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There are still a few places left for the two classes that I will be holding at the International Fly Tying Symposium in New Jersey. I will also have signed copies of my new book available for those who attend the classes. Friday 14 November 6:30-9pm Mastering Parachute Patterns with Barry Clarke Sunday 16 November 8:30-11am Mastering Parachute Patterns with Barry Clarke Get tickets Parachute…

A comprehensive review by Jazz Kuschke for the discerning fly tyer of ‘The Feather Bender’s Advanced Fly Tying Techniques’ by Barry Ord Clarke. When Barry Ord Clarke was crowned Fly Tyer Magazine ‘Fly Tyer Of The Year’ in 2021, it was as much a recognition of his technical prowess as it was an acknowledgment of his unique ability to bridge the gap between traditional craftsmanship and modern…

This December, Sunday the 6th, our friend Barry Ord Clarke will be back at 54 Dean Street! If you missed the first two editions, you can’t miss this third chance! Barry Ord Clarke is one of the most famous and talented Fly Tiers in the world. He was named Fly Tier of the Year in 2021 by Fly Tier Magazine! He’s the author of multiple fly tying books, and his blog, “The Feather Bender,” is one of…

Jazz Kuschke – We sat down with Barry Ord Clarke, aka The Feather Bender, to talk about the unpredictability of sea trout, why fly tying still matters in a digital world, and what drives him to keep innovating in a craft that’s already centuries old. Barry Ord Clarke needs no introduction, but we’re going to give you one anyway… Barry didn’t come to fly tying the usual way. He wasn’t handed a…

A very attractive grayling and trout soft hackle spider. Although very simple this deadly pattern is a true classic. The slight body and extremely mobile CDC hackle make this spider an irresistible river fly. Hook: Partridge Spider # 14 Thread: Sheer 14/0 Grey Tag: UTC small pearl tinsel Body: Mole skin fur Hackle: Natural CDC hackle

Another easy tie for a great little pattern. The pheasant tail shuttlecock is very buggy and a perfect pattern for still waters. Best fished static with a few twitches every now and then. Hook: Mustad Heritage S80AP # 14 Thread: Sheer 14/0 brown Rib: Medium bright gold copper wire Abdomen: Pheasant tail fibres Post: 2 or 3 CDC hackles Thorax: Deer hair spun in dubbing loop

A great little emerger that is very quick to tie. An effective midge or small mayfly emerger that works all year round. Tie it in whatever colour you require, using the best colour para post for you too see at distance or low light. Hook: Mustad Heritage R50 # 16-24 Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 grey Body: Stripped peacock quill ginger Post: White para post Wing: CDC

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An unusual slow water caddis dry fly pattern with a double wing and dense hackle, made for those days when the fish are rising steady. Slow water caddis pattern recipe Hook: Mustad Heritage Extra long Dry R43 # 14 Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Brown Body: Peacock herl Under wing: Two CDC hackles Over wing: Mottled Turkey Hackle: Grizzle saddle

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A lovely little Caddis with three nice techniques for the body, wing and hackle. This pattern can be used for any of the smaller caddis species. Fish it dry or as an emerger bith work extremely well. How to tie Alpha Caddis Alpha Caddis pattern recipe Hook: Mustad Heritage R50AP # 14-18 Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Grey Body: Two moose mane hairs, brown and black Wings: Two CDC…

A small fresh water shrimp that has accounted for many a fish. My favourite colours are a grey brown and this pink one I tie here. I make my own dubbing in a coffee bean grinder from a little pink and pearl Ice dubbing, some squirrel, Antron and waste Coq de Leon that is left over for individual hackles. Hook: Mustad Heritage C49SX # 10-18 Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Grey Weight: Lead free…

A midge emerger tied Klinkhamer style that can be fished all year round. Tie it in any size from a # 16 down to as small as you can manage in any colour you need. I recommend and mostly fish, gray and black. Hook: Mustad Heritage C49S # 16 & smaller Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Gray Body: Tying thread Post: Para Post white Rib: Tying thread Hackle: Medium Dun Thorax: Mahogany Super Fine…

An unusual attractor nymph, that has a few interesting techniques, that is excellent for searching pocket water. Tie it in any size and colour that you may require. Hook: Mustad Heritage S82AP # 10 Tying thread: UTC Fl. Chartreuse Tail: Pheasant tail Abdomen: UTC Fl. Chartreuse Nymph back: Pheasant Tail Thorax: Golden Olive Stickle dub Legs: Pheasant tail Wing case: Pheasant tail

A pattern for the arrival of the first caddis of the year. A quick almost unsinkable pattern with a little hot spot and a buggy appearance. Spring Caddis pattern recipe Hook: Mustad Heritage R50X # 14 Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Olive Hot spot: GloBrite Yarn Orange Body: UNI Yarn Green Highlander Hackle/Legs: Deer hair Wing: Two CDC hackles