I’m not sure of the origins of this interesting pattern but it looks very fishy as both a Dun and an emerger. The hackle and legs are made from the long guard hairs from a hares mask (not ears) and create a very scruffy buggy effect. Here I use a foam cylinder for the collar […]

We all know the original Dyret pattern from Gunnar Bingen, but here is a pattern that I have been playing with the past two seasons that has been a killer for wild brown trout. Just a simple variant of the original tied in black with a Bibio hot spot.     Hook: Mustad R43 Long […]

A pattern from Gordon Van Der Spuy’s book The Feather Mechanic, is a simple and quick damsel nymph that has lots of movement. Fish it slowly as a natural or with a faster jerky receive as an attractor, both work well.     Hook: Mustad Heritage C53 # 8-14 Tying Thread: Sheer 14/0 Olive Tail: […]

Here is a quick and useful hackle technique that can be used for all types of hackle.     Buy my BOOK “Flytying for beginners” on AMAZON USA https://amzn.to/3451ALJ. Buy my BOOK “The feather Benders Fly Tying Techniques” https://amzn.to/2WgqeCe.   Fly Tying a Spider hackle technique with Barry Ord Clarke A simple technique for tying […]

Flyfish Europe AS: “An absolute must for midge fishing! This super quick and easy pattern should have a place in every midge fishermans box. With only two materials this is one of the quickest and most effective patterns that I know. Tie it in any colour you like from #16 and smaller. This will quickly […]

Flyfish Europe AS: “Another popular hair wing salmon fly, this time tied flame thrower style. The KK as it is also known is typical of the modern European hair wing patterns. You can also tie it in its original style with an over wing of black Arctic runner”.     Hook: Mustad Heritage DL71UAP # […]