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Bibio Pomonae dry fly by Barry Ord Clarke

Bibio Pomonae dry fly

August 2, 2023August 2, 2023 barryoc

It’s that time of year again when old red legs hatches in great numbers! This is a very easy but extremely effective bibio pattern that has worked for me for decades. Also some very neat techniques for making the hairy … Continue reading Bibio Pomonae dry fly

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Giant stonefly dry fly tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Giant stonefly dry fly

May 10, 2022May 11, 2022 barryoc

This wonderful realistic pattern uses the stonefly body tool from MvE products in the Netherlands, and CDC from David Jedlicka in the Czech Republic. Although a very realistic looking fly it’s a very easy tie and will float all day … Continue reading Giant stonefly dry fly

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blue damsel dry fly by Barry Ord Clarke

Blue damsel dry fly

May 13, 2020August 20, 2021 barryoc

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 be extremely selective, so having a couple of these in your box can be … Continue reading Blue damsel dry fly

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Quick foam hopper pattern tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Quick foam hopper pattern

March 20, 2020September 19, 2021 barryoc

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. Tied in all black it also … Continue reading Quick foam hopper pattern

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