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fly tying Heinz – 57 grayling dry fly

How to tie the Heinz – 57 grayling dry fly

December 22, 2020December 16, 2021 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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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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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

Step by Step, Streamers1 Comment
Cottus Gobi sculpin streamer tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Cottus Gobio sculpin streamer

July 14, 2014September 30, 2021 barryoc

The original zonker pattern was tied by the American fly tyer Dan Byford in the 1970s and was quickly recognized the world over, as a big fish fly and extremely easy to tie, yet a realistic imitation for most smaller … Continue reading Cottus Gobio sculpin streamer

Step by Step, Streamers, Tying for Beginners16 Comments
muddler minnow streamer

Muddler Minnow – most famous of all streamers

February 28, 2013September 11, 2021 barryoc

Muddler minnow pattern notes The hook used by its originator Don Gapen was a Mustad 38941 3X Long streamer, this was one of the long flies. When tying slip wings its important to use waxed thread. The Dyneema I use … Continue reading Muddler Minnow – most famous of all streamers

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fly tying Wooly Muggler streamer

Wooly Muggler: A big streamer for big fish

February 15, 2013September 26, 2021 barryoc

Wooly Muggler  For me there are two big fish flies that I just dont go trout fishing without, Wooly bugger and Muddler minnow. Wooly Muggler streamer pattern recipe Hook: Mustad S74S NP-ZS # 6-4 Thread: DyneemaTail: Marabou and crystal hair Body: DubbingHackle: … Continue reading Wooly Muggler: A big streamer for big fish

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