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Video from LIVE fly tying session on Orvis UK

December 10, 2020December 11, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools Today I was live on Orvis UK facebook.I showed How to tie wally wing mayfly dun. One of my most popular patterns. I also answered general questions about fly tying.If you missed live watch … Continue reading Video from LIVE fly tying session on Orvis UK

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caddis pupa nymph

How to tie the Solomon caddis pupa variant

December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools 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. Hook: Ahrex FW560 # 12 Tying thread: Sheer … Continue reading How to tie the Solomon caddis pupa variant

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fly tying parachute ant

How to tie a parachute ant

November 3, 2020December 30, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools Being the most prolific terrestrial on just about every river and still water, this extremely simple but effective parachute ant will not only float high and dry, but tick all the boxes for ant … Continue reading How to tie a parachute ant

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fly tying the strawman

How to tie the strawman

October 30, 2020December 30, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools A very beautiful little pattern that is my take on the strawman cased caddis larva pattern. All you need is natural deer hair, a single grey partridge hackle and a little patience, to create … Continue reading How to tie the strawman

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fly tying Soft hackle Streamer

Gartside’s Soft hackle Streamer

August 22, 2020December 31, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools Jack Gartside’s soft hackle streamers must be one of the most simple but effective streamers ever devised! Jacks original recipe: The soft hackle streamer Hook: Mustad 34007 Salt Water, 3406 Fresh Water Tying thread: … Continue reading Gartside’s Soft hackle Streamer

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fly tying Ken Sawada wet fly

Great Sedge – Ken Sawada wet fly

August 19, 2020December 31, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools 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 … Continue reading Great Sedge – Ken Sawada wet fly

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fly tying Clarke's No Hackle Emerger

How to tie Clarke’s No Hackle Emerger

June 5, 2020December 31, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools A no hackle emerger that gives a very nice presentation of a hatching mayfly. An interesting technique that uses Para post yarn for the emerging wing and hackle. If you don’t have the Booby … Continue reading How to tie Clarke’s No Hackle Emerger

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fly tying video tutorial how to tie Montana Damsel nymph

How to tie Montana Damsel nymph

June 3, 2020December 31, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools 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 … Continue reading How to tie Montana Damsel nymph

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fly tying X-Factor Caddis dry fly

How to tie X-Factor Caddis dry fly

June 2, 2020December 14, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools A truly effective pattern for when those hatches of small caddis are underway, or even just fished as a all round attractor. Simple and quick pattern that pushes all the buttons! Hook: Mustad R30 … Continue reading How to tie X-Factor Caddis dry fly

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fly tying Yellow mayfly dry fly

How to tie Yellow mayfly dry fly

May 23, 2020December 31, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools This yellow mayfly dun tutorial has a simple technique I developed for making the Wally wings process quick and simple! Hook: Mustad C53S # 14 Thread: UTC Yellow Wings: 1 Mallard flank feather Tail: … Continue reading How to tie Yellow mayfly dry fly

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fly tying Yellow quill buzzer

How to tie Yellow quill buzzer

May 22, 2020December 18, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools A robust yellow quill buzzer for those hatches of midges. Fished alone or as a dropper with a team. A seriously effective pattern on still waters. Hook: Mustad C49S # 10 & smaller Thread: … Continue reading How to tie Yellow quill buzzer

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fly tying Generic Marabou nymph

How to tie Generic Marabou nymph

May 15, 2020December 18, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools 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 … Continue reading How to tie Generic Marabou nymph

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fly tying blue damsel dry fly

Adult blue damsel dry fly

May 13, 2020December 14, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools It’s soon that time of year again! This adult blue damsel is a semi realistic but easy pattern to tie. If you are on the water and the fish are taking them they can … Continue reading Adult blue damsel dry fly

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fly tying Diving Caddis

How to tie Bead Head Diving Caddis

May 12, 2020December 18, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools 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 … Continue reading How to tie Bead Head Diving Caddis

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fly tying Deer Hair Midge

How to tie Deer Hair Midge

May 11, 2020December 18, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools A quick little deer hair midge that pushes all the buttons. Not only a great fishing pattern but also a couple of nice techniques with deer hair and a very simple CDC parachute hackle … Continue reading How to tie Deer Hair Midge

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fly tying Clarkes All Purpose Emerger

How to tie Clarkes All Purpose Emerger

May 7, 2020December 18, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools Clarkes All Purpose Emerger is without doubt one of my absolute most productive trout & grayling patterns. Tied on a # 12,14 or 16 hook, as here, it makes a fantastic caddis pupa but … Continue reading How to tie Clarkes All Purpose Emerger

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fly tying Hot Butt Caddis

How to tie Hot Butt Caddis

May 6, 2020December 18, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools Another easy tie with basic materials that is guaranteed to catch. An elk hair caddis variant that has a little extra attractor factor. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks on AMAZON:Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly tying … Continue reading How to tie Hot Butt Caddis

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fly tying pay day midge

How to tie pay day midge

May 4, 2020December 18, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools A real quick and easy basic material hatching midge pattern, that can be fished static or twitched to give a little movement. One of my go-to flies for hatches of midge on still water. … Continue reading How to tie pay day midge

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fly tying RS 2 dry fly video tutorial

Tying the RS2 fly

April 29, 2020January 7, 2021 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools The RS 2 or Ray’s Semblance 2 is, in my humble opinion, one of the best fishing flies ever designed. If you haven’t fished with the RS 2, you don’t know what you have … Continue reading Tying the RS2 fly

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Sepia Para Dun how to tie

How to tie Sepia Para Dun

April 23, 2020December 12, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools A semi realistic parachute with a couple of nice tying techniques that are useful to use on other patterns. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks on AMAZON:Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly tying tools and materials shop … Continue reading How to tie Sepia Para Dun

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Dubbing techniques with fur & hair

April 20, 2020January 2, 2021 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools Five different but simple dubbing techniques using the same hair, to give five very different effects. All these techniques can be used with many types of hair & fur and adapted for dry, nymph, … Continue reading Dubbing techniques with fur & hair

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How to tie Shuttlecock emerger

April 14, 2020January 2, 2021 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools A little shuttlecock emerger with a couple of different body & wing techniques. Hook: Ahrex FW511 #10 Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Olive Trailing shuck: Parapost fibres Rib: Brown floss & natural ostrich herl Abdomen: … Continue reading How to tie Shuttlecock emerger

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fly tying hair wing Adams dry fly

How to tie hair wing Adams dry fly

April 10, 2020December 14, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools This is a very interesting variant of one of the most popular dry flies in the world. Surprisingly this great pattern, that doubles just as well for a caddis fly as it does a … Continue reading How to tie hair wing Adams dry fly

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How to using Whip finisher tying tool

How to using Whip finisher tying tool

April 8, 2020December 31, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools Another simple but essential technique for the new beginner. Watch, learn and practice. If these simple skills are learned and practiced they will not only improve your tying but also make your time spent … Continue reading How to using Whip finisher tying tool

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fly tying rubber leg Stimulator

How to tie rubber leg Stimulator

April 3, 2020December 14, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools A little twist on this modern classic from Jim Slattery. One of the great attractors that you shouldn’t be without when chasing big browns & bows. Hook: Mustad C53S # 8 Thread: Sheer 14/0 … Continue reading How to tie rubber leg Stimulator

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Three simple dubbing fly tying techniques

April 1, 2020January 2, 2021 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools This is another very important tutorial, illustrating how the same dubbing can be used in three different techniques for three very different results. All three of these techniques can be utilized on all types … Continue reading Three simple dubbing fly tying techniques

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How to tie screaming banshee caddis

March 31, 2020January 2, 2021 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools 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 on AMAZON:Buy … Continue reading How to tie screaming banshee caddis

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fly tying Muskrat Nymph

How to tie Muskrat Nymph

March 30, 2020December 18, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools A little variant of Andre Puyan’s famous Muskrat mayfly nymph. 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: … Continue reading How to tie Muskrat Nymph

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fly tying thread & Thread control

Attaching fly tying thread & Thread control

March 27, 2020December 18, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools   Following up the video on how to set bobbin tension, this is another very important tutorial, although a skill taken for granted, this shows how to attach your tying thread to the hook … Continue reading Attaching fly tying thread & Thread control

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how to Setting your bobbin tension

Setting your bobbin tension

March 26, 2020December 31, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools The second short video in the series, fly tying for beginners. One of the most important elementary skills is knowing how to set the tension on your bobbin holder. This little tutorial will help … Continue reading Setting your bobbin tension

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fly tying Foam Post March Brown emerger

Foam Post March Brown emerger

March 25, 2020December 31, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools A simple but extremely effective March Brown emerger that can be tied in sizes 10-16. The foam post and parachute hackle give perfect presentation and will float all day long. Hook: Mustad C49S # … Continue reading Foam Post March Brown emerger

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Fly hook anatomy. fly tying video tutorial

Fly hook anatomy for beginners

March 23, 2020December 18, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools In this new series, I will be making many short videos that cover all the elementary fly tying techniques, basic materials, tools and know how. These will hopefully help all those who are new … Continue reading Fly hook anatomy for beginners

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how to tie Quick foam hopper

How to tie Quick foam hopper

March 20, 2020December 14, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools You don’t need anything more complicated for fishing a grasshopper. This is a quick and extremely easy pattern that everyone can tie. Just change the colour and size you need to match the hatch. … Continue reading How to tie Quick foam hopper

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fly tying Antron caddis pupa

Antron caddis pupa

March 19, 2020July 31, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools A semi realistic caddis pupa thats a real easy tie. Just learn the technique and change the colour of Antron to match your hatch. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks on AMAZON:Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly … Continue reading Antron caddis pupa

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fly tying Grizzly Muddler streamer

How to tie Grizzly Muddler streamer

March 18, 2020December 31, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools A little twist on a well known classic with a couple old but good techniques. One of my most productive streamers, especially for sea run browns. Hook: Mustad S71 # 4 Thread: Dyneema Tail … Continue reading How to tie Grizzly Muddler streamer

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fly tying Deer hair hackle suspender midge

Deer hair hackle suspender midge

March 17, 2020January 2, 2021 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools The second technique for tying a deer hair parachute hackle with an extremely buggy effect, that will float all day long and then some. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks on AMAZON:Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly … Continue reading Deer hair hackle suspender midge

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How to tie mosquito or midge dry fly

How to tie mosquito or midge dry fly

March 13, 2020December 11, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools A simple but effective pattern for mosquito and midge fishing with a couple of nifty techniques and only using Grizzle hackle and moose mane hair. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks on AMAZON:Buy VENIARD product on … Continue reading How to tie mosquito or midge dry fly

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fly tying Chocolate & Vanilla Chomper nymph

Tying a Chocolate & Vanilla Chomper nymph

March 12, 2020December 18, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools 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. … Continue reading Tying a Chocolate & Vanilla Chomper nymph

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how to tie Black Gnat wet fly

How to tie Black Gnat wet fly.

March 10, 2020December 14, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools 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 … Continue reading How to tie Black Gnat wet fly.

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fly tying pale morning dun nymph

How to tie pale morning dun nymph PMD

March 9, 2020December 31, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools This is a little Pale Morning Dun Nymph PMD that ticks all the boxes under difficult conditions. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks on AMAZON:Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly tying tools and materials shop TRIDENT:Buy SIMMS … Continue reading How to tie pale morning dun nymph PMD

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fly tying Diving caddis

How to tie Diving caddis

March 7, 2020December 31, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools 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. … Continue reading How to tie Diving caddis

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How to tie Hares Ear nymph Variant

How to tie Hares Ear nymph Variant

March 6, 2020December 31, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools Not only one of the first flies you should learn to tie, but also tied in 2 or 3 sizes, one of the most important flies to have in your box. There are so … Continue reading How to tie Hares Ear nymph Variant

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fly tying CDC Para weld

How to tie CDC Para weld

March 5, 2020December 18, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools   This is a technique that I have been working on some time now, trying to develope the perfect CdC parachute hackle that doesn’t interfear with the underside of the thorax in anyway and … Continue reading How to tie CDC Para weld

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How to tie Vulgata mayfly emerger

March 4, 2020July 31, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools This is my take on a great pattern that my friend Svein from Vak, showed me for an emerging mayfly. Here I use a daddy long legs needle to make the detached body. The … Continue reading How to tie Vulgata mayfly emerger

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fly tying Coch-y-Bonddu wet fly

How to tie Coch-y-Bonddu wet fly

March 3, 2020December 14, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools 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 … Continue reading How to tie Coch-y-Bonddu wet fly

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fly tying little blue winged olive nymph

A little blue winged olive nymph

March 2, 2020December 14, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools   A quick and easy tie for a # 16 BWO nymph that has saved many a day for me. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks on AMAZON:Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly tying tools and materials … Continue reading A little blue winged olive nymph

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fly tying tutorial Bradshaw's Fancy dry fly

How to tie Bradshaw’s Fancy dry fly

February 29, 2020December 18, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools Another classic, this time a north country grayling fly that has produced for thousands of fly fishermen and will continue to do so for thousands more. If one red tag works, why not have … Continue reading How to tie Bradshaw’s Fancy dry fly

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fly tying Red Panama dry fly video tutorial

How to tie The Red Panama dry fly

February 28, 2020December 18, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools I have chosen this classic fancy French pattern, not only for it’s exquisite proportions and artistry, but also for how many techniques there are to be learned in one single pattern: Tippet tailing, double … Continue reading How to tie The Red Panama dry fly

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fly tying Spent green drake dry fly

How to tie Spent green drake dry fly

February 26, 2020December 18, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools Another technique for a spent mayfly. Spent mayflies have their wings slightly raised in a more up right position to 45° as with this pattern, if you would like it to represent a spent … Continue reading How to tie Spent green drake dry fly

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fly tying mayfly loop wing emerger

How to tie mayfly loop wing emerger

February 24, 2020December 18, 2020 barryoc

Search fly tying materials and tools A real quick and effective mayfly emerger that is a great pattern to have when the hatch is on. Just adjust the hook size and colour to match your hatch. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks … Continue reading How to tie mayfly loop wing emerger

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