Fly Tying the Detached Deer Hair Body Mayfly dry fly with Barry Ord Clarke

[@earllubold2505]

You make it look so easy. Thank you for everything. You are an inspirational tyer.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Earl!

[@diceman2004]

That detached body looks incredible . Awesome pattern , thanks .

[@Thefeatherbender]

Glad you like it!

[@graysenpack]

Brilliant technique of wrapping the deer hair once alone between wraps on the hook! Ill be using that nonstop!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Grayson, so pleased that you found it helpful. May I suggest: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4evoJlmqr2kr6c

[@JohnGardiner1982]

Barry this has to be one of the most perfect flies I have ever seen or fished. The way it sits in the water is incredible. Thanks for the video. As always I really enjoy them. You and Davie are my go to guys. Both of you are amazing tiers how ever I find your videos a little easier to follow thanks again

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks John, good to know that you find them helpful!

[@gregwasko5821]

Beautiful Tye Barry.. Thanks for all the inspiration

[@Thefeatherbender]

My pleasure

[@jakedawgwhite88]

What a beautiful tie!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Jake.

[@OG_Rickster]

Watching your instructionals is like like going back to college. By now, i have a degree from the B.O.C. University. Your videos are indispensable. Thanks Mr. Clarke.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you, such comments make it all worth while!

[@cponting1]

A beautifully tied fly and another one to use my Stonfo razor blade holder. Thanks so much for both ideas.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Chris, good luck with it.

[@silvertip8k278]

This is probably the most unique mayfly ever...the muddler head...caddis wing and beautiful segmented body all together...wow...some thought went into this...and most important...I think I can tie it in a size 12! I think it would be an awesome soft hackle flie too with the extended body and a nice spider hackle from a grizzly... I've been tying a similar fly in hand with elk body...this curved hook technique is something else... thanks

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Silvertip.

[@ericlong9085]

It's a pleasure and learning experience watching you tye cheers

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Eric, as long as you are learning!!

[@jackreeves3001]

Thanks for sharing. I enjoy your ties. KANSAS USA

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Jack.

[@ianwoods1384]

Hello Sir, That was an amazing tie, especially in front of the camera. I thought it was great how you managed to find room for the deer hair wing case. I havent seen that cutting tool before which was very neat and produced a very tidy cut. An amazing tie and watch, thank you.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Ian my pleasure. The tool is from STONFO.

[@ianwoods1384]

@The feather bender Thank you, Barry. You are very kind in sharing your knowledge and expertise.

[@puccini4530]

This really is an Ord Clarke masterclass. Anyone who has tried to tie this pattern will know - it's quite an ask. But, it can be done, and the finished flys work. I've tied this down to #12, but it's better to start with #10 or even #8 just to get used to the fiddly nature of the pattern. If ever you make a really perfect one and then (like me) put it half way up a tree on your back cast, you feel like sawing the tree down to retrieve it (I didn't).

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Puccini, thank you, some flies are destined for trees...

[@1959Kansas]

Amazing tie! Thank you for sharing your work with us.

[@stuartjones7903]

A true artisan in your field Barry

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Stuart.

[@Papa5271]

спасибо огромное..смотрю ваши труды и восхищаюсь..я учусь у вас..Вы мастер своего дела ..спасибо еще раз и удачи!

[@jeromefynaut8177]

Nice Berry, merci I like the deer hair body, Was tough with rainer foam looks more authentic👍 I will tie some deer hair mayfly 👍👍

[@Thefeatherbender]

Merci Jerome.

[@gavandavis8873]

Just tied a few, can't wait to try them out!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Excellent, good luck with them Gavan.

[@villanuevaflyfish]

Excellent dry fly. Congratulations

[@robertperman8967]

Nice ty!!!! Tight lines🪲🦟🐜!!!!!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you.

[@brianstevens3858]

I never thought of using a needle for this, a fine bodkin was a go to, but now I can do smaller versions thanks Barry!

[@Thefeatherbender]

No problem Brian, good to know that you got something from it.

[@earllubold2505]

Outstanding job

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Earl!

[@bobferguson4415]

Great pattern. I'll bet it floats really well. The bit with the razor blade was scary, my heart was in my mouth. That said the finished fly looks great.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Floats like a cork Bob.

[@tomfisher3117]

Absolutely wonderful video!!! Thanks.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Tom.

[@TheDavidfir]

Barry , super nice fly..I hope to meet you BFFI soon this friday!! Lovely Mayfly Sir

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you David, I look forward to seeing you there.

[@alessandrobargellini6445]

The fly namber one pesca a mosca.... fantastic 👍

[@Thefeatherbender]

Grazie Alessandro.

[@jimking7400]

Fantastic tutorial yet again. I've been looking for a tutorial on tying an Uffe's Killer. Nobody appears to have tied this on KZbin? It appears to be a mayfly pattern like this and I believe it originated in Norway as I can only find it in Norwegian? I think you'd be able to nail the tye Barry?

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Jim, I'll have a look at that.

[@jeffnelson2197]

Wow! Thank you for sharing

[@iflysw1]

Thanks for sharing !

[@harryjoesather6539]

very awesome fly.....

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Harry.

[@shepherd8203]

Top shelf 👍

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Phil.

[@copperjohn2]

World Class Barry

[@Thefeatherbender]

Cheers Darryl, see you at GAC.

[@AndreaAnnibali]

Thanks Barry. I find it extremely difficult to separate the fibers in the tale from the bunch. Is there a trick for this ? Also, I prefer to use roe deer instead of deer as it seems softer and easier to handle. Do you see any odd with this ? Thank you so much for being such a mentor to all of us

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Andrea, Not that I know of, just practice... Thank you.

[@ArcticFlies56]

Beautiful job! Best regards.

[@doktor-dz7ym]

Fantastic!!!!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Doc.

[@silvertip8k278]

At 13.11 is an awesome wet fly

[@russellhammack8666]

I love this tie! However we’ll does it hold up? The tails don’t seem anchored very well after taken off the upholstery hook. Maybe UV resin on the body?

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Russell, thanks. Well, its surprisingly robust with tails and body hold up extremely well. Tie a few up and give them a go, I'm pretty sure that you won't be disappointed. Good luck.

[@chriswalport2979]

Awesome video..what is the smallest Hook size you have used with these tails?

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Chris, # 12.

[@aaronhellhake5320]

I tie these for use on the CDA River in Idaho. Beautiful video and fly

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Aaron.

[@aaronhellhake5320]

You bet and let us know what you get!

[@mcbdroid]

Fantastic, thanks for sharing. What are your preferences/recommendations on tying vises?

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Mark, and thanks. I have a good range of vices that I use for different hook sizes and styles. It all depends on what you require of a vice, what size of hooks, how many flies you tie, do you need full rotary... theres a whole load of questions to be asked and of course what kind of budget you have?

[@markedwards5771]

The feather bender I like how the soft hackel hides the hook I'm going to try this pattern this summer

[@gregelliott9498]

Barry I love your videos and have tied dozens of your patterns. As a beginner I find them exquisitely informative and helpful. One question, did you bend the razor blade and if so how? Or did you purchase it bent? Cheers Mate!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Greg, thanks so pleased that they help. No I use a razor blade holder that you can adjust the curve of the blade in. There are several on the market but the one I have found best is made by STONFO.

[@gregelliott9498]

@@Thefeatherbender Thank you for the reply!

[@tinkmarshino]

oh Barry.. now that was a work of art! my favorite fly but yours is so beautiful.. do you sell these flies? That one I must have for my fly box.. beautiful! Or maybe just to display..

[@Thefeatherbender]

HI, Thanks, I don't sell flies really unless I am at shows, but if I get time, (working on the new book) I'll knock you one out and get it off to you.

[@tinkmarshino]

@@Thefeatherbender oh would you! that would be most fabulous..I really love that little fly and want to have one in my collection.. It is one of the prettiest flies I have ever seen.. I do not know why it strikes me like that it just does.. thanks Barry..

[@TheCanary24]

❤

[@alexhamlyn3123]

Very well done. It would be nice to see it floating, as this is the final test. Does the tail sit on the water or above? Cheers Alex.nmnice,

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Alex, it lies flat on the surface, the deer hair tail is very buoyant.

[@АлександрПлахотный-е4у]

Класс! 👍🤝🇰🇿

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you.

[@reserrvoirman]

Beautiful job. I’ve been watching you for a few years now and I’m impressed with your many uses of deer hair. I just purchased your book and can’t wait. Question. Will a body hold up with just the thread and the moose hairs. Have you tried it for smaller bodies. I wonder if it would not collapse with just the thread and hair. Thanks and tight lines.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Stan, thanks. Yes they hold up pretty well, I'v been tying detached bodies with deer hair for years now and they work.

[@icedaft]

Nice Pattern, thanks for sharing! What kind of Needle is this? Do you try the Tool for bend the Razorblade?

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Icedaft, Its a upholsters needle, they can be bought from hobby or sewing shops. Yes

[@jameshughes9234]

I don't have problems using uni thread

[@marystephens9150]

Where do you get moose and deer hair?

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Mary, you can buy it at most fishing tackle shops that stock fly tying materials. Or online.

[@mazay1106]

Супер, так что на счёт станка

[@stewartgash5090]

Very good👍👏

[@3000waterman]

Absolutely masterful. Right - I'm heading for my bench to attempt this one. I wish I had some bleached roe hair, but the brown/grey I do have will do for a trial run. The same body would also work with CDC for wings, I guess.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi thanks, yes I am sure it would work well with cdc wings, give it a go.

[@richardsupuration4543]

Yeaaah lord Baal ! Hahaha. Thats for sure something I want do went grow up this its art .

[@kennethsanders963]

I don't like the light coloured thread ,I used black and ditched the razor blade and I prefer to use scissors. However I do like the pattern.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Kenneth.

[@doktor-dz7ym]

Hi, I can't get a tail off the needle. What am I doing wrong?

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Doc, you are attaching your tying thread too tight to the needle. The initial wraps don't need to be super tight. Just attach the deer hair to the needle and then once you start the body segmenting you can tighten up a little. Let me know how you get on. Good luck.

[@doktor-dz7ym]

Hi, Barry! Thanks for explaining how to start. It didn't work as well as you, but I ll practice. More Ras thanks for your master - class!

[@ihmsamo1]

Damn...😎

[@Thefeatherbender]

Takk Frode!

[@АндрейД-щ8м]

👍 super

[@seanmooney3907]

Barry, is dyneema thread only sold in the UK? I cannot find it anywhere in America. I have found some on eBay once but they wanted 12.00 U.S.A for one spool. I know that is an extravagant price. I do love the thread as I see you can use it for many flies and it appears to be very strong. Any suggestions? Great fly, thanks for sharing. All the best, Sean

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Sean, It was very expensive when it first arrived on the market because it had to be spooled by hand because it broke the spooling machines, but now its cheaper. As I have said Veniard now sell true DYNEEMA and if you contact them they will tell you who is stocking it.

[@devdonedidit]

is he talking about dubbin?

[@Thefeatherbender]

Yes I am.

[@devdonedidit]

@@Thefeatherbender Cheers for these videos! an absolute treasure x

[@ArkRed1]

What is "dynema"(sp)?

[@Thefeatherbender]

Dyneema is a tying thread. If you search my channel you will find a video about it.

[@arnycarasco3654]

Bull

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks!