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Tying Killer Bug Frank Sawyer

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How to tie PMD Nymph

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Tying the willow fly

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Nesting Hair Stacker tool set

February 15, 2021April 4, 2021 barryoc

NESTING HAIR STACKER An hair stacker might seams the simplest of the tools but yet is one of the most important friend for the complete fly tier, not to mention for those aficionados of clipped deer hair bodies or hair … Continue reading Nesting Hair Stacker tool set

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Fly tying for beginner’s Hares ear nymph

April 16, 2021April 18, 2021 barryoc

A new series of videos for those that are new to fly tying, to accompany my new book, ‘fly tying for beginners’ out later this year. Here I am showing techniques that may look challenging, but are totally achievable with … Continue reading Fly tying for beginner’s Hares ear nymph

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Fly Tying for beginners – Pheasant tail nymph

April 13, 2021April 18, 2021 barryoc

A new series of videos for those that are new to fly tying, to accompany my new book, ‘fly tying for beginners’ out later this year. Here I am showing techniques that may look challenging, but are totally achievable with … Continue reading Fly Tying for beginners – Pheasant tail nymph

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Fly Tying for beginners – Flying ant

April 12, 2021April 18, 2021 barryoc

A new series of patterns for those that are new to fly tying. Here I am showing techniques that may look challenging, but are totally achievable with a little patience and practice. I have slowed down the tying and explain … Continue reading Fly Tying for beginners – Flying ant

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Zebra midge tied by Barry Ord Clarke

How to tie a Zebra midge

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 barryoc

Although an extremely simple tie, the Zebra midge is an essential pattern to have in your box all year round. Tie it in all hook sizes from a 12 to a 20 and in any colour you fancy, be it … Continue reading How to tie a Zebra midge

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mysis shrimp tied by Barry Ord Clarke

How to tie the Mysis shrimp

March 23, 2021April 18, 2021 barryoc

A quick and simple, semi realistic pattern to imitate the Mysis shrimp. Ranging from 0.5 to 25 mm long with a slender transparent body. Inspite its small size the Mysis is a very important food item in both lakes and … Continue reading How to tie the Mysis shrimp

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Frenchie Fly tied by Barry Ord Clarke

How to tie a Frenchie Fly

March 19, 2021March 19, 2021 barryoc

Currently one of the most used tied and nymphs, especially in competition circles. An extremely easy tie for an extremely effective pattern for Euro nymphing. Change the hook size, body and collar colour and even tie it on a jig … Continue reading How to tie a Frenchie Fly

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Photography system "Flies photo gadget"

And the winner is….

March 18, 2021April 18, 2021 barryoc

I would like to thank everyone who participated in the draw. My web master drew a winner yesterday evening and the Fly Photography Gadget will be sent too… William de Jong in the Netherlands. Congratulations William, please send me your … Continue reading And the winner is….

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Photography system "Flies photo gadget"

Fly Photography Gadget Give away!

March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 barryoc

The full fly Photography Gadget set that will be given away on 17th March, and the winner will be a announced on the 18th March 2021. Flies Photo Gadget Giveaway / Share and winAnyone who shares this post on their … Continue reading Fly Photography Gadget Give away!

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Walt's Worm pattern by Barry Ord Clarke

How to tie Walt’s Worm

March 12, 2021March 17, 2021 barryoc

Walt Young’s hares ear pattern, that is one of the simplest but most popular competition jigs. Although an easy tie, there are a few nice techniques in this pattern that are worth learning. Fly tying materials for Walt’s Worm : … Continue reading How to tie Walt’s Worm

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WD 40 fly, tying by Barry Ord Clarke

How to tie the WD 40 fly

March 9, 2021April 6, 2021 barryoc

WD 40 fly one of the simplest but most effective mayfly midge larva that you can have in your box. An absolute must for early season fishing! Tie it in sizes from 16 – 22 and in the most popular … Continue reading How to tie the WD 40 fly

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fly tying Midge emerger by Barry Ord Clarke

How to tie a Midge emerger

March 5, 2021March 12, 2021 barryoc

A functional emerger midge pattern with a few nice techniques. Tie it in any size from large buzzers to the smallest hatching or cripple midges in any colour you like. A must have pattern. Hook: Partridge_Sprite S2100 Buzzer # 16 … Continue reading How to tie a Midge emerger

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fly tying cdc ant by barry ord clarke

How to tie a CDC ant

March 3, 2021March 8, 2021 barryoc

A lovely little pattern, that is tied with only one CDC puff and a few turns of hackle. A quick and easy pattern for the most important terrestrial, no matter where you live, that will float all day long! Tie … Continue reading How to tie a CDC ant

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Blindfold challenge fly tying Black Pennell

Blindfold challenge Black Pennell

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 barryoc

Gee! I never thought that it would be this difficult!! This has been going around fly tyers on YouTube, and I thought that it might be a bit of fun, tying a Black Pennell, with a blindfold on! I not … Continue reading Blindfold challenge Black Pennell

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