wow, another great fly Barry. i don't see how any fish could pass this up. if i were a fish, i would bite. i'll bet that i could drop this fly into someones swimming pool and pull out a fish. ha. great idea in design, thanks!
Is there any reason you tie in the hackle last? I tie them in like you, and sometimes tie them in first, but I have not rationale behind it. Any ideas? Great looking fly though Barry, I shall certainly tie some wire bodied soft hackles. Cheers.
Hi Donald, the traditional method/technique is as you mention, and tie the hackle in first, pointing out over the hook eye. This was done so when the body was finished the hackle would be wound backwards into the thorax anti clockwise and then the tying thread wound through the hackle clockwise to strengthen it and finish up behind the hook eye. We now know that this isn't necessary with modern hackle.
@@Thefeatherbender Thanks Barry, that is really helpful. I use both techniques fairly randomly, but never wound the hackle anticlockwise as you suggest, so losing any benefit. Also, it's very annoying when, having tied the hackle in first, it breaks after the body has been completed.
Nice weighted soft hackle BOC, thanks for outstanding instruction as usual. It appears your go to thread for many patterns is Sheer. I am curious as to this preference. For example, is it strength, color, ability to lay flat, and/or minimal bulk. Today's fly tiers have many threads at their disposal. I tend to gravitate to Danville 6/0 as it is easy to manipulate flat (limit bulk + nice underbody prep for quills) or corded profile (ribbing), and I like many of the colors that hold true to aquatic insects. Anyway, just curious as to your preference for Sheer. Thanks!
Ciao Enzo, come stai! Sheer is a reasonably priced, lightly waxed, super strong,14/0 multi strand tying thread. As you mention, it can be spun into a flat profile and split, or used for under bodies for floss and tinsel with minimum build up, or spun into a round profile for many applications such as ribbing, lifting tails, more purchase for slippery materials... Its available in 12 colours, that I find cover most patterns. You should try it, I'll be interested in what you think.
@@khaliskhalis2055 Yes! They are designed to have the correct shape for the insect or life cycle stage of the insect you intend to imitate. Dry fly hooks are also a lighter wire so they float better and wet fly & nymph hooks are a heavier wire so they sink.
Lovely work, quite well done. I'm a tremendous fan of your work.
Thank you, new book coming soon!
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Merci Simon.
awesome pattern thanks really enjoy watching your tying. thanks see ya joe.
Awesome, thank you Joe.
As always Mr.Clark has once again presented an EXCELLENT WET FLY.
Thank you Randy.
Lovely looking fly, thanks Barry, stay safe. Big Davie
Thanks David, you too!
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Thanks Brian.
Very nice, simple wet fly, clean, nicely done, thanks Barry.
Glad you enjoyed it Lee.
That's a Beauty! Love the body/rib technique, thanks Barry.
You are very welcome Joe.
Fantastic tying as always Barry. Well done
Thank you Kindly DD.
That’s a really nice technique on the body there Barry. And, I feel confident in having a go at tying this pattern. Thank you for another one dude. 😊
Thanks Dude, go for it!
A "Brassie body spider." I'm going to have to try that pattern, Barry. Thanks for sharing!
Any time James!
Very nice, Barry. Love the use of wire for body and rib.
Glad you like it Ed.
That looks like a marvelous fly for arctic char, especially now after most rivers are closed for fishing here in norway, unfortunatley.
Hei, takker, kanskje, aldri proved det på røye!
Brilliant! Thanks Mr Clarke.
You are very welcome Todd.
excellent, thanks again sir! Still digging in your book and getting better day after day. Practice is the only way. :)
Thanks Hugo, Thats Excellent so pleased that you are finding it helpful!
wow, another great fly Barry. i don't see how any fish could pass this up. if i were a fish, i would bite. i'll bet that i could drop this fly into someones swimming pool and pull out a fish. ha. great idea in design, thanks!
Thanks Timmy!
Lovely pattern Barry
Thank you Rocky.
Very nice pattern
Thanks a lot Ed.
Gracias Barry, excelente como siempre.
Gracias Daniel...
Gonna tie a few of those up for Brookies this weekend. Let ya know how it goes.
Please do, good luck with them Chad!
nice fly
Thanks Guy.
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Is there any reason you tie in the hackle last? I tie them in like you, and sometimes tie them in first, but I have not rationale behind it. Any ideas? Great looking fly though Barry, I shall certainly tie some wire bodied soft hackles. Cheers.
Hi Donald, the traditional method/technique is as you mention, and tie the hackle in first, pointing out over the hook eye. This was done so when the body was finished the hackle would be wound backwards into the thorax anti clockwise and then the tying thread wound through the hackle clockwise to strengthen it and finish up behind the hook eye. We now know that this isn't necessary with modern hackle.
@@Thefeatherbender Thanks Barry, that is really helpful. I use both techniques fairly randomly, but never wound the hackle anticlockwise as you suggest, so losing any benefit. Also, it's very annoying when, having tied the hackle in first, it breaks after the body has been completed.
Nice weighted soft hackle BOC, thanks for outstanding instruction as usual. It appears your go to thread for many patterns is Sheer. I am curious as to this preference. For example, is it strength, color, ability to lay flat, and/or minimal bulk. Today's fly tiers have many threads at their disposal. I tend to gravitate to Danville 6/0 as it is easy to manipulate flat (limit bulk + nice underbody prep for quills) or corded profile (ribbing), and I like many of the colors that hold true to aquatic insects. Anyway, just curious as to your preference for Sheer. Thanks!
Ciao Enzo, come stai! Sheer is a reasonably priced, lightly waxed, super strong,14/0 multi strand tying thread. As you mention, it can be spun into a flat profile and split, or used for under bodies for floss and tinsel with minimum build up, or spun into a round profile for many applications such as ribbing, lifting tails, more purchase for slippery materials... Its available in 12 colours, that I find cover most patterns. You should try it, I'll be interested in what you think.
@Robert Pelletier Thanks Robert for sharing your thoughts on Sheer. I will give it a go.
@@Thefeatherbender ciao BOC you are gentlemen and scholar. I will give the Sheer a go. Great tying and hope you enjoy some good hunting this season.
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@@Thefeatherbender hey is there any different between fly hooks and the normal one?sorry im only 14 and new on fly tying
@@khaliskhalis2055 Yes! They are designed to have the correct shape for the insect or life cycle stage of the insect you intend to imitate. Dry fly hooks are also a lighter wire so they float better and wet fly & nymph hooks are a heavier wire so they sink.
@@Thefeatherbender thank you very much but how do i figure it?