A remarkably simple pattern, that shouldn’t be underestimated! Known by many names, the Devil bug, Cooper bug and Goofus bug, it can be tied in all manner of colours and with bleached or natural elk or deer hair. Pulled through … Continue reading Devil Bug
Is it a nymph, is it a streamer? Well the Big hole demon is a bit of both and is said to be the best fly for the Big Hole river. But its not just a fresh water pattern, it’s … Continue reading How to tie Big hole demon streamer
This quick and easy, but unusual attractor pattern is one well worth trying. Taking only a few minutes to tie, this high floating bug will bring curious and even lethargic trout up from the depths. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks Buy … Continue reading The Crackleback attractor pattern
Traditional Hengelsport Utrecht One for my Dutch Friends. Here is the announcement for the fly tying demonstration and explanation of Barry Ord Clarke on Saturday, February 1st. Barry also signs his book The Feather Bender’s flytying Techniques, so bring along your book or buy it from us on this day. There are also special tied flies by Barry which will be raffled. This cannot be missed! This is the second day of the Traditional Vliegbindzesdaagse 2020, and is followed by four more, you want to know more? On my site http://www.traditional.nl and on my Facebook page is the complete program … Continue reading Fly Tying demo in Utrecht The Netherlands.
A quick and simple adult damsel with an extended body maid from braided backing line. A pattern that works wonders during the summer months on lakes with prolific damsel hatches. Continue reading How to tie Braided backing adult damsel
When gammarus shrimps are attacked by a parasitic worm, the parasite is visible from the outside as a red/orange dot. Thanks to this hot spot, fish not only see it better, but also find it more attractive! Only fish that … Continue reading How to tie Hot Spot Gammarus
The White Wulff along with the Grey Wulff and Royal Wulff are the original series that Lee Wulff designed himself. The White Wulff ticks all the boxes for the perfect pattern, basic materials, easy to tie, floats well, is easy … Continue reading How to tie The White Wulff dry fly
For my Italian friends and any other friends that are in the Bologna area of Italy on Saturday 25th of January. I will be tying and talking all day at the brilliant 54 Dean Street fly fishing & fly tying shop and it’s going to be a gas, so I would love to see you there. Ciao! http://www.54deanstreet.com/en/ We like to start this 2020 in the best way, with Barry Ord Clarke at the 54 Dean Street store. On Saturday 25th January Barry will be presenting and signing copies of his newest book and will demonstrate some of his amazing … Continue reading Italian Job
A simple but effective generic attractor. The transformer is an excellent pattern to fish dry when nothing in particular is happening on the surface. Or another popular technique with still water fishermen, is to weight it down and fish it … Continue reading How to tie The Transformer
Probably the most used dry fly ever! The great Danish fly tyer, Poul Jorgensen, recalled a conversation with Ed Van Put while fishing the Beaverkill, he asked what was the best fly to use. Without hesitation Ed replied with a … Continue reading Hackle tip Adams pattern
A real quick & easy tie for a super effective attractor pattern. It also includes a couple of good to know techniques that can be carried over to other patterns. Continue reading Yellow Damsel fly
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