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cdc ant tied by barry ord clarke

Cdc ant fly pattern

March 3, 2021September 20, 2021 barryoc

A lovely little CDC ant pattern, that is tied with only one CDC puff and a few turns of hackle. A quick and easy pattern for the most important terrestrial, no matter where you live, that will float all day … Continue reading Cdc ant fly pattern

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fly tying Hot Butt Caddis

Hot Butt Caddis pattern

May 6, 2020September 19, 2021 barryoc

Another easy tie with basic materials that is guaranteed to catch. An elk hair caddis variant that has a little extra attractor factor. Continue reading Hot Butt Caddis pattern

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fly tying RS 2 dry fly video tutorial

RS2 fly

April 29, 2020September 13, 2021 barryoc

The RS2 fly or ‘Rays Semblance’ is a pattern that was developed in the early 1970s by American angler Rim Chung. Don’t be fooled by this simple little fly, it almost alway produces favorable results when fished. It’s probably best … Continue reading RS2 fly

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LaFontaine Sparkle pupa tied by Barry Ord Clarke

LaFontaine Sparkle caddis/sedge pupa emerger

April 27, 2020February 20, 2022 barryoc

Gary LaFontaine’s little emerger that has become a modern classic. This simple technique shows you how to create the gas filled shuck case of an emerging caddis fly to great effect. A pattern that no caddis fly specialist should be … Continue reading LaFontaine Sparkle caddis/sedge pupa emerger

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Sepia Para Dun how to tie

Sepia Para Dun pattern

April 23, 2020September 19, 2021 barryoc

A semi realistic parachute with a couple of nice tying techniques that are useful to use on other patterns. Continue reading Sepia Para Dun pattern

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