Explore my collection of wet fly patterns and discover expert video instructions for creating the best wet flies, courtesy of the renowned fly tier Barry Ord Clarke.
Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a novice, wet flies are a staple in every fly box, and with the right tying technique, you can create flies that will entice even the most elusive fish. Barry’s step-by-step instructions will guide you through the tying process, ensuring that you create high-quality, effective wet flies.
From classic wet fly patterns to modern wet flies, you’ll find a wide range of wet fly patterns to suit your preferences and fishing conditions.
So why not take your fly tying skills to the next level and create some top-notch wet flies? Follow Barry’s expert video instructions and you’ll be reeling in catches in no time.
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
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
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
A very quick and easy wet fly showing basic soft hackle techniques that are easy to master. Soft hackle wet fly pattern Hook: Sprite Competition wet fly # 12Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 RedBody/rib: UTC wire AmberThorax: Peacock herlHackle: Green Whiting … Continue reading Soft hackle wet fly
One of the iconic American fancy wet flies. Tied on a # 10 Mustad R70 wet fly hook. Although many find these classic wets challenging to tie, with a little practice and patience, they soon become natural… Royal Coachman wet … Continue reading Royal Coachman wet fly
Gee! I never thought that it would be this difficult!! This has been going around fly tyers on YouTube, and I thought that it might be a bit of fun, tying a Black Pennell, with a blindfold on! I not … Continue reading Blindfold challenge Black Pennell
This is my take on one of the all time classic soft hackle patterns that in recent years has experienced a comeback. Partridge and Orange wet fly pattern recipe Hook: Partridge_Spider # 14 Tying thread: Cobweb 6/0 Orange Hackle: Brown … Continue reading Partridge and Orange wet fly
A quick and easy Hares ear soft hackle / wet fly that will work just about anywhere. Fish it up-stream as an emerger / semi dry, let it drift down stream and as it passes you give it a pull … Continue reading Hares ear soft hackle wet fly
The Nighthawk was designed by the well known American architect Stanford White b.1853. And was appropriately named, as he was equally well known for seducing young women and teenage girls. On June 25, 1906 his womanizing caught up with him … Continue reading The Nighthawk feather wing
Heres an older pattern for a wet mayfly that can still hold its own today. Although not fished so much any longer this elegant style of mayfly is a pure pleasure to tie with its simple materials on a small … Continue reading Mayfly wet fly
One of my favorite Autumn patterns to fish. A soft hackle emerger that incorporates some classic materials and a couple of useful techniques. If you pull it through still water or swing it down and across stream you won’t be … Continue reading Soft hackle emerger
One of the original flies I have in my collection from the great Japanese fly tyer Ken Sawada. The great sedge is one of his original patterns from, I believe 1984. TAIL — Very small golden pheasant topping.BODY — Gold … Continue reading Great Sedge – Ken Sawada wet fly
One of the most highly regarded Irish wet flies tied here for both trout and sea trout. Not only a killer pattern but a great fly for the new beginner to tie and have success with. Bibio pattern Hook: Mustad … Continue reading Bibio & Jungle Bibio
The origins of this pattern are somewhat unsure. It can be traced back to the Mustad fly catalogue in the late 1920s and is listed in the Museum records as ‘being tied to customers requirements’. Others say it was tied … Continue reading Sølvdokka flue – Norwegian wet fly
One of the beautiful Bergman wet flies that is a treat to tie. There is something I find very therapeutic about tying these classic wets, but if I am doing a dozen or so, in one sitting, I become totally … Continue reading Colonel Fuller wet fly
This # 16 wet fly is loosely based upon Halford’s original dry that is still used by a great deal of anglers today. Constructed from traditional materials, crow, wood pigeon & starling, with this on the end of your line, … Continue reading Black Gnat wet fly pattern
Although a quick and easy tie, this is one of the most popular and effective mini lures of recent years. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly tying tools and materials shop TRIDENT FREE SHIPPING OVER $20:Buy SIMMS … Continue reading Cormorant mini lure wet fly
An extremely popular pattern in the UK that is used from both boat and bank. The cruncher has many variants, this is the standard that can be tied on different hook weights and fished all year round. Continue reading Cruncher wet fly
An excellent loch style pattern that is a real attractor when pulled in or just under the surface. Also an extremely popular pattern to fish as part of a team. Claret snatcher wet pattern recipe Hook: Mustad C49S # 8 … Continue reading Claret snatcher wet fly
A quick and easy tie for an unusual but effective spider pattern for small stream and river fishing. Peacock and partridge spider pattern recipe Hook: Mustad C49S # 14 Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Black Abdomen: Peacock herl Hackle: Speckled grey … Continue reading Peacock and partridge spider fly
The full tutorial for one of the true classic wet flies that works just about anywhere its fished. The famous Norwegian polar explorer Fridtjoft Nansen said ” Give me two March brown’s wet fly and a box of matches and … Continue reading March Brown wet fly
Another classic wet fly that has for the most been forgotten but its well worth blowing the dust off this one especially if you are fishing sea run browns in fresh water. Blue zulu pattern Hook: Mustad S60 # 8 … Continue reading Blue zulu fly pattern
A neat little spider pattern that has worked wonders for me when fishing a traditional across and down stream wet fly method. Brassie and partridge spider pattern recipe Hook: Mustad R70 # 10 Tying thread: Sheer black 14/0 Body: Bright … Continue reading Brassie and partridge spider
This is the trout version of the river Tay salmon fly. Also better known for being a killer sea trout pattern for peaty coloured rivers and lochs. Dunkeld wet fly pattern recipe Hook: Mustad S70 # 8 Tying thread: Black … Continue reading Dunkeld wet fly
This well known Welsh pattern represents a small beetle of the same name (red & black) that is found along the river and lake banks of the Welsh countryside. One of the classic peacock herl patterns that trout just love. … Continue reading Coch y Bonddu wet fly
An alternative technique for making substitute quill bodies in any colour that works excellent also for larger hook sizes. Thank you for watching and please remember to subscribe to the feather benders You Tube channel, your help and support in keeping the channel going is greatly appreciated: Continue reading Pseudo quill spider wet fly
Inspired by my sons first hunting trip and the beautiful feathers from the female black grouse he shot. In this simple wet fly tutorial I have tried to include as many classic wet fly elements as possible. Tail, tinsel body, oval … Continue reading Famous Grouse wet fly
One of the classic ‘Black’ flies that has survived the test of time. Classified as a fancy wet or loch style pattern the Black Pennell came from the tying bench of Mr H. Cholmondeley Pennell a wealthy Edwardian english gentleman, … Continue reading Black Pennell wet fly
