Tying Dave Whitlock Fox Squirrel Nymph with Davie McPhail

Sadly we recently lost Dave Whitlock, one of the icons of our sport. I met Dave one time, but never had the pleasure to really get to know him. Davie McPhail recently posted this video with him tying Dave’s Fox Squirrel Nymph. Enjoy!

Materials list:
Hook: Fulling Mill All-Purpose Medium size 14
Thread: Uni-8/0 Rusty Brown
Tail: Guard Hair from the Red Fox Body Fur
Rib: Small Gold Tinsel
Body: Dave Whitlock SLF Red Squirrel Hair Nymph-Abdomen Dubbing No.2
Thorax: Dave Whitlock SLF Red Squirrel Hair Nymph-Thorax Dubbing No.1
Hackle: Brown Partridge

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