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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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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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Parachute Adams tied by Barry Ord Clarke

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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Blue winged olive parachute tied by Barry Ord Clarke

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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CdC para weld midge emerger

May 4, 2017September 25, 2021 barryoc

This little midge has proven a great asset early on in the season under difficult midge hatching conditions and later also as a mosquito. The original had a traditional parachute hackle but I changed this recently to my CdC para … Continue reading CdC para weld midge emerger

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