Daiwl Bach

In this video I shall demonstrate how to tie the original Daiwl Bach Nymph. The Diawl Bach Nymph is a simple Welsh nymph pattern meaning "little devil," likely originated in the 1960s or 1970s in Wales, though its exact creator is debated, with Mr. Evans from Cardiff and angler Ken Bowing being credited with its early development and popularization, particularly after Russ Owen's win in Tasmania. It became a well-known stillwater fly due to its versatility, imitating various aquatic insects like midges and shrimp, and has become a staple for trout and grayling fishing in the UK.

The pattern is normally fished as part of a team, on Stillwaters on the whole, in a similar style to Buzzers.

This fly pattern is the first pattern I learned to tie at the tender age of 15 years old and it was taught to me by my Uncle on my Maternal side who was the first member of our family to take up the hobby of Fly Fishing converting from Coarse Fishing. I followed quickly behind him. My family on both my Paternal and Maternal sides were all Coarse Anglers until my Uncle first took up Fly Angling. Only my Father had dabbled in it, but had not took it up completely. We both realised the potential of tying your own flies over shop bought ones and on my 15th Birthday in November I was given a Lureflash Fly Tying Starter Set and a few VHS Videos on the subject. Obviously I didn't have a clue, despite the videos, until I went to my Uncles house the following Christmas and I was shown this pattern. My Uncle had been absolutely smashing it at Ellerdine Trout Fishery near Telford with the pattern. However, all I have ever managed to do with the pattern is foul hook a sick Rainbow Trout with it, by accident of course. I must be the only Fly Angler in the world to not catch a fish with this pattern!

As far as I am aware, this is the original pattern, however the use of Jungle Cock or Goose Biots for the cheeks is maybe a slight variation and is optional. The use of Ginger or Brown Cock Hackle Fibres and Peacock Herl for the body is generally accepted as the original colour scheme.