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Tag: Caddis fly patterns

If you’re interested in fly fishing, you know that having the right fly pattern can make all the difference in catching fish. One type of fly patterns that is particularly effective is the caddis fly patterns. Caddisflies are aquatic insects that are found in many streams and rivers, and they are an important food source for many fish species, including trout. By tying your own caddis fly patterns, you can create flies that closely imitate the natural appearance and behavior of caddisflies, increasing your chances of success on the water.

Fortunately, there are many resources available to help you learn how to tie caddis fly patterns. One of the most helpful resources is my online fly tying video tutorials. These tutorials are created by Barry Ord Clarke experienced fly tyer who share their knowledge and expertise in a step-by-step format. By following along with these tutorials, you can learn the techniques and materials needed to tie effective caddis fly patterns.

There are many different types of caddis fly patterns to choose from, including those that imitate the larval, pupal, and adult stages of the caddisfly life cycle. Some popular caddis fly patterns include the Elk Hair Caddis, Peacock Caddis, X-Caddis, . Each of these patterns has its own unique features and materials, and by watching video tutorials, you can learn how to tie each one and determine which patterns work best in different fishing situations.

Overall, if you’re interested in fly fishing and want to increase your chances of success on the water, learning how to tie caddis fly patterns is an excellent way to do so. By using my online fly tying video tutorials, you can quickly and easily learn the skills and techniques needed to create effective caddis fly patterns that will help you catch more fish.

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Clarke's caddis fly tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Clarke’s caddis fly

March 24, 2023March 24, 2023 barryoc

A very quick and easy must have caddis. With only a tiny bunch of elk hair and a little CDC, you can tie this skating caddis that I guarantee is a game changer during caddis hatches. Clarke’s caddis fly pattern … Continue reading Clarke’s caddis fly

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Harvester Caddis fly tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Harvester Caddis fly

March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 barryoc

A quick skating caddis pattern that won’t let you down. Tie it with a natural or bleached wing for better vision. Tied with materials that I have harvested myself from the forest here in Norway. Harvester Caddis pattern How to … Continue reading Harvester Caddis fly

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October Caddis tied by Barry Ord Clarke

October Caddis dry fly

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 barryoc

Probably the last big fly of the season. The October caddis can make a great end to the season, these huge caddis flies make a big slash and are eagerly taken by trout that are approaching the spawn. This pattern … Continue reading October Caddis dry fly

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Cripple stillborn caddis tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Cripple/stillborn caddis

July 27, 2022July 27, 2022 barryoc

This cripple/stillborn caddis is a sure thing during a caddis hatch. The new Mustad Heritage Alpha Point R43AP # 10 is the perfect hook for this pattern with its 3XL shank and extra fine wire. Tie it in any size … Continue reading Cripple/stillborn caddis

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holy grail caddis tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Holy Grail Caddis/sedge pupa

September 9, 2021April 3, 2023 barryoc

Currently one of the most popular caddis fly patterns, that has a couple of interesting techniques. Holy Grail Caddis/Sedge pattern How to tie Holy Grail Caddis/Sedge pattern Continue reading Holy Grail Caddis/sedge pupa

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CDC-para-weld-caddis tied by Barry Ord Clarke

CDC para-weld caddis/sedge dry fly

August 23, 2021April 3, 2023 barryoc

An extremely buoyant caddis pattern with a special CDC parachute hackle technique, that ticks all the boxes. Tied in a little larger sizes it doubles as a great stonefly and with legs makes an exceptional hopper! CDC para-weld caddis/sedge pattern … Continue reading CDC para-weld caddis/sedge dry fly

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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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Deep sparkle pupa variant tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Deep sparkle pupa variant

June 29, 2021September 20, 2021 barryoc

A little variant of the LaFontaine classic. An absolute must have pattern if you are fishing still water caddis fly hatches. Here I demonstrate a good technique for getting the Antron shuck in place. Deep sparkle pupa variant pattern recipe … Continue reading Deep sparkle pupa variant

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PDQ caddis tied by Barry Ord Clarke

PDQ Caddis/Sedge dry fly

June 23, 2021April 3, 2023 barryoc

Continuing the quick flies to tie,the PDQ (pretty damn quick) caddis will not only float all day long, but it also takes under 4 minutes to tie! This very simple technique, uses a single natural CDC hackle and a small … Continue reading PDQ Caddis/Sedge dry 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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October Caddis fly tied by Barry Ord Clarke

October Caddis/sedge fly

September 28, 2020April 3, 2023 barryoc

A quick but effective pattern for one of the last large bugs of the year. An easy tie with a couple of good techniques that can be used in other patterns. October Caddis/sedge fly pattern recipe How to tie October … Continue reading October Caddis/sedge fly

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How to tie Poly wing caddis

How to tie the Poly wing caddis

September 16, 2020August 24, 2022 barryoc

A great pattern when the trout are selective. Only basic materials are needed for this ‘ must have’ pattern for the caddis specialist, that can be fished static or as a skater. An easy fly to tie with a couple … Continue reading How to tie the Poly wing caddis

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Egg laying caddis tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Egg laying caddis/sedge dry fly

June 25, 2020April 3, 2023 barryoc

When the egg layers are active your waders can be  a popular place to deposit the eggs! Its that time of year when an egg laying caddis is an essential addition to your fly box! Heres an easy pattern that … Continue reading Egg laying caddis/sedge dry fly

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Bead Head Diving Caddis/sedge nymph

May 12, 2020April 3, 2023 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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Screaming banshee caddis pattern

March 31, 2020September 19, 2021 barryoc

A great little skating caddis pattern from Charlie Craven, tied with elk hair. The forward wing pushes a whole load of water when its pulled through the surface. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly tying tools and … Continue reading Screaming banshee caddis pattern

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Diving caddis/sedge pattern

March 7, 2020April 3, 2023 barryoc

This is a diving or egg laying caddis that is fished just under the surface with long slow pulls. The combination of partridge hackle and hen mallard breast feathers is a real fish attractor. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks Buy VENIARD … Continue reading Diving caddis/sedge pattern

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fly tying Delta wing caddis

Delta wing caddis/sedge dry fly

February 5, 2020April 3, 2023 barryoc

A delta wing caddis with an interesting body technique that can be put to good use in many other caddis patterns. With split wings and a segmented body, that is still encased in the shuck, this is a good pattern … Continue reading Delta wing caddis/sedge dry fly

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Wally wing fluttering caddis tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Wally wing fluttering caddis/sedge

September 5, 2019April 3, 2023 barryoc

A good looking pattern that has a nice technique for a dubbed segmented body and double Wally caddis wing. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly tying tools and materials shop TRIDENT FREE SHIPPING OVER $20:Buy SIMMS fishing … Continue reading Wally wing fluttering caddis/sedge

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Egg laying caddis dry fly

June 28, 2019September 23, 2021 barryoc

This egg depositing caddis is a great pattern when the egg laying females are on the water. A simple tie that can be a game changer. Continue reading Egg laying caddis dry fly

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fly tying skating caddis dry fly

Skating caddis/sedge dry fly

May 7, 2019April 3, 2023 barryoc

A quick medium sized adult caddis fly that skates high, creating a nice wake, making it a great little attractor, with an interesting segmented dubbing body technique. Continue reading Skating caddis/sedge dry fly

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fly tying Egg laying caddis dry fly

Egg laying caddis/sedge dry fly

April 9, 2019April 3, 2023 barryoc

One of my little deer hair patterns that is super easy to tie. All you need is a hot spot tag and a deer hair dubbing loop, for an effective pattern that floats high and dry all day long. Buy … Continue reading Egg laying caddis/sedge dry fly

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fly tying burnt wing sedge

How to tie burnt wing sedge

February 6, 2019April 3, 2023 barryoc

A quick little semi realistic caddis pattern with burnt feather wings, for those of you that like that little extra. One of my subscribers very kindly sent me a set of Renzetti wing burners, something that I haven’t used for … Continue reading How to tie burnt wing sedge

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cdc and elk hair caddis tied by Barry Ord Clarke

CDC and Elk hair caddis/sedge dry fly

December 28, 2018April 3, 2023 barryoc

Don’t let this quick and simple pattern deceive you, this is a great pattern that should have a place in every fly box. CDC and Elk hair caddis/sedge pattern recipe How to tie CDC and Elk hair caddis/sedge Continue reading CDC and Elk hair caddis/sedge dry fly

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Pheasant tail X-Caddis tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Pheasant tail X-Caddis/Sedge

September 12, 2018April 3, 2023 barryoc

This is a variant of the original John Juracek’s & Craig Mathews pattern of a little egg laying caddis. In smaller sizes it also works well when midge fishing. Pheasant tail X-Caddis/Sedge pattern recipe How to tie Pheasant tail X-Caddis/Sedge Continue reading Pheasant tail X-Caddis/Sedge

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fly tying Double D caddis dry fly

Double D caddis/sedge

January 10, 2018April 3, 2023 barryoc

A nice technique for making a CDC body, without coming in conflict with the under body of the fly. This makes the body fish deep under the surface but keep the wing high and dry. Continue reading Double D caddis/sedge

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fly tying Double super bug

Double super bug pattern

November 21, 2017September 18, 2021 barryoc

An unusual peacock and deer hair pattern with a double wing. Originaly made to imitate a caddis fly the super bug is also a great searcher pattern, that will raise fish from their holding spots just about anywhere. Hook: Mustad … Continue reading Double super bug pattern

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Fly tying CDC Sparkle wing caddis

CDC Sparkle wing caddis/sedge dry fly

November 1, 2017April 3, 2023 barryoc

A quick and simple adult CDC caddis/sedge with a sparkle thorax and wing. Continue reading CDC Sparkle wing caddis/sedge dry fly

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Grey sedge tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Grey sedge dry fly

June 6, 2017April 3, 2023 barryoc

An unusual but good looking pattern. This large caddis fly ticks all the boxes when it comes to a large adult skating caddis imitation. Grey sedge pattern recipe How to tie Grey sedge pattern Continue reading Grey sedge dry fly

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peacock elk hair caddis tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Peacock elk hair caddis

June 2, 2017September 18, 2021 barryoc

This is an old but reliable pattern used especially in fast riffles and for searching pocket water. Peacock elk hair Caddis pattern recipe Hook: Mustad R30 # 14 Tying thread: Black 6/0 Body: Peacock herl Wing: Elk hair Hackle: 1 … Continue reading Peacock elk hair caddis

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How to tie Partidge caddis emerger

January 15, 2017September 25, 2021 barryoc

A real quick and simple pattern that works wonders under caddis hatches, pulled long and slow just under the surface. Have a great Sunday Friends! Thanks for watching and please remember to subscribe to the feather benders You Tube channel, … Continue reading How to tie Partidge caddis emerger

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Flying wood ant fly

December 14, 2016September 18, 2021 barryoc

When large wood ants swarm on the warmest summer days the trout go on a feeding frenzy. This is one of those patterns that you just can’t do without. Simple but realistic and quick to tie. Flying wood ant fly … Continue reading Flying wood ant fly

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fly tying model mayfly nymph

Tying a model mayfly nymph

December 13, 2016September 22, 2021 barryoc

This is a model pattern for most mayfly nymphs, all you need to do is change the hook size and material colour to imitate a whole number of different nymphs. A good pattern to know! Hook: Mustad S82 # 8 … Continue reading Tying a model mayfly nymph

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Deer hair irresistible fly

Deer hair irresistible fly

December 12, 2016September 24, 2021 barryoc

This is a pattern designed to show the pure versatility of deer hair! Tail, spun body and hackle all made from deer hair and nothing more. Three deer hair techniques that will for sure be helpful to you when tying … Continue reading Deer hair irresistible fly

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Deer hair prep for streaking caddis

December 10, 2016February 10, 2021 barryoc

I have had so many questions regarding the correct deer hair for tying the streaking caddis that I have made this little tutorial on deer hair and prep for the streaking caddis. Learn more about deer hair materialUltimate guide to … Continue reading Deer hair prep for streaking caddis

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Peeping caddis fly pattern tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Peeping caddis fly

December 7, 2016September 22, 2021 barryoc

A get down deep house building caddis pattern that has to be one of the most productive weighted grayling patterns I know, along with a couple of neat tying techniques. Peeping caddis fly pattern recipe Hook: Mustad R75 # 8 … Continue reading Peeping caddis fly

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fly tying diving or egg laying caddis

Diving or egg laying caddis fly

December 6, 2016September 22, 2021 barryoc

This is a diving or egg laying caddis that is fished just under the surface with long slow pulls. The combination of partridge hackle and hen mallard breast feathers is a real fish attractor. Diving or egg laying caddis fly … Continue reading Diving or egg laying caddis fly

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Daddy’s legs – knots in pheasant tail

November 30, 2016December 25, 2020 barryoc

This is an old but still good and quick method for tying the knots in pheasant tail fibres for crane fly and hopper legs. Its like riding a bike once learnt never forgotten! Please remember to subscribe to the feather benders You Tube channel: Continue reading Daddy’s legs – knots in pheasant tail

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fly tying Spinning deer hair in a dubbing loop

Spinning deer hair in a dubbing loop

November 28, 2016February 10, 2021 barryoc

Another deer hair technique that shows you how to make spun deer hair bodies with the use of a dubbing loop. Learn more about deer hair materialUltimate guide to deer hair part 1Ultimate guide to deer hair part 2Ultimate guide … Continue reading Spinning deer hair in a dubbing loop

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fly tying Poly weld para dry fly

How to tie Poly weld para dry fly

November 24, 2016December 25, 2020 barryoc

This is yet another parachute technique with a twist! A very satisfying method of finishing a traditional parachute hackle that also equips the pattern with a quick sight indicator. Hook: Mustad R30 # 12 Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 black Tail: … Continue reading How to tie Poly weld para dry fly

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fly tying Improving your hackle pliers

Improving your hackle pliers!

November 23, 2016December 25, 2020 barryoc

This is a priceless little trick for improving the grip of most hackle pliers substantially! Continue reading Improving your hackle pliers!

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