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Category: Nymph flies

Nymph flies and patterns Tying Instructions by Barry Ord Clarke

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March Brown Nymph tied by BArry Ord Clarke

March Brown Nymph fly pattern

March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 barryoc

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

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tellico nymph tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Tellico Nymph

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 barryoc

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

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holy grail caddis tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Holy Grail Caddis/sedge pupa

September 9, 2021February 20, 2022 barryoc

Currently one of the most popular caddis patterns, that has a couple of interesting techniques. Holy Grail Caddis/Sedge pattern Hook: Mustad C49S # 12-16Bead: 2.8 mm tungsten slottedTying thread: Sheer 14/0 BrownRib: UTC Mirage OpalBody: Hares ear dubbingWing case: Pheasant … Continue reading Holy Grail Caddis/sedge pupa

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Zug Bug tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Zug Bug

July 23, 2021September 24, 2021 barryoc

One of the classic generic nymphs. Although originally designed to imitate a cased caddis fly, the Zug Bug has proven its effectiveness over many decades. Well worth tying up a few in # 10-16. Zug Bug pattern recipe Hook: Mustad … Continue reading Zug Bug

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Long Horn Caddis Pupa tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Long Horn Caddis/Sedge Pupa

June 8, 2021February 20, 2022 barryoc

A semi realistic and extremely effective, yet quick long horn caddis pupa. Tie it with or without a bead head in sizes 12, 14 & 16.  Long Horn Caddis/Sedge Pupa pattern recipe Hook: Mustad C49S # 12-16Bead head: 2.5 mmTying … Continue reading Long Horn Caddis/Sedge Pupa

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Fly tying for beginners Montana nymph

May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 barryoc

A new series of videos for those that are new to fly tying, to accompany my new book, ‘fly tying for beginners’ out later this year. Here I am showing techniques that may look challenging, but are totally achievable with … Continue reading Fly tying for beginners Montana nymph

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Fly tying for beginner’s Hares ear nymph

April 16, 2021May 7, 2021 barryoc

A new series of videos for those that are new to fly tying, to accompany my new book, ‘fly tying for beginners’ out later this year. Here I am showing techniques that may look challenging, but are totally achievable with … Continue reading Fly tying for beginner’s Hares ear nymph

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Fly Tying for beginners – Pheasant tail nymph

April 13, 2021May 7, 2021 barryoc

A new series of videos for those that are new to fly tying, to accompany my new book, ‘fly tying for beginners’ out later this year. Here I am showing techniques that may look challenging, but are totally achievable with … Continue reading Fly Tying for beginners – Pheasant tail nymph

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Zebra midge tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Zebra midge

March 30, 2021August 24, 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 Zebra midge

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Frenchie Fly tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Frenchie Fly

March 19, 2021August 23, 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 Frenchie Fly

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Walt's Worm pattern by Barry Ord Clarke

Walt’s Worm

March 12, 2021August 23, 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. Walt’s worm pattern Hook: # 12 Barbless … Continue reading Walt’s Worm

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WD 40 fly, tying by Barry Ord Clarke

WD 40 fly

March 9, 2021August 23, 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 WD 40 fly

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pheasant tail black tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Black pheasant tail nymph

January 20, 2021August 21, 2021 barryoc

Black Pheasant tail 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. Black pheasant tail nymph … Continue reading Black pheasant tail nymph

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gartsides sparrow nymph tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Gartside’s Sparrow nymph

January 15, 2021September 24, 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. Gartside’s Sparrow nymph pattern recipe … Continue reading Gartside’s Sparrow nymph

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Solomon caddis pupa variant tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Solomon caddis/sedge pupa variant

December 4, 2020February 20, 2022 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. Solomon caddis/sedge pupa variant pattern recipe Hook: Ahrex FW560 # 12 Tying thread: Sheer … Continue reading Solomon caddis/sedge pupa variant

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Bottom crawler jig nymph tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Bottom crawler jig nymph

November 16, 2020September 24, 2021 barryoc

A little jig with a couple of nice techniques for breathing gills and a shell back. Bottom crawler jig nymph pattern recipe Hook: Barbless jig # 12 Bead: 4mm silver slotted Tungsten Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Olive Tag: Red Floss … Continue reading Bottom crawler jig nymph

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Red hot chilli pupa tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Red hot chilli pupa

November 9, 2020September 24, 2021 barryoc

An extremely quick and effective winter pattern for searching pocket water. Try it in smaller sizes with a green or yellow body. Red hot chilli pupa pattern recipe Hook: Mustad C49S # 10 Bead: Slotted Tungsten silver 2.8 mm Tying … Continue reading Red hot chilli pupa

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Corixa - water boatman fly tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Corixa – water boatman fly

October 19, 2020September 24, 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. Corixa – water boatman fly pattern recipe Hook: Mustad R … Continue reading Corixa – water boatman fly

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Stick fly larva

October 6, 2020September 24, 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. Stick fly … Continue reading Stick fly larva

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Brassie Jig nymph

October 2, 2020September 24, 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 ? Brassie Jig nymph pattern recipe Hook: … Continue reading Brassie Jig nymph

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Moose mane nymph

September 23, 2020September 24, 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 Moose mane nymph

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Ultra midge pupa fly tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Ultra midge pupa fly

September 22, 2020October 14, 2021 barryoc

A quick and super easy wire body midge pupa that is almost indestructible. Tie it in whatever colour and size you like. Ultra midge pupa fly pattern recipe Hook: Mustad C49S # 14 or smaller Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Black … Continue reading Ultra midge pupa fly

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fly tying strip nymph

Strip nymph – streamer

September 17, 2020October 10, 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 Strip nymph – streamer

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large mayfly nymph tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Large mayfly nymph

September 14, 2020September 24, 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. Large mayfly nymph pattern: Hook: Mustad … Continue reading Large mayfly nymph

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Atherton Medium nymph

September 2, 2020September 24, 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 pheasant tail nymph tied by BArry Ord Clarke

Copper pheasant tail nymph

August 20, 2020September 24, 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. Copper pheasant tail nymph pattern recipe Hook: Mustad R73 # … Continue reading Copper pheasant tail nymph

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Simple Caddis/Sedge pupa

August 10, 2020February 20, 2022 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 Simple Caddis/Sedge pupa

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Blue flash damsel nymph

August 3, 2020August 21, 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 Blue flash damsel nymph

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Wood Duck nymph tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Wood Duck nymph

July 9, 2020September 24, 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 Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly tying tools … Continue reading 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

Top secret midge

June 29, 2020September 23, 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. Top secret midge pattern recipe Hook: Mustad C49S # 16-26 Tying thread: Sheer brown 14/0 … Continue reading Top secret midge

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Scruffy Squirrel nymph

June 22, 2020October 6, 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 Scruffy Squirrel nymph

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fly tying Magic Glass Pheasant tail nymph

Magic Glass Pheasant tail nymph

June 8, 2020August 21, 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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Montana Damsel nymph tied by Barry Ord Clarke

How to tie Montana Damsel nymph

June 3, 2020August 20, 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, 2020April 18, 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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Generic Marabou nymph

May 15, 2020September 23, 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 Generic Marabou nymph

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Bead Head Diving Caddis/sedge nymph

May 12, 2020February 20, 2022 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 Bead Head Diving Caddis/sedge nymph

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Muskrat Nymph

March 30, 2020September 23, 2021 barryoc

A little variant of Andre Puyan’s famous Muskrat mayfly nymph. Muskrat Nymph pattern recipe 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 … Continue reading Muskrat Nymph

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Chocolate & Vanilla Chomper nymph

March 12, 2020September 23, 2021 barryoc

One of the first patterns I tied and fished. The original had a Raffia shell back. This quick and easy pattern is still catching fish for me today, in both fresh and salt water. Although chocolate & vanilla is my … Continue reading Chocolate & Vanilla Chomper nymph

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