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Category: Nymph flies

Nymph flies and patterns Tying Instructions by Barry Ord Clarke

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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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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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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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pheasant tail black, how to tie by Barry Ord Clarke

How to tie the pheasant tail black

January 20, 2021March 9, 2021 barryoc

Pheasant tail black nymph A little, effective variant of the classic that you can fish in both still and running water all year round. A couple of nice techniques here to take further on other patterns. Fly tying materials for … Continue reading How to tie the pheasant tail black

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gartsides sparrow nymph by Barry Ord Clarke

How to tie Gartside’s Sparrow

January 15, 2021March 9, 2021 barryoc

Probably Jack Gartside’s best known pattern from the early seventies. Originally designed by Jack as a soft hackle muddler minnow but over the years has proved to be an excellent all round sub surface pattern. Hook: Mustad R73 Streamer # … Continue reading How to tie Gartside’s Sparrow

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caddis pupa nymph

Solomon caddis pupa variant

December 4, 2020March 11, 2021 barryoc

This variant of the semi realistic Solomon caddis pupa is a relative easy tie and has a few nice techniques to take further on other patterns. Hook: Ahrex FW560 # 12 Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Brown Rib: Tying thread Body: … Continue reading Solomon caddis pupa variant

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fly tying bottom crawler jig nymph

How to tie the bottom crawler jig nymph

November 16, 2020March 9, 2021 barryoc

A little jig with a couple of nice techniques for breathing gills and a shell back. Hook: Barbless jig # 12 Bead: 4mm silver slotted Tungsten Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Olive Tag: Red Floss Rib: Fine silver wire Shell back: … Continue reading How to tie the bottom crawler jig nymph

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pupa

How to tie the Red hot chilli pupa

November 9, 2020March 9, 2021 barryoc

An extremely quick and effective winter pattern for searching pocket water. Try it in smaller sizes with a green or yellow body. Hook: Mustad C49S # 10 Bead: Slotted Tungsten silver 2.8 mm Tying thread: Dyneema or white 8/0 Body: … Continue reading How to tie the Red hot chilli pupa

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how to tie water bug / Corixa

How to tie the water bug / Corixa

October 19, 2020March 9, 2021 barryoc

A little pheasant tail water boatman/Corixa that is super quick to tie and can be fished effectively both wet or dry. Tied only with pheasant tail and moose mane hair. Hook: Mustad R 30 # 14 Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 … Continue reading How to tie the water bug / Corixa

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fly tying stick fly larva

How to tie a stick fly larva

October 6, 2020March 9, 2021 barryoc

A little cased caddis fly larva that is extremely simple to tie. You can mix and match the hook size and colour of hackles used to match the debris that the larva use in your your local waters. Hook: Mustad … Continue reading How to tie a stick fly larva

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fly tying Brassie Jig nymph

How to tie the Brassie Jig nymph

October 2, 2020March 9, 2021 barryoc

Take a well known pattern and fish catcher and turn it into a Jig that has a couple of nice techniques and is super fast to tie. What more could you ask for ? Hook: Veniard Osprey Barbless Jig # … Continue reading How to tie the Brassie Jig nymph

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fly tying moose mane nymph. video tutorial

How to tie the moose mane nymph

September 23, 2020March 9, 2021 barryoc

Heres one of my moose mane nymphs, that can be fished wet or dry. Although it may look a little challenging, it’s a relatively straight forward tie that includes a few good techniques that can be put to use in … Continue reading How to tie the moose mane nymph

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fly tying strip nymph

How to tie a strip nymph

September 17, 2020March 9, 2021 barryoc

One of my ‘go to’ patterns for searching big fish. This great nymph/streamer pattern is a relative easy tie, again using only basic materials. The zonker strip used here is mink but all manner of fur strips can be put … Continue reading How to tie a strip nymph

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fly tying video tutorial how to tie large mayfly nymph

How to tie a large mayfly nymph

September 14, 2020March 11, 2021 barryoc

A nice pattern for most of the larger mayfly nymphs. Not only an easy but semi realistic tie but an extremely effective pattern with some good techniques that can be used for other nymphs. Hook: Mustad R74 # 10 Tying … Continue reading How to tie a large mayfly nymph

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how to tie Atherton Medium nymph

Atherton Medium nymph

September 2, 2020March 9, 2021 barryoc

Although this nymph is approaching 70 years old, it’s originator, Artist & illustrator John Atherton used European kingfisher for the original wing case. Perhaps using its iridescent blue to imitate the gas filled wing case of an emerging nymph, or … Continue reading Atherton Medium nymph

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Copper Nymph

How to tie the Copper Nymph

August 20, 2020March 11, 2021 barryoc

A cracking little nymph with lots of bling. Three great materials, copper wire, Pheasant tail and peacock herl make this a great pocket water pattern that gets down deep quick. Hook: Mustad R73 # 10 Tying thread: Black 6/0 Tail: … Continue reading How to tie the Copper Nymph

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cadiss pupa barry ord clerke

How to tie a simple Caddis pupa

August 10, 2020March 9, 2021 barryoc

Another good simple pattern that is quick & easy to tie. This generic caddis pupa has a couple of nice techniques and can be tied in a number of sizes, colours and weight to match your hatch or favourite pocket … Continue reading How to tie a simple Caddis pupa

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fly tying blue flash damsel

How to tie the blue flash damsel

August 3, 2020March 9, 2021 barryoc

One of the most popular patterns in the UK in recent years. When using marabou, the key to getting it right, is to get as much animation in the pattern as possible, it helps using the right marabou in combination … Continue reading How to tie the blue flash damsel

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fly tying Wood Duck nymph

How to tie the Wood Duck nymph

July 9, 2020March 9, 2021 barryoc

A nice little nymph made from one wood duck flank feather. The speckled wood duck feather gives a very realistic nymph appearance to this quick and easy generic pattern. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks on AMAZON:Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly tying … Continue reading How to tie the Wood Duck nymph

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fly tying Black Martinez nymph

How to tie Black Martinez nymph

July 2, 2020March 14, 2021 barryoc

One of the first nymphs I ever tied and fished with. Although this has the appearance of a modern nymph it was first tied back in the early 1930’s by Don Martinez from California. A great generic nymph that has … Continue reading How to tie Black Martinez nymph

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Top secret midge tying by Barry Ord Clarke

How to tie Top secret midge fly

June 29, 2020March 12, 2021 barryoc

An extremely quick and easy tie for an extremely effective midge pattern. A great fishing pattern that only requires the most basic of tying skills. Hook: Mustad C49S # 16-26 Tying thread: Sheer brown 14/0 Rib: Cobweb 8/0 white tying … Continue reading How to tie Top secret midge fly

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fly tying Scruffy Squirrel nymph

How to tie Scruffy Squirrel nymph

June 22, 2020March 11, 2021 barryoc

The scruffy squirrel nymph is a great all rounder and a good alternative to a hares ear. The combination of squirrel dubbing and a rib of Ultra lace tubing makes a very buggy morsel that ticks all the boxes for … Continue reading How to tie Scruffy Squirrel nymph

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fly tying Magic Glass Pheasant tail nymph

Magic Glass Pheasant tail nymph

June 8, 2020March 9, 2021 barryoc

A very quick and easy variant of the classic pheasant tail nymph, using only a sparse amount of materials. One for the box in various sizes and colours. Hook: Mustad R 74 # 10 Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Tail: Pheasant … Continue reading Magic Glass Pheasant tail nymph

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fly tying video tutorial how to tie Montana Damsel nymph

How to tie Montana Damsel nymph

June 3, 2020March 9, 2021 barryoc

A damsel nymph tied in the Montana nymph style. A great pattern, especially for still waters and as a stalking bug. Tie it in your favorite colours and the more weight you add at the head the more aggressive the … Continue reading How to tie Montana Damsel nymph

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fly tying Ultra Lace Mayfly nymph

Ultra Lace Mayfly nymph

May 29, 2020March 11, 2021 barryoc

  Another easy nymph technique for a long slender nymph body style that with a little adjusting will work for most larger mayfly nymphs. Hook: Mustad R75 # 10 Tying thread: UTC 70 Flou Green & Sheer 14/0 Brown Tail: … Continue reading Ultra Lace Mayfly nymph

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fly tying Gill Abdomen nymph

How to tie Gill Abdomen nymph

May 26, 2020March 11, 2021 barryoc

  A nice technique for making realistic mayfly nymph abdomen with simple materials. Hook: Mustad S82 # 8-14 Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 olive Tail: Peasant tail Abdomen: Larva Lace & peacock herl Wing case: Pheasant tail fibres Thorax: Peacock herl … Continue reading How to tie Gill Abdomen nymph

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fly tying Generic Marabou nymph

How to tie Generic Marabou nymph

May 15, 2020March 9, 2021 barryoc

An extremely mobile nymph, that uses only marabou and a copper wire rib. Although very simple the technique has to be learned in order to tie it correctly. Once you have seen this pattern wet or swimming, you’ll be tying … Continue reading How to tie Generic Marabou nymph

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fly tying Diving Caddis

How to tie Bead Head Diving Caddis

May 12, 2020March 9, 2021 barryoc

An nice little wet pattern that imitates a diving egg laying caddis fly. The small Tungsten bead head will put this caddis where it needs to be. The wing and collar creating a trapped air bubble effect. Again a few … Continue reading How to tie Bead Head Diving Caddis

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fly tying Muskrat Nymph

How to tie Muskrat Nymph

March 30, 2020March 11, 2021 barryoc

A little variant of Andre Puyan’s famous Muskrat mayfly nymph. Hook: Mustad S60 nymph hook # 8-14 Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Brown Tail: Moose body hair Rib: Copper wire Abdomen: Muskrat fur Wing case: Moose body hair coated with UV … Continue reading How to tie Muskrat Nymph

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