Fly Tying a Wood Duck nymph with Barry Ord Clarke

[@marcpatchett2690]

Genuinely heartening to see those whoops moments. I think it's great you don't edit them all out. Nice to know that master tyers suffer the same, if less often, problems as the rest of us.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Marc, yes it happens to the best of us.

[@AdStarProductions]

Very nice pattern, Barry. And only three materials. Bravo and thank you!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks AP.

[@jamesvatter5729]

That's another great looking tie, Barry. Just can't tell you how much I'm enjoying these videos...and the book!

[@SavageFlies]

Same here. His book is top notch. Has helped me a lot!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks James, i'm so pleased that you are enjoying them!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks SF!

[@3000waterman]

Mallard flank works just as well, and a change of dubbing colour offers many subtle alternatives. I think this will become a classic, like the excellent Sawyer Pheasant Tail. I tied up a couple of rows in no time, down to a Tiemco 19, and they look great. After hours of testing one'self with degree level confections, a few of these beginner flies calms the soul like two fingers of Glenlivet.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Excellent!

[@danielhashem7727]

Very nice tying

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Daniel.

[@kurzhaarguy]

I tend to use a lot of wood duck plumage because they are both common and tasty. Nice adaptation.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks K, Guy, Yes a great material that has a whole load of uses.

[@kentw.897]

Nice Barry. Thanks 4 sharing this video with us. Aloha🌴🦐🎣

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Kent.

[@gajuma56]

Nice...that would be an excellent Callibaetis imitation on lakes in my neck of the woods. Thanks for the lesson.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks, yes that would work.

[@TheTroutFlyFisherman]

Nice, really love the look of that. 👍🏻

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you TFF.

[@anthonycaton850]

Can’t get any work done watching these excellent video’s

[@Thefeatherbender]

Oh dear....

[@randyherringshaw6325]

Another very nice pattern, I look forward to tying it!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Randy good luck with it.

[@SavageFlies]

Beautiful, as always. I've never thought of putting a wrap between the legs when you first split them. That is going to help me a lot. I learn something from all your videos. Thank you Barry!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you, always good to get positive feedback.

[@tinkmarshino]

Oh Barry.. that was a nice one.. I have been so busy with the summer remodel I have not had time to sit.. it is cool and wet this morning so I got to come and sit in front of this infernal machine for a bit.. I had forgotten how relaxing it is to watch your videos.. I miss it.. But winter will be here soon enough and my love/hate relationship with the infernal machine will begin again.. I hope all is going well with you over there..my little nephew is coming for a few days tonight and hope to get some fishing in and other exciting 13 year old stuff.. Hope this finds you happy and well.. me and my Norwegian better half are doing great here.. take care my brother.. carry on!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Tink, yes all well thanks I got 3 days fishing in, that was great but the weather here is so up and down that its difficult to plan anything. Take care and stay safe my friend.

[@tinkmarshino]

@@Thefeatherbender outstanding 3 days!.. my nephew is here so we are going this morning.. good to hear all is well. Other than that after falling out of the boat I have not got a chance to go.. see ya with the next one..

[@hankvana2149]

Nice one Barry! I like minimal materials patterns and efficient use of them - no waste on that flank feather! When wrapping a multi-fiber body (like herl, pheasant tail or as in this case, woodduck flank) I leave the thread at the tie-in point and use the body fibers to push the thread forward as I wrap - find that the thread helps keep the fibers together. Cheers!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Hank, I'll have to give that a go.

[@duderoony]

Yet another great pattern tied brilliantly dude. Thank you for sharing.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Dude.

[@roberthill4849]

Great fly beautifully tied. This would be a very alternative to Hare’s ear for Mayfly nymph’s

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Robert.

[@S.V.C.B.]

Impressed with the simplicity of the materials as well as the accuracy of the performance. Very nice pattern, I will surely tie it myself. Thanks, Barry! Btw, is Sheer your favourite thread, you use various colours of it rather often. What do you think of Veevus? I find it ganske bra.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi SB, thanks. I use a lot of Sheer & Dyneema for my deer hair work, I haven't really used Veevus except for their GSP, og death er ganske bra må jeg si!

[@S.V.C.B.]

@@Thefeatherbender Takk så mye, Barry. Jeg skal prøve Sheer også.

[@mmy5827]

Hi, I am going to Croatia in 1 week which dry-fly would u use for trout in a river?

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Max, I'm not sure what is hatching at that time in Croatia, but I would guess some medium sized caddis.

[@mmy5827]

@@Thefeatherbender ok thank u very much I love ur videos 😁😁✌