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fly tying Muddler mayfly dry fly

How to tie Muddler mayfly dry fly

April 28, 2020September 19, 2021 barryoc

A little variant of an Al Beatty pattern with quite a few good techniques for larger Dun mayflies. A good pattern that floats well, gives a natural footprint and can be twitched to stimulate takes. Continue reading How to tie Muddler mayfly dry fly

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Mayfly spinner Wally wing tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Mayfly spinner – Wally wing

February 4, 2019September 18, 2021 barryoc

This Wally wing mayfly is a semi-realistic spinner, that is fun to tie for those of you that enjoy this type of pattern. Not only a good looking fly but also a great fishing fly! Don’t be fooled by the … Continue reading Mayfly spinner – Wally wing

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Extended mayfly body pattern tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Extended mayfly body pattern

January 12, 2019September 18, 2021 barryoc

A simple but realistic extended body technique, that will give any mayfly dun or spinner pattern that little extra. If you enjoy watching the videos please like & subscribe to my YouTube channel. Your help and support in keeping the … Continue reading Extended mayfly body pattern

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Wally wing quill emerger

October 15, 2018September 26, 2021 barryoc

A nice looking quill bodied mayfly emerger that uses the Wally wings as the parachute post. These high placed wings are said to induce a sense of urgency in the trout, as the fly is about to take off. Wally … Continue reading Wally wing quill emerger

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Wally wing mayfly dun tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Wally wing mayfly dun

May 29, 2018September 18, 2021 barryoc

An upside down mayfly dun. This is an interesting pattern for those of you that have not tied wally wings before, they may look challenging but using this method makes it easier. Wally wing mayfly dun pattern recipe Hook: Mustad … Continue reading Wally wing mayfly dun

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