Fly Tying an extended body mayfly dry fly with Barry Ord Clarke

[@alexACR3167]

Barry....much like the Mustad herritage hooks....you are a legacy! Absolutley perfection at its finest. Yiu are truely an artist!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Very kind, thank you.

[@ks-eq3yx]

These are truly works of art , worthy of taking the most beautiful fish in any ones river.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you.

[@pistolgrip44mag]

Pure artistry.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you PG.

[@horstfranke6351]

Vielen Dank für dieses tolle Muster.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you

[@northcountryflyfishing960]

Wow! What a pattern, I was speechless when the bit of foam was used. I can't wait to try and tie one up. Thank you so much.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks NCF.

[@paulkennedy5953]

That's the best mayfly representation I've ever seen. The Trout in Lough Mask county Mayo, will fall for it....👍

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Paul, I do hope so. I fished Lough Mask 25 years ago and loved it. I do hope that I will make it back one day...

[@ejmacewan8942]

NOTHING LESS THAN AN ARTIST OF FLY TYING ,,, THANK YOU FOR SHARING SHARING THIS AND YOUR DEDICATION TO ALL OF US,,, BE SAFE TXS AGAIN.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you EJ.

[@MrParaFreak]

Amazing skills and ingenuity. True master of this craft, at work! Thanks for sharing!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you.

[@3000waterman]

Just LOOK at that. Absolutely amazing. You are schooling the world of fly dressers.

[@Thefeatherbender]

I try...

[@jonmunch3298]

Beautiful fly! Total work of art in highest form!!!!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks John!

[@bobmorgan6333]

Between your books and your videos I've improved my tying immeasurably. You are a treasure Barry. Thank you.

[@Thefeatherbender]

You are very welcome Bob, good to know they help!

[@philipjones6083]

Absolutely incredible work sir

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you.

[@mikebond996]

I feel so inadequate. As a hobby I started tying materials to small jigs as a prelude to getting into flies. I can see I have a long road ahead. Thank you for sharing your talent and insight.

[@Thefeatherbender]

You can do it! Practice, practice and more practice If I may Mike could I recommend: www.amazon.com/Flytying-beginners-popular-international-patterns/dp/1913159280/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3USGO5THNPQ4C&keywords=Barry+ord+clarke&qid=1661063224&sprefix=barry+ord+clarke%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-2

[@billjohnson9634]

Barry , I could not tie that in a month of Sundays . Beautiful concept ,but beyond me .

[@Thefeatherbender]

Ha, its not that difficult Bill.

[@jimmacdonald444]

Barry, that is a truly amazing fly. Your skills and expertise just keep blowing me away. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Glad you enjoyed it Jim, thanks.

[@Nubenhoofer]

So cool. I can't wait to give it a go!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Good, let me know how you get on!

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Hello Barry! Beautiful fly! Nice work.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SavageFlies]

Barry- thank you for this one! I've been waiting for this since last fall. 😄 Great tip on prepping the gloves too. I was doing some Aussie Hoppers last week where this would have come in handy. And I know this was a tough video to make so do know we appreciate the effort!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Matt, much appreciated!

[@wansak2977]

That looks so real , I've got ta try this one for sure , thanks Berry for another beautiful fly.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Have fun with it!

[@joeduca8582]

Awesome tutorial Barry and an ingenious tool by your friend. Very realistic body, many thanks!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Glad you enjoyed it Joe.

[@bigfishattackteam3445]

This is the best performance of a mayfly I've ever seen. Regards Sebastian 😊

[@earllubold2505]

Excellent job Barry

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Earl.

[@IRONHORSE427RACING]

Truly a beautiful pattern Mr.Clark ! A pattern I would love to see your version of is the Tan Meadow Hopper on a size 12 if you would be so kind. The Big Trout are going nuts over the Tan Meadow Hopper's and the Green/yellow Hopper's here right now....

[@electrontube]

Exquisite work Mr. Clarke. I wouldn't know if I should fish with it or hang it on the wall.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks, it's better to fish with them!

[@wiesterrudi]

Absolutely nice work 👍🏻 Also the explanation of using the glove 👏🏻 chapeaux

[@Thefeatherbender]

Glad you liked it Rudolf!

[@mastermason552]

That is a terrific looking mayfly! Cheers from central Montana 🍻

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks 👍

[@mountaincreekfliesjimmy8386]

Awesome and I just ordered the tools from them after watching this. Can’t wait for them to get here so I again can follow along and try this pattern.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Awesome! Thank you Jimmy!

[@dwgoutdoors831]

I ordered the tool Barry! Excited to try this

[@Thefeatherbender]

Have fun!

[@dwgoutdoors831]

@@Thefeatherbender does it need to be vinyl gloves? I have latex

[@pablomalatini2309]

Espectacular....!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏. Una de las moscas más artesanales que he visto. Es para un cuadro. Saludos desde Argentina.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Gracias Pablo.

[@articgrayling1300]

I was wondering about durability, but sounds like that's not an issue. Killer fly Barry!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Not quite Bullet proof! but almost...

[@brianinsole9911]

Great helpful video get a professional fly ,thank you . Can I ask how you cut the gloves into strips and the small foam inserts ? Thank you for your help and all the great videos . B

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks, I just use long straight scissors or a hobby knife and metal ruler.

[@markfritch3168]

How do you come up with your ideas? Your innovation is astounding. Thanks for the great tutorial. Warmest regards

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you very much Mark, playing around with materials and watching other innovative tyers.

[@grahamhicks359]

Hi Barry, an amazing pattern that I would like to tie myself, please explain where I can buy the detached body tool mentioned in this vlog.Thank you in anticipation. BTW I have treated myself to a copy of The Feather Benders Flytying techniques book which contains QR codes to all of the illustrated patterns great idea and a very good book. Graham A Hicks

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Graham, thanks pleased that you like the book I'm working on volume II now. If you go to the video the link is in the texts under the video.

[@dannylang7971]

Nice work.😊

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you.

[@kerrypitt9789]

Of course there is an extended body tool! Are you sure you are not related to the Serpent of Temptation in the Garden of Eden??? Always new tools,! I like the vinyl glove treatment! A great thing to know, thanks Barry!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Don't.... We all have a tackle tart hiding in us!

[@robertfoote3255]

Beautiful!!!!! And remember to like and comment to push the Utube algorithm.....🤠 Best wishes Barry!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks for that!

[@zacmutter]

Hey Barry absolutely love this pattern, I picked up the tool and started tying a few and they look incredible, can't wait to try them out this mayfly season in the Sierras! One question I have, any tips for forming the foam that you insert to the correct shape to fill it out? I've noticed mine ends up a little small sometimes to fit all the way inside the vinyl body and it doesn't look as nice as yours. Cheers and thanks for making these!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Zac, good to hear! All I do as in the video is cut the foam into thin strips and then taper it a little with my scissors and just before I insert it into the body, I roll it in-between my finger and thumb, to squash it down. It will swell and fill the body quite quickly after you have inserted it. Good luck...

[@robertperman8967]

Hey Zac. Where did you find the tool for extended body’s? I’ve looked and can’t find it. Thanks. Tight lines🦟🐜🪲!!!!!

[@thefella131]

Great video. Maybe change your name to the Feather whisperer. Probably the best looking mayfly ive seen being tied. 👍

[@Thefeatherbender]

Good idea!

[@sjohnson4882]

Great tie!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks!

[@axeldurvaux7069]

Amazing fly tying, another time 👌 Just want to know where do you find the ditatched body tool used in the video ? Thank you so much 🙂 Greetings from 🇧🇪

[@Thefeatherbender]

It's available only from 54 Deanstreet.com

[@lilcaesarman]

Beautiful fly and great video. I have not used wax before. What is the wax used for?

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you. A little wax on your tying thread will hold materials securely in place with only a couple of wraps. It also strengthens your tying thread and makes the fly stronger and last longer.

[@davidhollinger3228]

Amazing !!! The best way to do extended body i’ve seen Simple, very realistic and it looks solid! I adopt your technique ! Just one question, does it twist the leader wire during the cast or not ?

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks David, Its not a pattern for lots of false casting but no problem on rivers.

[@paulpower2528]

magnificent video....!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Paul!

[@JustFishing3018]

Incredibly realistic, I love them🔥 One question: what kind of foam did you use? In what color and diameter? Thank you very much for the answer.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Ciao Carlo, the foam is 2mm closed cell foam sheet from Veniard.

[@deplorablebeaner9390]

Great tie! What was the width of the strips you cut for the tool?

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks. It's not that important but about 3-4 mm.

[@jasonsfishingagain312]

I'm curious, boil the rubber? Or just put it in the hot water off the heat source?

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Jason, in a bowl of pre boiled water for a couple of minutes.

[@Mistrogers]

Looks amazing! It's a shame I can't seem to find the body tool. Its out of stock on the link.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you. If it's out of stock @54deanstreet you will just have to wait until its in stock again.

[@Mistrogers]

@@Thefeatherbender indeed. I am going to try to use a barbless gamakatsu or use a straight needle and thread the middle hair with a longer strand. That way when it’s sealed I can pull that hair taught to get that curvature.

[@michaelkavanagh5611]

Hi Barry, I bought both tools and I have been having great fun trying to recreate your patterns! Could I ask what type of markers do you use? Also for tying a spent mayfly what colour marker would you suggest? Thanks and keep up the videos that are class! 👍🏻

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Michael, thanks. I use the Faber Castell Pitt Artist Pen Brush. It depends on which mayfly you are trying to imitate.

[@webbsolution2010]

ok a more practical comment on this approach - I dont think all Vinyl gloves are the same - I cant seem for example to get the tag end to melt sufficiently enough to adhere it to the end of the body. I have tried standard Vinyl medical gloves, thicker 8 ml just because it was there and the truly translucent thin options. Nothing seems to melt or adhere so the body unravels. What thickness and brand of gloves are you using ?

[@Thefeatherbender]

Correct! You must use the powder free vinyl gloves.

[@webbsolution2010]

​@@Thefeatherbender interesting - im using non powdered vinyl but it burns but wont melt back to itself. I think I can see a life time supply of Vinyl in my future as I search through brands...

[@Thefeatherbender]

@@webbsolution2010 I also had a Vinyl journey... Good luck!

[@webbsolution2010]

@@Thefeatherbender save me some steps boss!! ( wait !....unless a certain amount of frustration makes the pattern fish better!!??) - what brand of gloves are you using ? :)

[@Thefeatherbender]

@@webbsolution2010 There is an image of them I believe in the video. Just bought from the chemist.

[@davidbrattain1446]

Very realistic impression! Body looks like a lot of work if these are made in large quantities. Commercially, these would have to go for at least $5 to $6 dollars each to be worth the amount of time it takes to make one.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks. Not too much work once you have it mastered and make 20+ bodies in one sitting.

[@ks-eq3yx]

Please don't reduce these fly's to a commercial opertunity, that would be blasphemy

[@alexwesterhof793]

Beautiful

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@chrisvandonsel365]

Thank you sir! Very nice!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Most welcome!

[@robertperman8967]

Where is the web page to order the extended body tool? I’d like to get one. Thanks!

[@Thefeatherbender]

In the text under the video!!

[@robertperman8967]

@@Thefeatherbenderdoes he still sell the tools? I can’t find the link!! Thanks. Tight lines🪲🐜🦟!!!!!!

[@flamingowithaplottwist6256]

Wonderful!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Glad you think so!

[@TheArtOfAlex]

Nice Tutorial, I knew the techniqe allready from Edwin but I must say not every type of Vinyl Glove works. I bought a pack, but it dose not stick together

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks, yes the vinyl gloves have to be 'POWDER FREE' .

[@webbsolution2010]

The link to the cool tool to wrap that vinyl on is dead - is it still for sale ?

[@Thefeatherbender]

Unfortunately they have stopped producing them.

[@webbsolution2010]

@@Thefeatherbender I have a guy for this ....seems like a critical tool for this approach - if I can get a hold of an example I could have it replicated.

[@Pabloos8634]

Magnifique 👍

[@Thefeatherbender]

Gracias Pablo!

[@runewold4456]

Er dette ett spesielt verktøy som er beregnet på disse haler av latex

[@Thefeatherbender]

Ja linken ligger under under teksten.

[@charlesclark7898]

Where can I buy the tool?

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Charles, the only place that you can get it is @54 Dean Street.

[@puccini4530]

But the fly is utterly amazing. I'm on it.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks John I'm in the club I September delivering my flies for the collection I'll have one of these with me.

[@puccini4530]

@@Thefeatherbender Barry. If that's delivery suggestion, I accept. I'll message you. J

[@MichalGalinski]

I wish You were my father, sir !

[@Thefeatherbender]

Very nice of you Michal, but I think I have enough with my own children...

[@patcobra6036]

magnifique....

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Pat.

[@DUE-North]

WOW WOW WOW

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you.

[@bushboystas6510]

i am 11 and i live in Australia i also sell my flies if i can tie that then it will help me allot it looks awesome

[@Thefeatherbender]

Excellent well done and good luck! 😉

[@dannylang7971]

All that work to tie, and I would loose it in 2 minutes.😊

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thats fishing!

[@puccini4530]

Gosh, Barry. €20 for the tool. But my resistance wilted and thought OK. Went through the signing-up business and pressed GO, only to find postage added almost the cost of the tool. That's just too fruity, so I'll try to make one. Shame. The maker needs agents.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Yes, they are difficult to make, the mandril has a very special finish to the surface so you can remove the finished body. Also the slots at the end of the tool I gather is also very difficult. And yes postage has become crazy the last couple of years, even sending flies its too expensive.

[@claytonburton7721]

ᴘʀᴏᴍᴏsᴍ 🤭

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Dale, Glasgow Angling centre.

[@stephanmenzel9457]

Wonderful !

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Stephan.