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Partridge and Orange spider tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Partridge and Orange wet fly

November 24, 2020September 25, 2021 barryoc

This is my take on one of the all time classic soft hackle patterns that in recent years has experienced a comeback. Partridge and Orange wet fly pattern recipe Hook: Partridge_Spider # 14 Tying thread: Cobweb 6/0 Orange Hackle: Brown … Continue reading Partridge and Orange wet fly

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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

Nymph flies2 Comments
Red hot chilli pupa tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Red hot chilli pupa

November 9, 2020September 24, 2021 barryoc

An extremely quick and effective winter pattern for searching pocket water. Try it in smaller sizes with a green or yellow body. Red hot chilli pupa pattern recipe Hook: Mustad C49S # 10 Bead: Slotted Tungsten silver 2.8 mm Tying … Continue reading Red hot chilli pupa

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parachute ant fly pattern tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Parachute ant fly

November 3, 2020September 12, 2021 barryoc

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 feeding trout no matter where you … Continue reading Parachute ant fly

Deer Hair techniques, Emerger fliesLeave a comment
Strawman fly tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Strawman fly

October 30, 2020September 24, 2021 barryoc

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 this spun deer hair bodied caddis … Continue reading Strawman fly

Emerger flies3 Comments
fly tying John Goddard emerger

John Goddard emerger variant

October 27, 2020September 26, 2021 barryoc

One of John Goddard’s lesser known but extremely effective patterns. The original JG emerger used a brown and grizzle hackle mixed for the parachute here I use only a brown dyed grizzle along with a special technique for splitting the … Continue reading John Goddard emerger variant

Nymph flies, Tying Techniques2 Comments
Corixa - water boatman fly tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Corixa – water boatman fly

October 19, 2020March 19, 2023 barryoc

A little pheasant tail water boatman/Corixa that is super quick to tie and can be fished effectively both wet or dry. Tied only with pheasant tail and moose mane hair. Corixa – water boatman fly pattern recipe How to tie … Continue reading Corixa – water boatman fly

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Ceanis Trico spinner tied by BArry Ord Clarke

Ceanis / Trico spinner dry fly

October 14, 2020August 21, 2021 barryoc

The smallest of the up-winged may flies. Although ideally matched on a # 20-26 hook it is possible to get away with a # 18. A couple of interesting techniques here for the tails and wing. Just change the colour … Continue reading Ceanis / Trico spinner dry fly

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hares ear soft hackle tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Hares ear soft hackle wet fly

October 13, 2020September 25, 2021 barryoc

A quick and easy Hares ear soft hackle / wet fly that will work just about anywhere. Fish it up-stream as an emerger / semi dry, let it drift down stream and as it passes you give it a pull … Continue reading Hares ear soft hackle wet fly

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10 Fly Tying Books my recommendation

October 12, 2020March 15, 2023 barryoc

“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases“ The Best Fly tying Books You Should Read Over the past, 35 + years, that I have been tying flies, there are a few books that have become top reference books … Continue reading 10 Fly Tying Books my recommendation

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Green machine salmon fly tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Green machine salmon fly pattern

October 8, 2020September 19, 2021 barryoc

One of the great Canadian surface flies for salmon and steelhead. As you are probably aware I’m a sucker for deer hair patterns and this is one of my favorites for salmon and sea run browns. Green Machine pattern recipe … Continue reading Green machine salmon fly pattern

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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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Brassie Jig nymph

October 2, 2020September 24, 2021 barryoc

Take a well known pattern and fish catcher and turn it into a Jig that has a couple of nice techniques and is super fast to tie. What more could you ask for ? Brassie Jig nymph pattern recipe Hook: … Continue reading Brassie Jig nymph

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Governor Aiken bucktail streamer tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Governor Aiken bucktail streamer

September 30, 2020October 10, 2021 barryoc

One of the beautiful bucktail’s. On May 5th 2014 Vermont’s Governor Peter Shumlin signed a law bill that designated Governor Aiken bucktail streamer as the official fishing fly of the state of Vermont, as a tribute to former Governor, George … Continue reading Governor Aiken bucktail streamer

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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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Mallard slip wings dry fly

September 25, 2020August 21, 2021 barryoc

Over the past few days I have been tying up an order of several dozen traditional dry’s with mallard slip wings. I have found this extremely therapeutic , almost Zen like! But tying slip wings can prove to be challenging … Continue reading Mallard slip wings dry fly

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Moose mane nymph

September 23, 2020September 24, 2021 barryoc

Heres one of my moose mane nymphs, that can be fished wet or dry. Although it may look a little challenging, it’s a relatively straight forward tie that includes a few good techniques that can be put to use in … Continue reading Moose mane nymph

Nymph flies, Tying Techniques1 Comment
Ultra midge pupa fly tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Ultra midge pupa fly

September 22, 2020October 4, 2022 barryoc

A quick and super easy wire body midge pupa that is almost indestructible. Tie it in whatever colour and size you like. Ultra midge pupa fly pattern recipe How to tie the Ultra midge pupa fly – video Midge fly Continue reading Ultra midge pupa fly

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fly tying strip nymph

Strip nymph – streamer

September 17, 2020October 10, 2021 barryoc

One of my ‘go to’ patterns for searching big fish. This great nymph/streamer pattern is a relative easy tie, again using only basic materials. The zonker strip used here is mink but all manner of fur strips can be put … Continue reading Strip nymph – streamer

Dry flies, Tying for BeginnersLeave a comment
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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large mayfly nymph tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Large mayfly nymph

September 14, 2020March 19, 2023 barryoc

A nice pattern for most of the larger mayfly nymphs. Not only an easy but semi realistic tie but an extremely effective pattern with some good techniques that can be used for other nymphs. Large mayfly nymph pattern: How to … Continue reading Large mayfly nymph

Dry fliesLeave a comment
purple haze fly tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Purple Haze dry fly parachute

September 10, 2020March 7, 2023 barryoc

Purple Haze dry fly is extremely popular attractor started life as a parachute Adams with a purple body. There are many interpretations of the purple haze, this is just one of them. Why it works, we don’t know but the … Continue reading Purple Haze dry fly parachute

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How to tie CDC mayfly emerger

CDC mayfly emerger

September 9, 2020September 26, 2021 barryoc

A superb little CDC generic mayfly emerger that ticks all the boxes when the hatch is on. Tied in most sizes and colour combinations this is one of my top trout flies. CDC mayfly emerger pattern recipe Hook: Mustad C49S … Continue reading CDC mayfly emerger

Dry fliesLeave a comment
Hot glue ant fly tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Hot glue ant fly

September 8, 2020September 19, 2021 barryoc

This is my super quick hot glue ant, that with a little practice and preparation, takes less that 3 minutes to tie. With this technique you can tie flying ants in all black, red or as my personal favorite here … Continue reading Hot glue ant fly

Larvae, Tying for Beginners1 Comment

Simple caddis/sedge larva

September 7, 2020February 20, 2022 barryoc

A very simple yet functional caddis larva that can be tied in various colours and sizes. If you would like a lighter weight larva that can be fished closer to the surface just omit the tungsten bead and complete the … Continue reading Simple caddis/sedge larva

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nighthawk salmon fly tied by Barry Ord Clarke

The Nighthawk feather wing

September 4, 2020August 31, 2021 barryoc

The Nighthawk was designed by the well known American architect Stanford White b.1853. And was appropriately named, as he was equally well known for seducing young women and teenage girls. On June 25, 1906 his womanizing caught up with him … Continue reading The Nighthawk feather wing

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AP Pontoon emerger

September 3, 2020September 26, 2021 barryoc

One of the legacy patterns from the late Andre Puyans. An ultra simple may fly emerger that only requires basic skill and materials. Tied correctly it will take fish just about all year round on both river and still waters. … Continue reading AP Pontoon emerger

Nymph flies2 Comments

Atherton Medium nymph

September 2, 2020September 24, 2021 barryoc

Although this nymph is approaching 70 years old, it’s originator, Artist & illustrator John Atherton used European kingfisher for the original wing case. Perhaps using its iridescent blue to imitate the gas filled wing case of an emerging nymph, or … Continue reading Atherton Medium nymph

Deer Hair techniques, Dry flies2 Comments
Deer hair drake pattern tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Deer hair drake pattern

September 1, 2020September 19, 2021 barryoc

A simple yet extremely effective pattern that is easy to tie, but commands a little technique. A Deer hair drake with a parachute hackle that will float all day long and fool the most selective trout. Hook: Mustad R43 #8 … Continue reading Deer hair drake pattern

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Mayfly wet fly

August 31, 2020September 25, 2021 barryoc

Heres an older pattern for a wet mayfly that can still hold its own today. Although not fished so much any longer this elegant style of mayfly is a pure pleasure to tie with its simple materials on a small … Continue reading Mayfly wet fly

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F-fly, Moustique du Jura

Historic CDC flies, F-fly, Moustique du Jura

August 27, 2020September 19, 2021 barryoc

Cul de Canard, Croupion de canard or CDC as it is more commonly known has become one of the most used materials in fly tying, but its not that long ago, that there where only a handful of fly tyers … Continue reading Historic CDC flies, F-fly, Moustique du Jura

Emerger flies, Wet FliesLeave a comment

Soft hackle emerger

August 27, 2020October 5, 2021 barryoc

One of my favorite Autumn patterns to fish. A soft hackle emerger that incorporates some classic materials and a couple of useful techniques. If you pull it through still water or swing it down and across stream you won’t be … Continue reading Soft hackle emerger

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The ultimate guide to deer hair part 3

August 26, 2020March 8, 2023 barryoc

Different deer used in fly tying Here I would like to familiarize you with the different deer used in fly tying, the location of the hair on the animal, sex, age, colour, length and applications. Antelope This deer like Antelope … Continue reading The ultimate guide to deer hair part 3

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The ultimate guide to deer hair part 2

August 25, 2020November 8, 2021 barryoc

Different hairs from different locations on a deer hide In this second part of the guide to tying with deer hair I will describe the different hairs from different locations on a deer hide. Hair from each part of the … Continue reading The ultimate guide to deer hair part 2

Dry flies1 Comment
Lady Mc Connell tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Lady Mc Connell midge fly

August 24, 2020October 4, 2022 barryoc

The Lady Mc Connell midge is an interesting, but yet straightforward tie that applies only basic materials. An effective still water pattern that represents an newly hatched adult midge fly. Lady Mc Connell pattern recipe How to tie Lady Mc … Continue reading Lady Mc Connell midge fly

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The ultimate guide to deer hair part 1.

August 23, 2020November 8, 2021 barryoc

Deer hair fly tying material Having been a passionate fly tyer and deer hunter for the best part of my life, It became a natural progression for me to embrace the material these animals have provided me with over the … Continue reading The ultimate guide to deer hair part 1.

Fly fishing StreamersLeave a comment

Gartside’s Soft hackle Streamer

August 22, 2020September 28, 2021 barryoc

Jack Gartside’s soft hackle streamers must be one of the most simple but effective fly fishing streamers ever devised! Jacks original recipe: Soft hackle streamer pattern Hook: Mustad 34007 Salt Water, 3406 Fresh Water Tying thread: 6/0 Colour to vary … Continue reading Gartside’s Soft hackle Streamer

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Matarelli Special Salmon fly

Matarelli Special Salmon fly

August 21, 2020September 27, 2021 barryoc

As the name suggests, the Matarelli special is a truly special fly. The under body is constructed of a double length of heavy gauge copper wire that is twisted together. The two ends of the wire where tied in along … Continue reading Matarelli Special Salmon fly

Nymph flies2 Comments
Copper pheasant tail nymph tied by BArry Ord Clarke

Copper pheasant tail nymph

August 20, 2020March 19, 2023 barryoc

A cracking little nymph with lots of bling. Three great materials, copper wire, Pheasant tail and peacock herl make this a great pocket water pattern that gets down deep quick. Copper pheasant tail nymph pattern recipe How to tie Copper … Continue reading Copper pheasant tail nymph

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fly tying Ken Sawada wet fly

Great Sedge – Ken Sawada wet fly

August 19, 2020December 31, 2020 barryoc

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 small golden pheasant topping.BODY — Gold … Continue reading Great Sedge – Ken Sawada wet fly

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