Fly Tying a mayfly dry fly spinner with Barry Ord Clarke

This Wally wing mayfly dry fly spinner is a semi-realistic spinner, that is fun to tie for those of you that enjoy this type of pattern. Not only a good looking dry fly but also a great fishing fly! Don't be fooled by the delicate looking wings, they are surprisingly robust.
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[@Lanny-io9bi]

The ones who tie flys are such great artists and so creative!! I only tie simple Crappie jigs but really admire and love watching fly ties! Awesome job!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Lanny!

[@andres_chartreux]

I don’t even fly fish and watched the whole thing! Amazing!

[@Thefeatherbender]

So pleased that you enjoyed it Andres.

[@burchlandoutdoors4500]

Same

[@tomokiflyfishing]

M

[@earllubold2505]

I just purchased your new book of fly tying techniques. I cannot wait to receive it.

[@quail4145]

I had absolutely no idea this was a thing people did and I have absolutely no idea why this video was recommended to me however I am amazed by this, it must take so much precision and concentration and for that I admire you

[@quail4145]

Also these are really cool and I kind of want to collect them now

[@chasingthefish9042]

I tied flies with my grandfather when I was a little boy. It was a blast when i left the army i decided to give it another go but i can't use a fly rod so i stopped. I still love watching it being done it's very soothing.

[@RedBarron14]

Thats some seriously next level fly tying. Looks absolutely astonishingly nice. Love your work. It is addictive watching fly tying, but this delicate fly is definitely next level. Without doubt one of the better videos I've seen. I dont know how long it would really last, but looks truly wicked.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks, they are surprisingly robust!

[@Sidiousmoz]

When I saw the quality of the wing and how you used the resin top trick, I thought “This man is talented AND he has a big brain”. always so incredible and educational. Thank you.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you...

[@MrKying]

Beautiful. Your patience and artistry is like a bonsai master at work.

[@venomlink2033]

Excellent use of UV resin! I’ve been fly tying/fishing as a hobby for quite a while now, and have never seen it used this way! I can’t wait to attempt to replicate this. Keep up the great content!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Ken, let me know how you get on.

[@UWKINGKZ]

This is an art . I do not ever tie flys nor will i ever . I enjoy watching such beautiful art

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you sikerkills.

[@heychunkwagon]

This video has given me the itch to start tying my own flyers!! I will be viewing more of your videos!!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Good! Go for it Carlos!

[@davidgannon5120]

Barry's simply thw best fly tyer out there. Elegant realism. Beautiful

[@Thefeatherbender]

Wow, thanks David!

[@robertperman8967]

Beautiful work!! Tight lines🦟🪰🪲!!!!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks.

[@issuinoyume85]

Holy moly, never knew fly tying could be elevated to such an art form. Excellent work!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you.

[@MrGibsn1960]

No lie, I'm pretty new to tying, but your ties are what I push myself to achieve. I keep trying with all the false self confidence in the world and they look like Frankenstein's monster. Love the content and I appreciate the challenge and beautiful flies.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thats fantastic, thank you. Good luck with your tying.

[@rewolfe333]

Very good tyer !!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Wolfe.

[@JStocker808]

This is SO amazing! The realism is...UNREAL!! I wish I had the skills to be able to have the vision to create this kind of thing. You are an amazing artist!!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you, it's only practice.

[@terdfergeson23]

You can do it to, with a magnifying glass you would be amazed what your fingers can do.

[@yellowduckass]

As a new tyer I was jaw on the ground just about the whole video. Good job sir!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Chris, thanks. Lots of good patterns here on the channel to get you going if you are new to fly tying. If you run into any problems, just send me a comment and I'll do my best to help. All the best FB.

[@blakehunter7443]

That tie sure favors a steady hand. Wow! What a beautiful pattern

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you! 😊

[@jaynesjunction]

Perfect patience - delicate way of tying. With technical flies like this one, I definitely need to learn your patience and calmness without being frustrated with so many elements in the way.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Ken, practice, practice and more practice... You can do it.

[@jaynesjunction]

@@Thefeatherbender Thanks, I tied up a dozen last week.

[@mikewalters4994]

GREAT LOOKING MAY FLY!!.. You make that look so easy. The way you handle your tools, you would have made a GREAT heart surgeon. Thanks for another GREAT lesson. Mike Walters Alabama U.S

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Mike, you are very kind...

[@robinred1851]

Fly tying is a hobby on its own. Because of work and other things I gave up fishing and fly tying some 15 years ago. Bud this is so good and inspiring I just must pick it up again. Blessing from the Čech Republic.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Nice to hear Robbie, get that vice out again! Good luck.

[@phineartz]

Beautiful tie! You really threw the kitchen sink at this one- Impressive! 👏

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks, give it a go!

[@TheGRider56]

Brilliant and beautifully done.

[@christoferholt231]

I watched it all the way through. Very good amazed

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Chris.

[@chriswaggoner3434]

3 decades ago i was lucky enough to send some time tying and fishing with Wally Lutz. The Wally Wing was truly an innovation in the tying world for duns and spinners. Another pattern Wally invented was a double winged caddis which I helped named the "no-brainer." Is that pattern on KZbin? If not I'll tie and post Wally's pattern. I have a few other patterns he showed me while fishing. Several are single material and extremity effective.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Chris, thats good, I am in contact with Wally never met him though! I'll have to have a look at that no brainer!

[@almelling6699]

I never thought my fly tying hero was an Oldham lad, me from Royton,Rochdale, Portugal, now Manila, to finish my years off at 78 years fly tying.. great videos, thank you.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Oh yes, Oldham born...Thanks Al.

[@Derwentmole]

Smashing tying and pattern, thanks!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@finnlarsen7279]

Fantastic technique

[@scottcozart8950]

That's pure art. Just amazing. Beautiful job!!!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Scott.

[@lakecresting]

It is a pleasure to watch you tie such a beautiful fly!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Doug, always good to get positive feedback.

[@kurzhaarguy]

Very nicely illustrated and tied. This is a nice blend of traditional and modern technique and material. Well played, Barry.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Kurz...

[@paulsangster9153]

By far one of the videos that I enjoy watching the most. Thank you very much Bender, with winter just around the corner I am going to rewatch many of your vids......may even hook the vise to the table. Lol.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Paul, good luck with that!

[@ciprianoltean4716]

Erați cel mai tare ! Te urmăresc cu plăcere și îmi place că explici totul! Felicitări ! 👍

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you.

[@karolkeller3850]

Your videos are what inspired me to get back into tying! After my first vice broke several years ago I stopped tying. Once I found your videos I just had to get back into it! Thank you for sharing your amazing work!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Karol, thank you! Always good to get positive feedback and know that the videos are helpful!

[@FishfearmeStudios]

I think it's cheating when you tie an actual mayfly to the hook.

[@dmc4795]

It is absolutely amazing how these guys on KZbin tie

[@roynricksbigbandboogie4090]

i don't tie i use super glue....

[@kerrypitt9789]

@@roynricksbigbandboogie4090 ahhh you have committed sacrilege!! May the great Caddisfly God smite thee for speaking of such horrors! 🤣😂🤣😂 I did that for a bit for this spinner mayfly pattern made with foam and organza but they did not last past one fish. Have you had success?

[@kerrypitt9789]

Use hot glue! 😁🤣

[@standman1378]

True, this should not be allowed at all!

[@jackreeves3001]

Amazing, thanks for sharing your time and talent! KANSAS USA

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you very much Jack!

[@jeffnelson2197]

Beautiful, beautiful work! I’ve been binging on these. Remarkable craftsmanship

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Jeff.

[@Mccaid]

You make that look super easy, but I can see myself making a huge mess out of it lol. Great video!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Brandon, but its only practice!

[@tenaciousdan5831]

I have very shakey hands, and to see you make something so delicate with shakey hands is inspiring.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Dan, give it a go...

[@tenaciousdan5831]

@@Thefeatherbender my favorite fishing movie is "A river runs through it". Lol

[@rodolfosanz9158]

Incredible fly I’ll try to tie and fish here in Patagonia. Congratulations to you and thank you to share something different. At least for me.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Gracias Rodolfo, please let me know how you get on with them.

[@bibiomarci3497]

Very very nice, this fly is wonderful this is a big art!

[@georgewocosky]

"Bug" art ! ;)

[@kenmccoy5582]

Beautifully tied sir! I watched it twice in a row and learned some things!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Good to hear Ken, thanks.

[@weksanuahs]

Amazing yet again. That wing technique blew me away!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Shaun, give it a go, it's not that difficult!

[@Dausseparu]

Wow i can learn much about fly fishing...nice video...

[@earllubold2505]

Awesome job Barry. You make it look so easy.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Earl, it's only practice...

[@harsonlau271]

You are absolutely an artist! That's beautiful!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Harson.

[@onceandaway]

This is pure beauty!! I love it. Thanks a lot!

[@osaev]

Perfectly done, thanks for shearing!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Borislav.

[@ledesmam1]

Genial, es de lo mejor que he visto.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Gracias Jorge!

[@chrishancock5902]

That’s a thing of beauty

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Chris.

[@dodgeydave21]

Superb tie. I look forward to trying this myself.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Dave, good luck with it!

[@parky1305]

Just amazing control and patience

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Richard.

[@himoninas]

Great job! You are the best master off mayflay!know it!:)

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you.

[@texasbelliott]

Brilliant work.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Tex.

[@tinkmarshino]

bloody brilliant! I can not long tie flies (my hands shake to much now) This is the most wonderful job I have seen in a long time.. thank you very much.. I must go and look at your other videos..

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks.

[@simonlakin5067]

An amazing pattern Barry. Great stuff.👍

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Simon.

[@romms7597]

piece of Art!!!! Super !!!I love to watch you work

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you.

[@regkane-Pluvis]

Barry, I have watched this video at least 6 times, I really enjoy it.. Reg

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Reg...

[@darinrowberry4909]

Excellent fly sir! Pure perfection!!👍

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you, if you would like to take your tying to the next level, may I suggest: www.amazon.com/Feather-Benders-Flytying-Techniques-Comprehensive-ebook/dp/B07YL83YB1/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3R2LV3IGSRZRY&keywords=barry+ord+clarke&qid=1704697807&s=books&sprefix=barry+ord+clarkre%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C147&sr=1-3#customerReviews

[@freddymartin7664]

Very Nice 👍 Fly pattern, Looks Promissing! Thanks for sharing & keep up the good Work!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Freddy.

[@jasonatkins1095]

I enjoyed watching this, your talented and thank you for sharing

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks for the kind words Jason, glad you enjoyed it.

[@Redman90]

Well done! Very nice fly!

[@crocholiday]

absolutely fascinating. very cool to see.

[@amberdks5441]

Thank you for the awesome video, my Dad and I watched it togeather and enjoyed it a lot :)

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Amber, thanks, I hope you will give it a go!

[@bobobucklehead237]

That's a work of art.

[@MrJaredmoore]

WOW! Unbelievably realistic! Good tie!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank Jared.

[@robertgalloway3923]

thank you for that tail tip! I have really struggled with that!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Happy to help! If you like this then please check out my techniques book, It's made to go with the videos! www.amazon.com./Feather-Benders-Flytying-Techniques-Comprehensive/dp/1510751505/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1UAMX0FH8QH9B&keywords=barry+ord+clarke&qid=1643013102&s=books&sprefix=barry+ord%2Cstripbooks%2C157&sr=1-2

[@sonnydaguy617]

WOW!! That was beautiful.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Sonny.

[@hspg]

Great craftsmanship!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you.

[@prospathopoylosiasonas399]

Έργο τέχνης συγχαρητήρια!!!!!

[@lordbob304]

your fly tying skills are superb!!! fantastic work =D

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Darren.

[@malcolmarmitage6843]

Exquisite stunning. Love the wing idea.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Many thanks Malcom! If you enjoy these may I suggest: www.amazon.com/Feather-Benders-Flytying-Techniques-Comprehensive/dp/1510751505/ref=sr_1_1?crid=W90KH5J97SRA&keywords=barry+ord+clarke&qid=1673860430&sprefix=barry+ord%2Caps%2C542&sr=8-1#customerReviews

[@labradorflytying8554]

This is the best fly I’ve ever seen

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi LFT, thanks, there are lots more here too!

[@labradorflytying8554]

The feather bender the video popped up in my recommendations, I guess it because I’ve been watching a lot of your videos lol

[@alkinceratfafterthefly6284]

So realistic. I will try this one . I just started tying and tried the double wing mayfly which is tied completely out of one Mallard flank, but yours looks so much more realistic that I've just got to try. Thank for the tutorial!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Alan, good luck with it.

[@leonardwells9613]

Beauty and technical tying grace incarnate ! Superb video my friend. L 👍🎣👍

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Leonard.

[@javieribanez8824]

Outstanding! Well done and thanks for sharing 👌🏼

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Javier.

[@user-lb5fb7tp3l]

Pure art, thanks for sharing.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you.

[@paulsangster9153]

What an artist! Wow! First time watching him.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Paul, Enjoy...

[@paulsangster9153]

No thank you. I have tied flies in the past but just watching how effortlessly you bring one together......truely top notch!

[@FARABI-KUSHANOV]

Сөзіңіздің біріне түсінбесемде бейне жазбаңызды толық қарап шықтым. Жұмысыңыз өте шебер орындалды. Алдағы уақытта да сізге сəттіліктер тілеймін. 👍👍👍

[@terryblagburn6644]

Sir I am pretty new to fly tying. I got into it through Project Healing Waters. Out of all the videos on fly tying I can not stop watching. You sir are a true artist

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Terry, thank you. Healing waters are doing a great job, so pleased that you are finding the videos helpful.

[@stoshvineyard8795]

Best fly I've ever seen tied

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Stosh.

[@matthewnuttall2667]

This looks so amazing. And looks super hard to tie. Nice.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Not that difficult Matthew, just practice...

[@vinnyhowells8132]

Cracking little fly and love how you split a feather, never done that one before, will try.. thanks for sharing well done...stay safe x

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Vinny.

[@edhubble]

I’ve never held my breath for so long...

[@Thefeatherbender]

Me niether!

[@workforit2270]

So, yesterday I attempted this. was a struck of beginners luck. Today I had it almost done but couldn't wip finish the head. To much material or to little of a hook. Or both. Needless to say that bug went to the garbage and another one will be the 3rd attempt in a couple of days from now. Still a little pissy about that last one. You tie hard flys my friend. Little envious. But love the challenge. Thanks for upping my skills! Cheers!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi, definitely too much material, as you can tie this on many hook sizes... If you start your tying thread 2-3 mm behind the hook eye you can use this mark as a finishing point before you whip finish, you'll have enough room. Proportions and getting them right come with practice and repetitive tying over time. Keep doing what you are doing and you will get there... Good luck

[@TheWeeklyFly]

What a great tie. I love the detail of the vid too. Thanks for sharing such a great pattern. -TWF

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi TWF, glad you like it.

[@christophermckillen8512]

Great use of the tube for the wally wing Barry

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Christopher

[@hicarofurtado2986]

Isso é uma obra de arte. Parabéns

[@danasmith8557]

Wow a beautiful fly!!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Dana.

[@51chevyj1]

Love your work!!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Gracias Jesus.

[@cachi-7878]

This fly is tied in a very ingenious manner, particularly the wings and CDC. I’d hate to have it destroyed after the first 3-inch fish that goes after it…😂 Well done, Barry!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you, they are not all fishing flies.

[@jenky1044]

That was amazing. Thank you.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Jenky.

[@georgefitzhugh6455]

Very nice! Tight Lines!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you George.

[@lasse1187]

Thx for sharing

[@the_ratt9949]

you have inspired me to start fly tying

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Mathew, thanks and good luck. Just take your time and choose patterns that you are sure you can master to start with, that have basic materials and techniques. Good Luck!

[@redlavender7551]

So pretty! I love this fly alot, although I dont know how you manage to split the wings so evenly.... true god of fly tying (I am a beginner and I'm very amused by your videos)

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you

[@redzippio386]

unbelievable job. for me a kind of art. very good, very cool. my respect. i saw something like this first time. thumb up.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Redzippi.

[@mathewpankratz5767]

I love anything with a Wally wing on it. This would probably kill during a hex hatch.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Mathew.

[@johnconnolly3635]

Fantastic job!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you John.

[@toolspayless]

Beautiful thanks for sharing!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks.

[@spitter1981]

beautiful fly !! amazing!!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Spitter.