We are thrilled to announce a monumental new addition to every flytyer’s library: Deer Hair Flytying Masterclass by world-class expert Barry Ord Clarke. Set to be published in September 2026, this comprehensive guide promises to transform how you work with one of the most rewarding yet historically challenging materials in flytying.
Table of Contents
Demystifying Deer Hair
While many flytyers consider deer hair to be a difficult material to tame, this masterclass ensures it doesn’t need to be. Barry Ord Clarke shares his lifetime of knowledge, offering a detailed profile to 25 types of deer hair. Readers will learn about their different uses, the necessary tools, and all the techniques required to master the craft.
Over 40 Essential Patterns
The book features step-by-step tutorials for over 40 essential patterns. Tyers of all skill levels will learn to tie everything from classics with a twist to modern innovations like Clarke’s Deer Hair Pupa.
Featured patterns include:
- The iconic Muddler Minnow
- A new look Goddard’s Caddis
- The Sparkle Dun and Deer Hair Diver
- The Skitter Bug and Henry’s Fork Stone
As showcased in the preview image the book’s layout provides crystal-clear, step-by-step visual instructions on vital skills like spinning, packing, and trimming a classic Muddler head.
The Best of Both Worlds: Print Meets Digital
What truly sets this masterclass apart is its modern, interactive approach to learning. As highlighted in the cover, the book comes with video links to the author tying online.
QR codes on the pages seamlessly link to Barry’s YouTube channel for extra support, giving tyers the ultimate learning experience. You can work carefully at your own pace using the high-quality print instructions, and then jump straight to the optional video for a comprehensive visual tying lesson.
Book Details at a Glance
- Title: The Feather Bender’s Deer Hair Masterclass
- Author: Barry Ord Clarke
- Pages: 384
- Publication Date: September 17, 2026
- Purchase Available: September 3, 2026
- Price: £60
- ISBN: 978-1-913159-89-4
How to Pre-Order
Don’t miss out on this unmissable masterclass. You can secure your copy ahead of the official release date by pre-ordering directly from Merlin Unwin Books here:
Pre-Order Deer Hair Flytying Masterclass Here
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