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Category: Dry fly – Fly tying videos

Dry fly, CDC fly. Dry fly patterns, Dry fly fishing, Dry flies for trout, Caddis dry fly, Midge dry fly patterns, Grayling flies, Mayfly dry fly

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fly tying Heinz – 57 grayling dry fly

How to tie the Heinz – 57 grayling dry fly

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 barryoc

A wonderful little pattern that, as the name suggests, is a composition of several better known patterns. This is a simple tie that will cover most dry fly situations when grayling fishing. Hook: Partridge_Sprite S2401 # 14 Tying thread: Sheer … Continue reading How to tie the Heinz – 57 grayling dry fly

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Bristow's Bug dry fly fly tying by Barry Ord Clarke

How to tie Bristow’s Bug dry fly

November 30, 2020December 30, 2020 barryoc

One of the lesser known but still effective old grayling and trout patterns, with a couple of nice body techniques with peacock herl. Hook: Mustad R50U # 12 Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Black Tail: Goose or duck quill slips dyed … Continue reading How to tie Bristow’s Bug dry fly

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fly tying parachute ant

How to tie a parachute ant

November 3, 2020December 30, 2020 barryoc

Being the most prolific terrestrial on just about every river and still water, this extremely simple but effective parachute ant will not only float high and dry, but tick all the boxes for ant feeding trout no matter where you … Continue reading How to tie a parachute ant

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Ceanis Trico spinner

How to tie a Ceanis / Trico spinner dry fly

October 14, 2020December 30, 2020 barryoc

The smallest of the up-winged may flies. Although ideally matched on a # 20-26 hook it is possible to get away with a # 18. A couple of interesting techniques here for the tails and wing. Just change the colour … Continue reading How to tie a Ceanis / Trico spinner dry fly

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fly tying Green Machine dry fly

How to tie the Green Machine

October 8, 2020December 30, 2020 barryoc

One of the great Canadian surface flies for salmon and steelhead. As you are probably aware I’m a sucker for deer hair patterns and this is one of my favorites for salmon and sea run browns. Hook: Mustad SL53UBL # … Continue reading How to tie the Green Machine

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fly tying October Caddis

How to tie the October Caddis

September 28, 2020December 31, 2020 barryoc

A quick but effective pattern for one of the last large bugs of the year. An easy tie with a couple of good techniques that can be used in other patterns. Hook: Mustad R43 # 8 Tying thread: Dyneema Hackle: … Continue reading How to tie the October Caddis

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fly tying Mallard slip wings dry fly

How to tie Mallard slip wings dry fly

September 25, 2020December 31, 2020 barryoc

Over the past few days I have been tying up an order of several dozen traditional dry’s with mallard slip wings. I have found this extremely therapeutic , almost Zen like! But tying slip wings can prove to be challenging … Continue reading How to tie Mallard slip wings dry fly

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How to tie Poly wing caddis

How to tie the Poly wing caddis

September 16, 2020December 13, 2020 barryoc

A great pattern when the trout are selective. Only basic materials are needed for this ‘ must have’ pattern for the caddis specialist, that can be fished static or as a skater. An easy tie with a couple of interesting … Continue reading How to tie the Poly wing caddis

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fly tying Purple Haze parachute

How to tie the Purple Haze parachute

September 10, 2020December 31, 2020 barryoc

This extremely popular attractor started life as a parachute Adams with a purple body. There are many interpretations of the purple haze, this is just one of them. Why it works, we don’t know but the fish just love it! … Continue reading How to tie the Purple Haze parachute

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fly tying hot glue ant

How to tie the hot glue ant

September 8, 2020December 31, 2020 barryoc

This is my super quick hot glue ant, that with a little practice and preparation, takes less that 3 minutes to tie. With this technique you can tie flying ants in all black, red or as my personal favorite here … Continue reading How to tie the hot glue ant

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fly tying deer hair drake fly

How to tie a deer hair drake

September 1, 2020December 31, 2020 barryoc

A simple yet extremely effective pattern that is easy to tie, but commands a little technique. A Deer hair drake with a parachute hackle that will float all day long and fool the most selective trout. Hook: Mustad R43 #8 … Continue reading How to tie a deer hair drake

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F-fly, Moustique du Jura

Historic CDC flies, F-fly, Moustique du Jura

August 27, 2020December 31, 2020 barryoc

Cul de Canard, Croupion de canard or CDC as it is more commonly known has become one of the most used materials in fly tying, but its not that long ago, that there where only a handful of fly tyers … Continue reading Historic CDC flies, F-fly, Moustique du Jura

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fly tying Lady Mc Connell dry fly

How to tie the Lady Mc Connell dry fly

August 24, 2020December 31, 2020 barryoc

The Lady Mc Connell midge is an interesting, but yet straightforward tie that applies only basic materials. An effective still water pattern that represents an newly hatched adult midge. Hook: Mustad R30 # 16 Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Black Trailing … Continue reading How to tie the Lady Mc Connell dry fly

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Video tutorial how to tie fluttering stonefly dry fly

How to tie a fluttering stonefly dry fly

August 6, 2020December 13, 2020 barryoc

A very quick and easy but realistic little stonefly that can be fished as an egg layer or spent. Tied on sizes 14-18 its perfect for the late summer – autumn hatch of needle flies. Hook: Mustad R43 # 14 … Continue reading How to tie a fluttering stonefly dry fly

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fly tying Adams irresistible dry fly

How to tie Adams irresistible dry fly

July 30, 2020December 31, 2020 barryoc

The most popular dry fly in the world with a spun deer hair body! Could it get any better? The full tutorial on tying the Adams irresistible. Hook: Mustad R30 # 10 Tying thread: Dyneema or GSP and Sheer black … Continue reading How to tie Adams irresistible dry fly

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fly tying Deer hair daddy long legs

Deer hair daddy long legs dry fly

July 27, 2020December 28, 2020 barryoc

During late summer & autumn large numbers of crane flies begin to hatch and loose the battle against the elements and end their life on the water as trout food. This daddy long legs pattern has quick & easy detached … Continue reading Deer hair daddy long legs dry fly

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fly tying Grass Carp Salad dry fly

Grass Carp Salad dry fly

July 17, 2020December 15, 2020 barryoc

    A very quick and easy, effective dry fly pattern for plant eating carp. The Mustad C67S super strong, egg, caddis hook, is kept afloat beautifully with this combination of CDC and marabou.   Hook: Mustad C67S # 8 … Continue reading Grass Carp Salad dry fly

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fly tying Parachute Royal Wulff

Parachute Royal Wulff dry fly

July 6, 2020December 31, 2020 barryoc

One of the true classic trout flies and without doubt the best known from the Wulff series, first tied by Lee Wulff in the early 1930’s. This version is a little unusual as its tied with a parachute hackle. Hook: … Continue reading Parachute Royal Wulff dry fly

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fly tying Verre enn minken - Worse than a mink!

Verre enn minken – Worse than a mink!

July 3, 2020December 31, 2020 barryoc

This is my portrait of the late great Norwegian fly tyer, Erling Sand at his tying bench in his fly shop. He spent many hours each day tying flies to order, and building up his shop stock, if you look … Continue reading Verre enn minken – Worse than a mink!

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Traditional Norwegian trout patterns

June 29, 2020June 30, 2020 barryoc

As a little project I’m going to tie up a set of old Norwegian dry fly patterns that have almost been forgotten, but I’m having problems with finding the original recipes. As with the featured image above of ‘The Kaktus’ … Continue reading Traditional Norwegian trout patterns

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fly tying Egg laying caddis dry fly

June 25, 2020December 30, 2020 barryoc

Trident Fly Fishing | Shop the largest selection of fly fishing and fly tying products on the planet. When the egg layers are active your waders can be  a popular place to deposit the eggs! Its that time of year … Continue reading fly tying Egg laying caddis dry fly

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fly tying Midsummer Caddis dry fly

How to tie Midsummer Caddis dry fly

June 18, 2020December 31, 2020 barryoc

A great little caddis pattern that has a few nice techniques. The super buoyant combination of CDC and deer hair make this pattern almost un-sinkable. Hook: Mustad R43 # 12 Tying thread: Petitjean SS Olive Abdomen: Fluorescent Green CDC hackle … Continue reading How to tie Midsummer Caddis dry fly

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fly tying Ugly May dry fly

How to tie the Ugly May dry fly

June 15, 2020December 31, 2020 barryoc

An extremely quick and easy, yet effective pattern that can be mastered by tyers of all levels. This Ugly or scruffy mayfly dun includes a few interesting techniques for making dubbing and applying it. Don’t be fooled by it’s simplicity, … Continue reading How to tie the Ugly May dry fly

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fly tying Brown & Peacock Beetle dry fly

Brown & Peacock Beetle dry fly

June 10, 2020December 31, 2020 barryoc

Yet another quick and simple, but effective pattern, that requires only basic skills and materials. Fish it not only as a generic Coleoptera but also as something thats just buggy! Hook: Mustad R30 # 12 Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Claret … Continue reading Brown & Peacock Beetle dry fly

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fly tying X-Factor Caddis dry fly

How to tie X-Factor Caddis dry fly

June 2, 2020December 14, 2020 barryoc

A truly effective pattern for when those hatches of small caddis are underway, or even just fished as a all round attractor. Simple and quick pattern that pushes all the buttons! Hook: Mustad R30 # 12-18 Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 … Continue reading How to tie X-Factor Caddis dry fly

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Wonder wing stonefly

How to tie wonder wing stonefly dry fly

May 27, 2020December 18, 2020 barryoc

Another winging technique that gives a realistic flat lying wing, ideal for midges and stoneflies. With this technique all you have to do is change the hook size and colour and you can cover most small stonefly hatches. There is … Continue reading How to tie wonder wing stonefly dry fly

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fly tying The Welshman’s Button

How to tie Welshman’s Button dry fly

May 25, 2020December 18, 2020 barryoc

The lovely little Welshman’s button or chocolate drop, as it’s also known, is a simple but rewarding pattern to tie. With three nice techniques to learn for the body, wings and antennae. Tie a few up for coming hatch of … Continue reading How to tie Welshman’s Button dry fly

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fly tying Yellow mayfly dry fly

How to tie Yellow mayfly dry fly

May 23, 2020December 31, 2020 barryoc

This yellow mayfly dun tutorial has a simple technique I developed for making the Wally wings process quick and simple! Hook: Mustad C53S # 14 Thread: UTC Yellow Wings: 1 Mallard flank feather Tail: Mallard flank dyed yellow Rib: 3/0 … Continue reading How to tie Yellow mayfly dry fly

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fly tying blue damsel dry fly

Adult blue damsel dry fly

May 13, 2020December 14, 2020 barryoc

It’s soon that time of year again! This adult blue damsel is a semi realistic but easy pattern to tie. If you are on the water and the fish are taking them they can be extremely selective, so having a … Continue reading Adult blue damsel dry fly

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fly tying Hot Butt Caddis

How to tie Hot Butt Caddis

May 6, 2020December 18, 2020 barryoc

Another easy tie with basic materials that is guaranteed to catch. An elk hair caddis variant that has a little extra attractor factor. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks on AMAZON:Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly tying tools and materials shop TRIDENT:Buy SIMMS … Continue reading How to tie Hot Butt Caddis

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