail wraps an organza abdomen. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9-EuNpNHJo I think it looks ok mainly because he uses such a large hook. In more realistic pupa sizes, say #18 to # 14, I'm not so sure how well it would come out. You would have to choose your organza very carefully. F...