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Born in England, Barry Ord Clarke is an internationally acclaimed and much published photographer, author and fly tyer. His own flies can be seen in the legendary ‘Fly Fishers Club’ collection, in London and the ‘Catskill master fly tyer collection’ in the United States. For the past 28 years he has lived in Norway where he works as a professional photographer and a fly tying consultant for the Mustad Hook Company and Veniard Ltd. His successful YouTube channel ‘The Feather Bender’ has 43,000 subscribers. Barry Ord Clarke voted US Fly Tyer Magazine’s Fly Tyer of the Year 2021. The prestigious award honours the exceptional international contribution Barry has made to the world of fly tying with his innovative approach of linking his clear step-by-step tying instructions in book-form to his popular YouTube channel ‘The Feather Bender’ videos which then show him tying EXACTLY the same fly online. This ground-breaking ‘pairing’ is a first in the world of fly tying instruction. A renowned photographer in his own right, his tying images are crystal clear, minimalist and stylish. His approachable attitude and innovative tying techniques have encouraged thousands of beginners to take up the hobby in the first place or more experienced tyers to up their game. His most recent two books, The Feather Benders Fly Tying Techniques and Flytying for Beginners, pub. Merlin Unwin Books, are out now and already gaining plaudits from around the world. Fly Tying for Beginners, will also be published in the USA by Skyhorse Publishing in Autumn 2022.
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Renomed Cyber Week

December 1, 2025December 1, 2025 barryoc

Cyber Week is Here: Get 25% OFF All Renomed Products We are excited to announce our special Cyber Week event running from December 1st to December 5th. In collaboration with our Brand Ambassador, we are offering an exclusive store-wide discount. Whether … Continue reading Renomed Cyber Week

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Mastering Parachute Patterns with Barry Clarke international fly tying symposium

Mastering Parachute Patterns with Barry Clarke at the International Fly Tying Symposium

November 6, 2025December 1, 2025 barryoc

There are still a few places left for the two classes that I will be holding at the International Fly Tying Symposium in New Jersey. I will also have signed copies of my new book available for those who attend … Continue reading Mastering Parachute Patterns with Barry Clarke at the International Fly Tying Symposium

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Book review from the Feb issue of UK magazine 'Fly Fishing and Fly Tying'

Advanced Fly Tying Techniques Review: Master Your Craft with Barry Ord Clarke

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025 barryoc

A comprehensive review by Jazz Kuschke for the discerning fly tyer of ‘The Feather Bender’s Advanced Fly Tying Techniques’ by Barry Ord Clarke. When Barry Ord Clarke was crowned Fly Tyer Magazine ‘Fly Tyer Of The Year’ in 2021, it … Continue reading Advanced Fly Tying Techniques Review: Master Your Craft with Barry Ord Clarke

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Fly Tying Workshop with BARRY ORD CLARKE

October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 barryoc

This December, Sunday the 6th, our friend Barry Ord Clarke will be back at 54 Dean Street! If you missed the first two editions, you can’t miss this third chance! Barry Ord Clarke is one of the most famous and talented Fly … Continue reading Fly Tying Workshop with BARRY ORD CLARKE

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International Fly Tying Symposium 2024

International Fly Tying Symposium’ New Jersey November 2025

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 barryoc

I am pleased to announce that, once again I will be attending and tying at the ‘International Fly Tying Symposium’ New Jersey 14,15,16 November 2025. Due to popular demand, I will be holding 2 workshops this year, in order to accommodate the … Continue reading International Fly Tying Symposium’ New Jersey November 2025

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INTERVIEW-Meet the man behind the moniker

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 barryoc

Jazz Kuschke – We sat down with Barry Ord Clarke, aka The Feather Bender, to talk about the unpredictability of sea trout, why fly tying still matters in a digital world, and what drives him to keep innovating in a … Continue reading INTERVIEW-Meet the man behind the moniker

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Pearly CDC Bloa soft hackle spider

Pearly CDC Bloa soft hackle spider

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 barryoc

A very attractive grayling and trout soft hackle spider. Although very simple this deadly pattern is a true classic. The slight body and extremely mobile CDC hackle make this spider an irresistible river fly. Why the Pearly CDC Bloa? This … Continue reading Pearly CDC Bloa soft hackle spider

Emerger flies
Pheasant tail shuttlecock pattern for still waters

Pheasant tail shuttlecock

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 barryoc

Another easy tie for a great little pattern. The pheasant tail shuttlecock is very buggy and a perfect pattern for still waters. Best fished static with a few twitches every now and then. Continue reading Pheasant tail shuttlecock

Emerger flies
A great little Ginger Quill emerger tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Ginger Quill emerger

May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 barryoc

A great little emerger that is very quick to tie. An effective midge or small mayfly emerger that works all year round. Tie it in whatever colour you require, using the best colour para post for you too see at … Continue reading Ginger Quill emerger

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Renomed Fly Tying Tweezers Reviewed by Barry Ord Clarke

Renomed Fly Tying Tweezers Review

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025 barryoc

Renomed Fly Tying Tweezers are inexpensive and a joy to use, heres a short review of my favorite two. Check out the link to see the full series. Buy Renomed’s Fly Tyer series tweezers My Go-To Fly Tying Tweezers: A … Continue reading Renomed Fly Tying Tweezers Review

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Slow water caddis dry fly tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Slow water caddis dry fly

April 29, 2025June 27, 2025 barryoc

An unusual slow water caddis dry fly pattern with a double wing and dense hackle, made for those days when the fish are rising steady. Slow water caddis pattern recipe Continue reading Slow water caddis dry fly

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Josh Varner’s deer hair review by Barry Ord Clarke

Josh Varner’s deer hair review

April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 barryoc

The unicorn does exist! Here is another short review of the best and most consistent deer hair I have ever had my hands on. Josh doesn’t sell direct to the public but if you are lucky you can get some … Continue reading Josh Varner’s deer hair review

Dry flies
Classic Black Gnat Dry Fly

The Classic Black Gnat Dry Fly

April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 barryoc

One of the flies that No fly box should be without! This simple but classic pattern can imitate just about everything on the water that is black and can be fished the whole year round. The ideal sizes are from … Continue reading The Classic Black Gnat Dry Fly

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Alpha Caddis Dry Fly tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Alpha Caddis

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 barryoc

A lovely little Caddis with three nice techniques for the body, wing and hackle. This pattern can be used for any of the smaller caddis species. Fish it dry or as an emerger bith work extremely well. How to tie … Continue reading Alpha Caddis

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Amorous Gammarus tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Amorous Gammarus

April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 barryoc

A small fresh water shrimp that has accounted for many a fish. My favourite colours are a grey brown and this pink one I tie here. I make my own dubbing in a coffee bean grinder from a little pink … Continue reading Amorous Gammarus

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Midge Emerger tied Kilnkhamer style

Midge Emerger tied Klinkhamer style

April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 barryoc

A midge emerger tied Klinkhamer style that can be fished all year round. Tie it in any size from a # 16 down to as small as you can manage in any colour you need. I recommend and mostly fish, … Continue reading Midge Emerger tied Klinkhamer style

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Two Tone Nymph tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Two Tone Nymph

March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 barryoc

An unusual attractor nymph, that has a few interesting techniques, that is excellent for searching pocket water. Tie it in any size and colour that you may require. Continue reading Two Tone Nymph

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Spring Caddis tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Spring Caddis

March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 barryoc

A pattern for the arrival of the first caddis of the year. A quick almost unsinkable pattern with a little hot spot and a buggy appearance. Spring Caddis pattern recipe Continue reading Spring Caddis

Nymph flies
The One and Only Midge tied by Barry Ord Clarke

The One and Only Midge

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 barryoc

The One and Only midge is a must have pattern and it comes with a fishing guarantee, You will catch fish with this fly! This very simple tie that uses only the most basic materials can be tied in various … Continue reading The One and Only Midge

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Tactical Emerger fly by Barry Ord Clarke

Tactical Emerger

March 15, 2025March 15, 2025 barryoc

Another fishy pattern that uses deer hair, moose mane and CDC for a great emerger that can be used for both caddis and mayfly hatches. A cheeky segmented quill body made from 3 Moose mane hairs, a wing of deer … Continue reading Tactical Emerger

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Deer hair dry midge fly tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Deer Hair Dry

March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 barryoc

A must have little pattern that can be fished as a dry, wet or even an emerger. With a quill body and a deer hair hackle, this is a very buggy midge that can be fished all year round. How … Continue reading Deer Hair Dry

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Snow shoe Caddis Larva

Snow shoe Caddis Larva

March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 barryoc

Using the snow shoe dubbing from the previous video, heres a simple but very effective caddis larva made from a single dubbing noodle. Tie them in whatever various weights, sizes and colours that you require. How to tie Snow shoe … Continue reading Snow shoe Caddis Larva

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deer hair hack with Barry Ord Clarke

Make the most of your deer hair

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 barryoc

A little deer hair hack for using absolutely everything on your patch of deer hair. Not only do you get more out of each bunch that you cut of deer hair, but it also makes spinning deer hair much easier … Continue reading Make the most of your deer hair

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ADVANCED fly tying TECHNIQUES book

My new book is now available in USA

February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 barryoc

It’s arrived! The Feather Benders Advanced Fly Tying Techniques, is now available in USA and UK. In this 2nd volume, I cover 28 patterns with varying techniques, some completely new and some traditional with my own special twist for mastering … Continue reading My new book is now available in USA

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Perfect quill wing hack by Barry Ord Clarke

Perfect quill wing hack

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 barryoc

Using this simple home made tool and technique will help you measure and make perfect sized dry fly quill wings. Many fly tyers find it challenging to get perfect upright quill wings for classic dry flies, without them splitting and … Continue reading Perfect quill wing hack

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Gallo de Leon

Gallo de Leon

February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 barryoc

Contour feathers  The contour feathers on a bird are those that cover the body and give it it’s streamline profile, including hackles. These feathers are arranged in an overlapping pattern like roof tiles, with the water repellent tips exposed to … Continue reading Gallo de Leon

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Snow shoe dun dry fly by Barry Ord Clarke

Snow shoe dun

February 18, 2025March 7, 2025 barryoc

This follow up video from the snow shoe rabbit foot prep video, shows how to position and measure the wing and tail for a mayfly dun. Also using the snow shoe underfur for dubbing the body. This pattern can be … Continue reading Snow shoe dun

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Snow Shoe Rabbit Foot Prep

Snow Shoe Rabbit Foot Prep

February 14, 2025March 7, 2025 barryoc

In this short, but useful tutorial I’ll show you how I prep snow shoe rabbit and hares feet ready for tying. Using this simple technique, you can get the most out of your feet for wings and dubbing. Snow shoe … Continue reading Snow Shoe Rabbit Foot Prep

Dry flies
Adams hair wing dun tied by Barry Ord Clarke.

Adams hair wing dun

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 barryoc

If you are looking for a superb all round mayfly dun pattern, that is easy to tie and will work for just about any mayfly hatch, if you match the correct hook size and colour – you need look no … Continue reading Adams hair wing dun

Dry flies
Sparkle Mayfly Dun tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Sparkle Mayfly Dun

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 barryoc

This is probably the most important and universal mayfly dun that you can have in your box! The Craig Mathews sparkle dun is a no hackle pattern that can be tied in just about any size and colour to match … Continue reading Sparkle Mayfly Dun

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Hard Head Euro Nymph by Barry Ord Clarke

Hard Head Euro Nymph

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025 barryoc

A very quick and easy tie for a super effective Euro Nymph. If you are looking for an all round jig that works well, you need look no further! This pattern has been especially effective for brown trout, char and … Continue reading Hard Head Euro Nymph

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Pescare fishing show in Rimini

Pescare fishing show in Rimini

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025 barryoc

I will be tying and signing books at the huge Pescare fishing show in Rimini Italy 7-9 February 2025. If you are attending please come and say hello. I will be doing demos all day, every day.  54 Dean Street … Continue reading Pescare fishing show in Rimini

Dry flies
Para weld Mayfly dry fly tied by barry ord clarke

Para weld Mayfly

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 barryoc

An absolute must pattern if you are fishing mayfly hatches! Some very different and interesting techniques for this unusual parachute pattern, including my Para weld parachute technique. Once this technique is mastered, it can be used for any size or … Continue reading Para weld Mayfly

Book Reviews
Book review from the Feb issue of UK magazine 'Fly Fishing and Fly Tying'

Book review UK magazine ‘Fly Fishing and Fly Tying’

January 18, 2025January 18, 2025 barryoc

The Feather Bender’s Advanced Flytying TechniquesBy Barry Ord Clarke(Merlin Unwin Books; £30) Second in the Feather Bender series, the Advanced sequel. Nicely produced hardback. Barry Ord Clarke is a professional photographer, so unsurprisingly this is a very well illustrated book. … Continue reading Book review UK magazine ‘Fly Fishing and Fly Tying’

Emerger flies
Black midge emerger tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Black midge emerger

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025 barryoc

A simple black midge emerger that is extremely effective, wether tied on a lighter hook and fished dry, just hanging in the surface,  or deeper under the surface as a wet or just below as an emerger. The most effective … Continue reading Black midge emerger

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Skinny Damsel nymph

Skinny Damsel nymph

December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 barryoc

A pattern from Gordon Van Der Spuy’s book The Feather Mechanic, is a simple and quick damsel nymph that has lots of movement. Fish it slowly as a natural or with a faster jerky receive as an attractor, both work … Continue reading Skinny Damsel nymph

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Soft-wet fly hackle technique

Soft/wet fly hackle technique

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024 barryoc

Heres a neat technique for the perfect soft hackle. It can also be used as a wet fly hackle if less wraps are made.  The whole idea behind a soft hackle is ‘Movement’ the more the better. The use of … Continue reading Soft/wet fly hackle technique

Dry flies
Diane Mayfly

Diane Mayfly

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 barryoc

I’m not sure of the origins of this interesting pattern but it looks very fishy as both a Dun and an emerger. The hackle and legs are made from the long guard hairs from a hares mask (not ears) and … Continue reading Diane Mayfly

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Book Reviews by John Roberts The Feather Bender’s Advanced Flytying Techniques

Advanced Flytying Techniques Book Reviews by John Roberts

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 barryoc

The Feather Bender’s Advanced Flytying TechniquesAuthor: Barry Ord Clarke Publisher: Merlin Unwin Books Price: £30 As a very average tyer of flies, I was a little daunted to be confronted by a book on ‘Advanced’ flytying. For sure there are … Continue reading Advanced Flytying Techniques Book Reviews by John Roberts

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Spider hackle technique

Spider hackle technique

December 16, 2024December 16, 2024 barryoc

A simple technique for tying a spider hackle. Using a grey speckled partridge hackle, that you will find located on the neck or back of a Hungarian or English partridge skin. With the correct preparation you can adjust the density … Continue reading Spider hackle technique

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