Teeny Nymph
A great little pattern from Jim Teeny. Only one material and a very simple tie, for this little generic nymph that can be used just about anywhere for anything. Teeny Nymph pattern How to tie the Teeny Nymph Continue reading Teeny Nymph
Author: barryoc
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.
October Caddis dry fly
Probably the last big fly of the season. The October caddis can make a great end to the season, these huge caddis flies make a big slash and are eagerly taken by trout that are approaching the spawn. This pattern … Continue reading October Caddis dry fly
The honey pot wet fly
This easy little wet fly /soft hackle is a great addition to the late season fly box. I also tie this pattern with a 2.8 mm slotted tungsten bead for a heavier variant. I like to fish it just below … Continue reading The honey pot wet fly
Detached body mayfly dry fly
Another great pattern with a simple tool. If you enjoyed the detached body crane fly you’ll love this mayfly. Heres the full video on how to prepare the material and weld the body. Followed by the full tying sequence for … Continue reading Detached body mayfly dry fly
Cripple/stillborn caddis
This cripple/stillborn caddis is a sure thing during a caddis hatch. The new Mustad Heritage Alpha Point R43AP # 10 is the perfect hook for this pattern with its 3XL shank and extra fine wire. Tie it in any size … Continue reading Cripple/stillborn caddis
QUILL BODIES fly tying techniques
Segmentation in biology is the division of some insect body plans into a series of repetitive segments. We fly tyers have striven over the centuries to create realistic segmented dry fly, wet fly and nymph bodies with all manner of … Continue reading QUILL BODIES fly tying techniques
25-26 June 2022 I will be tying flies at the Sim fly festival in Italy
Saturday 25th June is also ‘World Fly Fishing Day’ where the art of fly fishing and fly tying will be celebrated all around the world. The Sim ( Scuola Italiana di pesca mosca) event takes place at the home of … Continue reading 25-26 June 2022 I will be tying flies at the Sim fly festival in Italy
Foam Cutters Upavon Gunville
Another nice tool and how to use it. These easy to use foam cutters make nice cylinders in six different sizes that have many uses for the fly tyer. Boobies, emergers, parachute posts and ants just to name a few. … Continue reading Foam Cutters Upavon Gunville
Devaux style CDL Mayfly
One of the classic patterns. This Devaux style Coq de Leon Mayfly creates a very attractive footprint or silhouette and floats extremely well. I use this style of fly when fishing the larger mayfly hatches for Danica and Vulgate. With … Continue reading Devaux style CDL Mayfly
Crane fly – Daddy long legs dry fly
This is a great little technique for making very realistic Cranefly / Daddy long legs bodies. For just a few Euro you can get one of these simple extended body tools (link below) and with the material from just one … Continue reading Crane fly – Daddy long legs dry fly
Giant stonefly dry fly
This wonderful realistic pattern uses the stonefly body tool from MvE products in the Netherlands, and CDC from David Jedlicka in the Czech Republic. Although a very realistic looking fly it’s a very easy tie and will float all day … Continue reading Giant stonefly dry fly
In the Loop Fly Fishing Magazine: Barry Ord Clarke
My interview In the Loop Fly Fishing Magazine. Fly Tyer Spotlight: Barry Ord Clarke Barry Ord Clarke is one of the most prolific and innovative fly tyers on the planet. And he has dedicated his life to teaching others the … Continue reading In the Loop Fly Fishing Magazine: Barry Ord Clarke
Regan’s Mayfly Spinner
A very interesting pattern that puts deer hair to good use for both the body and the wing post. Often used on a # 6 XL hook for the great Hex hatch, but tied on smaller sizes it works well … Continue reading Regan’s Mayfly Spinner
Fly tying demonstration in Utrecht
Barry Ord Clarke comes to Utrecht on March 26 he will sign his books and give a fly tying demonstration. Date: March 26, 2022Time: from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Admission: freeLocation: Traditional Hengelsport – Utrecht – The Netherlands The feather … Continue reading Fly tying demonstration in Utrecht
Bindekveld m Barry Ord Clarke
The Feather Bender kaller han seg. En 60 år gammel brite som har bosatt seg i Skien. Derfra har han etablert seg som en av våre aller beste fluebindere. Barry Ord Clarke har blant annet gitt ut bøkene «Flytying Techniques» … Continue reading Bindekveld m Barry Ord Clarke
March Brown Nymph fly pattern
With it being the first day of Spring today, I thought a little March Brown clinger nymph would be appropriate. This is an easy tie that fishes up side down. If you don’t have the Fiery brown stickle dubbing, any … Continue reading March Brown Nymph fly pattern
Golden pheasant feathers
The various plumages from the oriental golden pheasant undoubtedly feature more frequently in salmon fly tying than those of any other bird. As well as the famous neck (tippet) and crest (topping) feathers, the golden pheasant provides many other useful … Continue reading Golden pheasant feathers
CDC Mayfly Dun dry fly
An extremely effective Hi-Viz, Hi floating mayfly dun. This little pattern has a few interesting techniques that help make this a deadly choice on the end of your line during mayfly time. CDC Mayfly Dun fly pattern Hook: Mustad R30 … Continue reading CDC Mayfly Dun dry fly
Ringneck pheasant feathers for fly tying
The most common of the pheasants and most easily obtained. The ringneck pheasant is arguably the most useful single bird to the fly dresser, just about every single feather on the bird can be used. The small church window feathers … Continue reading Ringneck pheasant feathers for fly tying
BFFI Daddy Challenge winners
Dear all, Thank you for supporting WAFT at the show. The Daddy Challenge produced some superb entries. Judging was done by myself and regular boat partner Geoff Stanley who has been watching me develop ‘wafting’ for the last few years. We gave … Continue reading BFFI Daddy Challenge winners
EWF 2022 Experience the world of fly fishing
After the successful implementation of the autumn edition of the World of Fly Fishing last October 2021, the organizers are looking forward to the 17th World of Fly Fishing on April 2nd and 3rd, 2022 with confidence. At the moment … Continue reading EWF 2022 Experience the world of fly fishing
Tying the Sasquatch dry fly
The Sasquatch was designed by George Leonard Herter in the late 1960’s and was said to be a entirely new type of dry fly! The Sasquatch floats like a cork and catches stream trout like no other fly. Named after … Continue reading Tying the Sasquatch dry fly
British Fly Fair International 2022
The weekend 12th & 13th February 2022 I will be tying at one of Europes best and biggest shows, The British Fly Fair International. The show is held at Staffordshire County Showground ST18 OBD UK.The doors are open 09:30am-16:30 both … Continue reading British Fly Fair International 2022
Marabou Jig
One of the simplest, yet most effective patterns. Only a couple of simple materials and a couple of minutes at the vice to tie this marabou jig. Although jig hooks in fly fishing have become extremely popular in the last … Continue reading Marabou Jig
Petitjean fly tyers travel bag review with Barry Ord Clarke
A little tour of my tying travel bag that goes just about everywhere with me. Like all Marc Petitjean’s tools and accessories it’s beautifully designed with the traveling fly tyer in mind. Each of the bags are designed to hold … Continue reading Petitjean fly tyers travel bag review with Barry Ord Clarke
Slovenian Open Fly Tying Championship 2022
The Slovenian Fly Tying Championship is the oldest fly tying contest in Europe. 2022 will be the 35th year. The competition is organised by Ribiška zveza Slovenije (The Fishing Association of Slovenia). The competition is open to everyone and each year they receive entries … Continue reading Slovenian Open Fly Tying Championship 2022
Explaining the Micro nesting hair stacker with Barry Ord Clarke
This is the latest stacker in the Nesting Stacker series. The Micro stacker has been designed specifically for dry fly tails and wings. It may look like other stackers, but a great deal of thought has gone into the design … Continue reading Explaining the Micro nesting hair stacker with Barry Ord Clarke
Clarke’s Floating Stonefly
The 2022 German Fly Tying Championship In cooperation with EWF I have made a the step by step tying instructions for ‘Clarke’s Floating Stone’ the pattern for the 2022 German Fly Tying Competition. If I find time I will also … Continue reading Clarke’s Floating Stonefly
Mayfly Stillborn – Cripple
A very useful general purpose pattern, especially during prolific hatches, that you can easily match to the hatch by changing the colour combination of the moose mane body hairs. Mayfly Stillborn – Cripple pattern Hook: Mustad R30 # 14 Tying … Continue reading Mayfly Stillborn – Cripple
Detached body technique
A simple detached body technique with a twist! Using two colours of Para Post and a couple of strands of Nano Crystal flash you can create unique segmented detached bodies with a little flash in them, that work well for … Continue reading Detached body technique
How to tie Daddy & hopper legs
Many of you have seen my earlier video using a latched sitting machine needle, …this is exactly the same technique just using a different more accessible tool. Continue reading How to tie Daddy & hopper legs
2021 International Fly Tying Symposium
A sincere thank you to all the subscribers for voting me ‘Fly Tyer Magazine’ fly tyer of the year 2021, and for reaching 40,000 subscribers, in just a little over four years on the Feather Bender Channel. Also an up-date … Continue reading 2021 International Fly Tying Symposium
Fly Tyer of the Year – Barry Ord Clarke
Veniard & Mustad Fly Tying Consultant – Barry Ord Clarke has just been voted 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 … Continue reading Fly Tyer of the Year – Barry Ord Clarke
Nesting Hair Stacker Micro
When your need is to perfectly stack and align rooster or Coq de Leon fibers to create the most precise tails or wings, you can’t simply go with your standard hair stacker. You need a dedicated tool, small enough to … Continue reading Nesting Hair Stacker Micro
Fly tying for beginners Book (Barry Ord Clarke)
It’s here at last, ‘Flytying for Beginners’ The book can be ordered from:#ad Amazon USA#ad Merlinunwin #ad Amazon UK#ad Book depository Learning fly tying from a book is about to get easier than ever before! This is a guide book … Continue reading Fly tying for beginners Book (Barry Ord Clarke)
Deer hair mayfly dun
With a little preparation and practice of the special techniques, my all deer hair mayfly, can be tied in just a few minutes with a single dubbing loop. Resulting in a extremely buoyant pattern with a super dense deer hair … Continue reading Deer hair mayfly dun
Rabbit under fur wet fly
A truly quick and easy pattern to tie with a couple of nifty techniques, that create a wonderful translucency when wet. Tie them in any colour combination of abdomen and fur hackle desired, to fish as a traditional wet or … Continue reading Rabbit under fur wet fly
EWF 2021 Experience the world of fly fishing – Munich
After nearly two years away from the fly tying show circuit I’m so pleased that EWF will go ahead in October. I will be tying flies at the 2021 EWF Experience the world of fly fishing in Furstenfeldbruck near Munich … Continue reading EWF 2021 Experience the world of fly fishing – Munich
Tellico Nymph
Named after the famous East Tennessee River, the Tellico’s origins are as foggy as what it is designed to imitate! Some say a mayfly nymph where others are sure that its a caddis larva… But the colours are similar to … Continue reading Tellico Nymph
Suspender Minky
An extremely quick and easy pattern, that pushes all the buttons for those Autumn fry feeding rainbows and browns, on still waters. Suspender Minky pattern Hook: Mustad R73 # 8-10Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 WhiteSuspender: 7mm Booby eyeEyes: Light weight Dumbbell … Continue reading Suspender Minky