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Foam body Daddy long legs

October 4, 2019September 18, 2021 barryoc

The mother of all daddy’s. This larger than life foam bodied daddy long legs, is a great attractor that moves a whole load of water when pulled through the surface, and will float all day long. With a neat foam body technique. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly tying tools and materials shop TRIDENT FREE SHIPPING OVER $20:Buy SIMMS fishing products:EPIC water filters Very useful thing when fishing:Trouts fly fishing Premier Fly Shop & Outfitter:Polarized fishing sunglasses RHEOS 55$:TheRiversEdge flyfishing shop – Bozeman Montana:Buy STANLEY products. Free Shipping on all orders!Buy BEST fly tying VISEBuy PREMIUM fly … Continue reading Foam body Daddy long legs

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Quick quill dun pattern

September 18, 2019September 18, 2021 barryoc

This, as the name suggests, is a quick quill dun that is easy to tie and a very effective pattern for river fishing. Just change the colour and hook size to match your hatch. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly tying tools and materials shop TRIDENT FREE SHIPPING OVER $20:Buy SIMMS fishing products:EPIC water filters Very useful thing when fishing:Trouts fly fishing Premier Fly Shop & Outfitter:Polarized fishing sunglasses RHEOS 55$:TheRiversEdge flyfishing shop – Bozeman Montana:Buy STANLEY products. Free Shipping on all orders!Buy BEST fly tying VISEBuy PREMIUM fly fishing flies – RiverBum USABuy ALPACKA RAFT for … Continue reading Quick quill dun pattern

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Double Rusty Rat streamer

September 13, 2019October 10, 2021 barryoc

After receiving many requests to do some salmon fly videos, I have decided to do a collection of some of the most famous and fishable patterns. Starting with one of the classic North American hair wings and definitely the most … Continue reading Double Rusty Rat streamer

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The Feather Bender’s fly tying techniques book

August 31, 2019February 3, 2022 barryoc

“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases“ The feather bender’s new book is out, and it’s fair to say I’m pretty excited about it! Check out this video for a little sneak peek into some of the incredible … Continue reading The Feather Bender’s fly tying techniques book

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Wally wing hatch matcher dry fly

August 22, 2019September 18, 2021 barryoc

A very simple, but semi realistic pattern that has only two materials, natural mallard flank feathers and a single blue dun CDC hackle. Although the technique requires a little dexterity, take your time and you’ll soon master it! Buy MUSTAD signature hooks Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly tying tools and materials shop TRIDENT FREE SHIPPING OVER $20:Buy SIMMS fishing products:EPIC water filters Very useful thing when fishing:Trouts fly fishing Premier Fly Shop & Outfitter:Polarized fishing sunglasses RHEOS 55$:TheRiversEdge flyfishing shop – Bozeman Montana:Buy STANLEY products. Free Shipping on all orders!Buy BEST fly tying VISEBuy PREMIUM fly fishing flies – RiverBum … Continue reading Wally wing hatch matcher dry fly

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Copper John fly

August 9, 2019September 23, 2021 barryoc

This slender little pheasant tail with a copper wire abdomen is a combination of two classics. A great pattern for a generic nymph, that is easy to tie, in even the smallest sizes. A must for all fly boxes. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly tying tools and materials shop TRIDENT FREE SHIPPING OVER $20:Buy SIMMS fishing products:EPIC water filters Very useful thing when fishing:Trouts fly fishing Premier Fly Shop & Outfitter:Polarized fishing sunglasses RHEOS 55$:TheRiversEdge flyfishing shop – Bozeman Montana:Buy STANLEY products. Free Shipping on all orders!Buy BEST fly tying VISEBuy PREMIUM fly fishing flies – … Continue reading Copper John fly

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Slim Jim Stone fly

August 6, 2019September 18, 2021 barryoc

A quick and easy sparsely dressed, adult stone fly that works well for both the early and late season hatches of needle fly. For a lower profile try trimming away the hackle fibres on the underside of the hook. Buy … Continue reading Slim Jim Stone fly

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Ultra quick mayfly nymph

August 2, 2019September 23, 2021 barryoc

Something for the weekend! A quick semi realistic generic mayfly nymph, that can be tied in various colours and sizes to match the hatch. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly tying tools and materials shop TRIDENT FREE … Continue reading Ultra quick mayfly nymph

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Burn after fishing muddler

July 31, 2019October 10, 2021 barryoc

If you are out after attracting bigger trout the BAF is a good ‘go-to’ pattern for searching water. Not a challenging pattern to tie, and if you have done Zonkers & Muddlers before, you’ll find it easy! I Like the … Continue reading Burn after fishing muddler

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Quill Cul midge emerger

July 29, 2019September 26, 2021 barryoc

This is a quick and simple midge emerger that works well all year round. Use 3 or 4 CDC hackles for the wing, this in combination with the oversized hook makes the pattern hang vertically in the surface film for … Continue reading Quill Cul midge emerger

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Tying the Troth Super Skater

July 16, 2019September 18, 2021 barryoc

This skater pattern from Al Troth is a simple pattern but demands a little practice. Only two small clumps of elk rump hair tied back to back make this almost unsinkable. Not only a great attractor when fished as a skater, but also a formidable Daddy long-legs imitation for late summer. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly tying tools and materials shop TRIDENT FREE SHIPPING OVER $20:Buy SIMMS fishing products:EPIC water filters Very useful thing when fishing:Trouts fly fishing Premier Fly Shop & Outfitter:Polarized fishing sunglasses RHEOS 55$:TheRiversEdge flyfishing shop – Bozeman Montana:Buy STANLEY products. Free Shipping … Continue reading Tying the Troth Super Skater

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Free swimming blood worm

July 10, 2019March 17, 2023 barryoc

As avid fly fishermen, we are always on the lookout for new and exciting ways to catch fish. One of the most effective ways to catch fish is by using free swimming blood worms. These worms are a favorite food … Continue reading Free swimming blood worm

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Tying a Sulphur Dun mayfly dry fly

July 8, 2019September 18, 2021 barryoc

This is a low riding pattern that works well when the sulphur mayfly (Heptagenia sulphuria) duns are on the water. The close clipped underside of the hackle makes for a very natural footprint. Continue reading Tying a Sulphur Dun mayfly dry fly

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Double bubble hooper pattern

July 5, 2019September 18, 2021 barryoc

One of my “secret” patterns that has worked really well for me over the years, it almost makes fishing easy! Not representing anything in particular but just one of those flies that bring fish up. Continue reading Double bubble hooper pattern

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Large mayfly nymph

July 2, 2019September 19, 2022 barryoc

A mixed media nymph that is a real easy tie but still ticks all the boxes for a good large burrowing mayfly nymph imitation. The main trigger features of the nymph are accentuated to give it a higher attractor factor. Continue reading Large mayfly nymph

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How to tie the Jassid dry fly

July 1, 2019September 18, 2021 barryoc

The little Jassid is from Vince Marinaro’s book A Modern Dry Fly Code and was an extremely popular pattern until Jungle cock became more difficult to obtain. The jungle cock nail feather can be substituted with any small dark feather and highlighted with a drop of white varnish or UV resin. Continue reading How to tie the Jassid dry fly

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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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Tying the double decker

June 26, 2019September 18, 2021 barryoc

This is a simple technique for a double wing comparadun, that can be tied in various sizes and shades to imitate a whole load of low riding mayfly duns. Continue reading Tying the double decker

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How to tie Great Grey Caddis dry fly

June 18, 2019September 18, 2021 barryoc

A large adult caddis fly for the mid summer hatch. With a wonder wing and a mixed hackle / over wing, of partridge and medium grey dun Herbert Miner rooster. Skated over the surface with short pulls, this is a great attractor pattern. Continue reading How to tie Great Grey Caddis dry fly

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Blue winged olive nymph

June 11, 2019September 23, 2021 barryoc

This little blue winged olive nymph normally tied in sizes 16-20 is a quick and easy tie that works well as a generic pattern for most small mayfly nymphs. Continue reading Blue winged olive nymph

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Lightning Bug nymph

June 6, 2019September 23, 2021 barryoc

One of the best selling nymphs in North America and rated by many as one of the top ten must have trout flies! A quick and easy pattern that can be tied in just about any colour wished, with a … Continue reading Lightning Bug nymph

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A small black thing emerger

June 4, 2019September 26, 2021 barryoc

The SBT or ‘small black thing’ is a pattern that I would not go trout fishing without. This nondescript pattern works well all year round when there are small black flies on the water or when the fish won’t take … Continue reading A small black thing emerger

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MP 2404 mayfly nymph – Petitjean

May 28, 2019September 23, 2021 barryoc

This heavy up side down CDC mayfly nymph is a variant of Marc Petitjean’s MP 2404, that incorporates an off bead used as a keel to keep the nymph fishing the correct way. Continue reading MP 2404 mayfly nymph – Petitjean

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Green drake emerger

May 23, 2019March 17, 2023 barryoc

This green drake emerger is an effective pattern when there are prolific hatches and the fish are playing hard to get. Tie it in different sizes and colours and it works well for many species of emerging mayfly. How to … Continue reading Green drake emerger

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Antron yarn caddis pupa

May 21, 2019September 23, 2021 barryoc

A twisted Antron yarn segmented abdomen makes this easy caddis larva a nice alternative to dubbed bodies. Continue reading Antron yarn caddis pupa

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How to tie Trico spent Spinner

May 17, 2019September 18, 2021 barryoc

A small Trico spent spinner with a neat mayfly tailing technique and a segmented moose mane hair body for a semi realistic effect. Continue reading How to tie Trico spent Spinner

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How to tie Transitional Midge

May 15, 2019September 18, 2021 barryoc

A hatching midge with a little different quill body technique that gives a more three dimensional, transparent body effect. Continue reading How to tie Transitional Midge

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Baetis Sparkle wing emerger

May 10, 2019September 26, 2021 barryoc

A little comparadun Baetis, that not only works very well early, but just about the whole season. With a mixed wing and a quill body. Perfect in sizes 16-18. How to tie Baetis Sparkle wing emerger Continue reading Baetis Sparkle wing emerger

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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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How to tie Paraloop Griffiths dry fly

May 3, 2019September 18, 2021 barryoc

A little different play on a Griffiths gnat. A reverse paraloop hackle that gives a deeper presentation and doubles as a quick sight indicator. Continue reading How to tie Paraloop Griffiths dry fly

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Parachute Adams

April 15, 2019March 15, 2023 barryoc

The Adams Parachute Dry Fly is a versatile dry fly and has become recognized as a popular pattern on trout rivers around the world. One of the true classics that works just about everywhere. This one tied with a calf … Continue reading Parachute Adams

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Floating mayfly nymph

April 11, 2019September 23, 2021 barryoc

A floating CDC mayfly nymph that will fish as an emerger with the tail and abdomen under the surface, the thorax being held high with the CDC bubble wing case. Change the colour and hook size to match your hatch. Continue reading Floating mayfly nymph

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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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3M Minnow streamer

March 19, 2019October 10, 2021 barryoc

A great little minnow pattern made from Marabou, Mylar & Mallard flank. It has worked well for sea run browns but should also be just as effective for browns and bows. How to tie 3M Minnow streamer Continue reading 3M Minnow streamer

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How to tie Mixed wing shuttlecock emerger

March 13, 2019September 26, 2021 barryoc

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Generic mayfly nymph

March 11, 2019March 11, 2021 barryoc

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Blue winged olive dry fly – parachute

March 8, 2019March 16, 2023 barryoc

One of the earliest and most important mayflies for the trout fishermen Blue wing olive fly. This easy tie gives a great foot print and is the perfect pattern for calmer flowing stretches of water. As avid anglers, we know … Continue reading Blue winged olive dry fly – parachute

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Diawl Bach Hot Head

February 14, 2019September 24, 2021 barryoc

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Bubble Caddis/Sedge dry fly

February 13, 2019February 20, 2022 barryoc

An easy but effective little CDC bubble caddis pattern that can be quickly tied in various colours and sizes. Continue reading Bubble Caddis/Sedge dry fly

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How to tie IOBO emerger

February 12, 2019August 24, 2021 barryoc

About IOBO emerger The original IOBO emerger or IOBO Humpy, as it is also known, was designed by Jack Tucker and for years was a somewhat secret pattern, only known to the privileged few. But this tiny non-specific emerger caught … Continue reading How to tie IOBO emerger

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