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Tag: Sedge fly patterns

Sedge fly patterns are a type of artificial fly used in fly fishing to imitate the various life stages of sedges, which are a group of insects that are similar to caddisflies. Like caddisflies, sedges are commonly found in streams and rivers and are an important food source for many fish species, including trout or grayling. By tying your own sedge fly patterns, you can create flies that closely imitate the natural appearance and behavior of sedges, increasing your chances of success on the water.

Fly tying video tutorials are an excellent way to learn how to tie sedge fly patterns because they allow you to see each step of the tying process in detail. This can be especially helpful for beginners who are just starting out in fly tying and need to learn the basics of materials, tools, and techniques. With the help of these tutorials, you can quickly and easily master the skills needed to tie effective sedge fly patterns and start catching more fish on the water.

Overall, if you’re interested in fly fishing and want to increase your chances of success on the water, learning how to tie sedge fly patterns is an excellent way to do so. By using my online fly tying video tutorials, you can quickly and easily learn the skills and techniques needed to create effective sedge fly patterns that will help you catch more fish.

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holy grail caddis tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Holy Grail Caddis/sedge pupa

September 9, 2021April 3, 2023 barryoc

Currently one of the most popular caddis fly patterns, that has a couple of interesting techniques. Holy Grail Caddis/Sedge pattern How to tie Holy Grail Caddis/Sedge pattern Continue reading Holy Grail Caddis/sedge pupa

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CDC-para-weld-caddis tied by Barry Ord Clarke

CDC para-weld caddis/sedge dry fly

August 23, 2021April 3, 2023 barryoc

An extremely buoyant caddis pattern with a special CDC parachute hackle technique, that ticks all the boxes. Tied in a little larger sizes it doubles as a great stonefly and with legs makes an exceptional hopper! CDC para-weld caddis/sedge pattern … Continue reading CDC para-weld caddis/sedge dry fly

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Free Swimming caddis pupa tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Free Swimming caddis/sedge pupa

July 7, 2021April 3, 2023 barryoc

A quick and effective free swimming caddis larva for those who need something new in their box. Fish it dead drift or a bottom dropper as part of a team. You can also colour the body with water proof markers … Continue reading Free Swimming caddis/sedge pupa

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PDQ caddis tied by Barry Ord Clarke

PDQ Caddis/Sedge dry fly

June 23, 2021April 3, 2023 barryoc

Continuing the quick flies to tie,the PDQ (pretty damn quick) caddis will not only float all day long, but it also takes under 4 minutes to tie! This very simple technique, uses a single natural CDC hackle and a small … Continue reading PDQ Caddis/Sedge dry fly

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Long Horn Caddis Pupa tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Long Horn Caddis/Sedge Pupa

June 8, 2021April 3, 2023 barryoc

A semi realistic and extremely effective, yet quick long horn caddis pupa. Tie it with or without a bead head in sizes 12, 14 & 16.  Long Horn Caddis/Sedge Pupa pattern recipe Hook: Mustad C49S # 12-16Bead head: 2.5 mmTying … Continue reading Long Horn Caddis/Sedge Pupa

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Solomon caddis pupa variant tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Solomon caddis/sedge pupa variant

December 4, 2020April 3, 2023 barryoc

This variant of the semi realistic Solomon caddis pupa is a relative easy tie and has a few nice techniques to take further on other patterns. Solomon caddis/sedge pupa variant pattern recipe How to tie Solomon caddis/sedge pupa variant Buy … Continue reading Solomon caddis/sedge pupa variant

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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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Simple Caddis/Sedge pupa

August 10, 2020April 3, 2023 barryoc

Another good simple pattern that is quick & easy fly to tie. This generic caddis pupa has a couple of nice techniques and can be tied in a number of sizes, colours and weight to match your hatch or favourite … Continue reading Simple Caddis/Sedge pupa

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Egg laying caddis tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Egg laying caddis/sedge dry fly

June 25, 2020April 3, 2023 barryoc

When the egg layers are active your waders can be  a popular place to deposit the eggs! Its that time of year when an egg laying caddis is an essential addition to your fly box! Heres an easy pattern that … Continue reading Egg laying caddis/sedge dry fly

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Bead Head Diving Caddis/sedge nymph

May 12, 2020April 3, 2023 barryoc

An nice little wet pattern that imitates a diving egg laying caddis fly. The small Tungsten bead head will put this caddis where it needs to be. The wing and collar creating a trapped air bubble effect. Again a few … Continue reading Bead Head Diving Caddis/sedge nymph

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Diving caddis/sedge pattern

March 7, 2020April 3, 2023 barryoc

This is a diving or egg laying caddis that is fished just under the surface with long slow pulls. The combination of partridge hackle and hen mallard breast feathers is a real fish attractor. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks Buy VENIARD … Continue reading Diving caddis/sedge pattern

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fly tying Delta wing caddis

Delta wing caddis/sedge dry fly

February 5, 2020April 3, 2023 barryoc

A delta wing caddis with an interesting body technique that can be put to good use in many other caddis patterns. With split wings and a segmented body, that is still encased in the shuck, this is a good pattern … Continue reading Delta wing caddis/sedge dry fly

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Wally wing fluttering caddis tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Wally wing fluttering caddis/sedge

September 5, 2019April 3, 2023 barryoc

A good looking pattern that has a nice technique for a dubbed segmented body and double Wally caddis wing. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly tying tools and materials shop TRIDENT FREE SHIPPING OVER $20:Buy SIMMS fishing … Continue reading Wally wing fluttering caddis/sedge

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fly tying skating caddis dry fly

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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fly tying Egg laying caddis dry fly

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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fly tying burnt wing sedge

How to tie burnt wing sedge

February 6, 2019April 3, 2023 barryoc

A quick little semi realistic caddis pattern with burnt feather wings, for those of you that like that little extra. One of my subscribers very kindly sent me a set of Renzetti wing burners, something that I haven’t used for … Continue reading How to tie burnt wing sedge

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cdc and elk hair caddis tied by Barry Ord Clarke

CDC and Elk hair caddis/sedge dry fly

December 28, 2018April 3, 2023 barryoc

Don’t let this quick and simple pattern deceive you, this is a great pattern that should have a place in every fly box. CDC and Elk hair caddis/sedge pattern recipe How to tie CDC and Elk hair caddis/sedge Continue reading CDC and Elk hair caddis/sedge dry fly

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Pheasant tail X-Caddis tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Pheasant tail X-Caddis/Sedge

September 12, 2018April 3, 2023 barryoc

This is a variant of the original John Juracek’s & Craig Mathews pattern of a little egg laying caddis. In smaller sizes it also works well when midge fishing. Pheasant tail X-Caddis/Sedge pattern recipe How to tie Pheasant tail X-Caddis/Sedge Continue reading Pheasant tail X-Caddis/Sedge

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fly tying Double D caddis dry fly

Double D caddis/sedge

January 10, 2018April 3, 2023 barryoc

A nice technique for making a CDC body, without coming in conflict with the under body of the fly. This makes the body fish deep under the surface but keep the wing high and dry. Continue reading Double D caddis/sedge

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Fly tying CDC Sparkle wing caddis

CDC Sparkle wing caddis/sedge dry fly

November 1, 2017April 3, 2023 barryoc

A quick and simple adult CDC caddis/sedge with a sparkle thorax and wing. Continue reading CDC Sparkle wing caddis/sedge dry fly

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Grey sedge tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Grey sedge dry fly

June 6, 2017April 3, 2023 barryoc

An unusual but good looking pattern. This large caddis fly ticks all the boxes when it comes to a large adult skating caddis imitation. Grey sedge pattern recipe How to tie Grey sedge pattern Continue reading Grey sedge dry fly

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SedgeHog fly pattern tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Sedgehog fly pattern

October 14, 2016April 3, 2023 barryoc

This is one of the best searcher patterns that will bring even sluggish fish up from the bottom. Easy to tie and even easier to fish. Tied with only one material, good old deer hair. Sedgehog fly pattern recipe How … Continue reading Sedgehog fly pattern

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Goddard Caddis - G & H Sedge tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Goddard Caddis – G & H Sedge

January 12, 2014April 3, 2023 barryoc

The G & H sedge, as it was originally named was created by John Goddard and Cliff Henry.  John Goddard who died last December was one of the great innovators of fly tying. This is a small tribute to one … Continue reading Goddard Caddis – G & H Sedge

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