Deer hair fly-tying does not have to be difficult. Barry makes it effortless.
Merlin Unwin Books Ltd is publishing Barry Ord Clarke’s new book on the 17th of September. “Deer Hair Flytying Masterclass” covers deer hair as a material in-depth, explains tying techniques, the tools and materials, and presents 44 patterns with detailed step-by-step photography.
Master the art of deer hair fly-tying with world-class instructor Barry Ord Clarke. This comprehensive guide distils a lifetime of expertise into step-by-step instructions for over 40 tactical and artistic fishing patterns – from the iconic Muddler Minnow to the modern Moose Mane Nymph.
The book provides a detailed guide to the hair of 25 different deer species, covering its various uses, the necessary tools, and the techniques needed to master the material. By pairing detailed print sequences with QR codes for Barry’s YouTube demonstrations, you get the ultimate learning experience: the precision of a book with the flow of a video masterclass.
Barry Ord Clarke has:
– 60,000 subscribers on YouTube;
– Is the only fly-tying author to have matching QR code linking fly sequences to matching videos;
– His first book in the Feather Bender series has sold over 15,000 English language copies and has been translated into French and Japanese;
– He is a former International Fly Tyer of the Year;
– He gets international publicity on all fishing magazines and fly-tying platforms, and has a series of international demonstrations booked.
TITLE: Deer Hair Flytying Masterclass
AUTHOR: Barry Ord Clarke
PUBLICATION DATE: September 2026
BINDING: Laminated boards
ILLUSTRATIONS: Colour photographs
ISBN: 978 1 913159 89 4
FORMAT: 276 x 216 mm
PAGES: 384 pages
PRICE: £60
Merlin Unwin Books Ltd
6 Rural Enterprise Centre
Eco Park Road, Ludlow
Shropshire, SY8 1FF
UK
Tel.: +44 (0)1584 – 877456
E-mail: books@merlinunwin.co.uk
Website: www.merlinunwin.co.uk
