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Extended body midge pattern

March 22, 2017September 18, 2021 barryoc

A little twisted polypropylene yarn extended body technique for a very effective adult midge pattern. Thank you for watching and please remember to subscribe to the feather benders You Tube channel, your help and support in keeping the channel going … Continue reading Extended body midge pattern

Nymph fliesLeave a comment

Even keel Mayfly nymph

March 17, 2017September 23, 2021 barryoc

An interesting departure from regular nymphs with an up-side down hook and a thorax bead keel for ballast and weight to get that nymph down fast. Thank you for watching and please remember to subscribe to the feather benders You … Continue reading Even keel Mayfly nymph

Nymph fliesLeave a comment

Glow-Bug salmon egg

February 23, 2017September 23, 2021 barryoc

With a little preperation and a couple of tricks you can produce perfect Glow-Bug salmon eggs in just a matter of seconds, This is how! Thank you for watching and please remember to subscribe to the feather benders You Tube … Continue reading Glow-Bug salmon egg

Fly fishing StreamersLeave a comment

Flatwing streamer tying time!

February 22, 2017October 2, 2021 barryoc

This is a single hackle flatwing sand eel, that is a killer fly for sea trout fishing here in Scandinavia and striped bass in North America. A real easy pattern to tie, when you know how. Thank you for watching … Continue reading Flatwing streamer tying time!

Emerger fliesLeave a comment

The CdC GP mayfly Emerger

February 17, 2017September 25, 2021 barryoc

A CdC general purpose emerger that I tie in sizes from 12-20 all you need to do is change the colour to match the hatch of most small mayflies. Thank you for watching and please remember to subscribe to the … Continue reading The CdC GP mayfly Emerger

Dry fliesLeave a comment

Klipspringer Cripple mayfly pattern

February 8, 2017September 18, 2021 barryoc

An elementary cripple/stillborn mayfly pattern for super selective trout. Although you can use regular deer hair for the wing in this pattern I use klipspringer hair. How to tie Klipspringer Cripple mayfly Thanks for watching and please remember to subscribe … Continue reading Klipspringer Cripple mayfly pattern

LarvaeLeave a comment

Blood worm fly

February 4, 2017September 26, 2021 barryoc

An elementary blood worm larva pattern that can work just about anywhere. Thanks for watching and please remember to subscribe to the feather benders You Tube channel, your help and support in keeping the channel going is greatly appreciated: Continue reading Blood worm fly

Fly fishing StreamersLeave a comment

The Dog Nobbler

January 31, 2017October 2, 2021 barryoc

I dont normally tie lures but this classic British lure from Sid Knight deserves a tutorial. Although tied for freshwater it has also accounted for numerous sea trout in the salt for me.Thanks for watching and please remember to subscribe … Continue reading The Dog Nobbler

Emerger fliesLeave a comment

Quill and herl emerger

January 30, 2017September 25, 2021 barryoc

An easy midge emerger tied with stripped quill, peacock and ostrich herl and a little splash of CdC. Thanks for watching and please remember to subscribe to the feather benders You Tube channel, your help and support in keeping the … Continue reading Quill and herl emerger

Dry fliesLeave a comment

Irish style mayfly pattern

January 27, 2017September 18, 2021 barryoc

A we one from the green isle for friday. I just love tying these traditional Irish style mayfly patterns, three hackles in a lovley mix of golden olive and green. Have a great weekend my feathery friends! How to tie … Continue reading Irish style mayfly pattern

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Damsel nymph

January 25, 2017September 23, 2021 barryoc

An up-side down still water / lake damsel nymph with a weighted abdomen fishes really well with an irresistible swimming action, especially when things are slow. Thanks for watching and please remember to subscribe to the feather benders You Tube … Continue reading Damsel nymph

Dry flies2 Comments

Tying foam and cone caddis dry fly

January 24, 2017September 18, 2021 barryoc

A cracking little pattern that always has a place in my trout fly box. The flat deer hair wing and foam head make it fish very realistically evan when fished static. Thanks for watching and please remember to subscribe to … Continue reading Tying foam and cone caddis dry fly

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Hatching mayfly nymph

January 22, 2017September 19, 2022 barryoc

Sunday’s pattern to represent the larger burrowing mayfly nymph when hatching. Thanks for watching and please remember to subscribe to the feather benders You Tube channel, your help and support in keeping the channel going is greatly appreciated: Continue reading Hatching mayfly nymph

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How to tie bunny bugger streamer

January 20, 2017October 2, 2021 barryoc

A super simple bugger technique using zonker or cross cut strips that only takes a few minutes to tie. Thanks for watching and please remember to subscribe to the feather benders You Tube channel, your help and support in keeping … Continue reading How to tie bunny bugger streamer

Emerger fliesLeave a comment

How to tie Partidge caddis emerger

January 15, 2017September 25, 2021 barryoc

A real quick and simple pattern that works wonders under caddis hatches, pulled long and slow just under the surface. Have a great Sunday Friends! Thanks for watching and please remember to subscribe to the feather benders You Tube channel, … Continue reading How to tie Partidge caddis emerger

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Mickey Finn fly

January 12, 2017October 2, 2021 barryoc

Without a doubt one of the classic bucktails, an easy pattern to tie, but its seldom that you see it tied well! Here’s the full tutorial, how to tie the tinsel body, what bucktail to use and the correct way … Continue reading Mickey Finn fly

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Phantom Zonker streamer

January 11, 2017October 2, 2021 barryoc

This is a cold water – bright day pattern that has taken a whole load of sea trout in salt water for me. The great thing about this pattern is the double effect it has in both reflected and direct … Continue reading Phantom Zonker streamer

Emerger fliesLeave a comment

Deer hair suspender midge

January 7, 2017November 6, 2022 barryoc

The second technique for tying a deer hair parachute hackle that will float all day long and then some. Midge fly Thanks for watching and please remember to subscribe to the feather benders You Tube channel: Buy MUSTAD signature hooks … Continue reading Deer hair suspender midge

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Silicone sand eel streamer

January 6, 2017October 2, 2021 barryoc

A ultra quick realistic sand eel pattern made from the silicone legs of a deep sea muppet. Great little salt water pattern that fishes extremely well! How to tie Silicone sand eel streamer Thanks for watching and please remember to … Continue reading Silicone sand eel streamer

Nymph flies2 Comments

Grey goose nymph – how to tie

January 5, 2017September 23, 2021 barryoc

Frank Sawyer’s grey goose nymph that he developed for mayfly nymph feeding trout and grayling in Swedish Lapland. Thanks for watching and please remember to subscribe to the feather benders You Tube channel: Continue reading Grey goose nymph – how to tie

Deer Hair techniques, Fly fishing Streamers1 Comment

Deer hair gobi streamer

January 4, 2017October 2, 2021 barryoc

This little streamer has proven extremely effective in salt water for sea trout in the spring. The combination of weighted eyes and deer hair head give it a attractive muddler minnow effect for sea trout fishing that are feeding A … Continue reading Deer hair gobi streamer

Dry fliesLeave a comment

Tying a deer hair parachute hackle

January 3, 2017September 18, 2021 barryoc

Another different deer hair technique, this time showing you how to tie a parachute hackle made of deer hair. Thanks for watching and please remember to subscribe to the feather benders You Tube channel: Continue reading Tying a deer hair parachute hackle

Emerger fliesLeave a comment

Floating Deer hair pupa

November 3, 2016September 25, 2021 barryoc

This tutorial for the floating deer hair pupa, shows you how to spin, pack, clip and sand deer hair for a ultra tight body effect on small flies. Please remember to subscribe to the feather benders You Tube channel: Buy … Continue reading Floating Deer hair pupa

Nymph fliesLeave a comment

How to tie Stonefly Nymph

October 29, 2016September 22, 2021 barryoc

This is a simple but little more advanced technique for a stonefly nymph tied with nymph skin and cdc. Continue reading How to tie Stonefly Nymph

Fly fishing Streamers2 Comments

How to tie Melt Glue Zonker streamer

August 16, 2016October 2, 2021 barryoc

An excellent technique for tying uniform and transparent bodies on Zonkers. Please remember to subscribe to the feather benders You Tube channel: Continue reading How to tie Melt Glue Zonker streamer

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Sea Bass Herring streamer

August 12, 2016October 2, 2021 barryoc

This is an old one but still a good one, not only for bass but just about anything that will chase minnows. How to tie Sea Bass Herring streamer Please remember to subscribe to the feather benders You Tube channel: … Continue reading Sea Bass Herring streamer

Fly fishing Streamers, Step by Step1 Comment

3 minute Glass Eel streamer

June 10, 2016September 30, 2021 barryoc

This pattern is an absolute must if you fish for sea run browns. Extremely quick to tie and very realistic. This pattern I developed to imitate the small glass eels that in the past couple of years arrived in huge … Continue reading 3 minute Glass Eel streamer

Dry flies2 Comments

Tying Mutant Melt Glue Ant

May 26, 2016March 8, 2021 barryoc

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Video tutorial: Attaching tying thread and whip finish

February 4, 2013June 5, 2020 barryoc

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Video tutorial for a simple rag worm

January 24, 2013June 5, 2020 barryoc

Although its still a few months before the rag worms start swarming on the coast for thier annual spawn, its always good to have them tied up before hand. For those of you who find the earlier rag worm pattern … Continue reading Video tutorial for a simple rag worm

Nymph flies1 Comment

Gammarus Locustra fly pattern

January 18, 2013September 22, 2021 barryoc

Continue reading Gammarus Locustra fly pattern

shrimp, Step by Step2 Comments

How to tie CdC shrimp video tutorial

January 17, 2013March 23, 2021 barryoc

A simple but effective shrimp for salt water sea trout. Yet another older video but they tying technique is still valid. Continue reading How to tie CdC shrimp video tutorial

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How to tie Fritz Shrimp video tutorial

January 17, 2013March 23, 2021 barryoc

Another pattern for salt water sea trout that has been extremely productive for me over the years. Continue reading How to tie Fritz Shrimp video tutorial

Fly fishing Streamers, Step by StepLeave a comment

Melt Glue Zonker or Virtual Minnow streamer

January 16, 2013September 20, 2021 barryoc

The original zonker pattern was tied by the American fly tyer Dan Byford in the 1970s and was quickly recognised the world over, as a big fish fly and extremely easy to tie, yet realistic imitation for most smaller bait … Continue reading Melt Glue Zonker or Virtual Minnow streamer

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Tying the sea Bass Herring

January 15, 2013October 17, 2021 barryoc

Heres another video tutorial I made some time ago for the sea bass herring. A simple but effective pattern for salt water fishing using E-Z Body tube. This pattern can be adapted for many bait fish and eel patterns so … Continue reading Tying the sea Bass Herring

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Tying the Thunder Creek streamer

January 12, 2013September 20, 2021 barryoc

This is a video I made some years ago, but its quite easy to follow and all the basics are there, so give it a go. I have half a dozen or so more video tutorials that I will post … Continue reading Tying the Thunder Creek streamer

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