Fly Tying the Holy Grail caddis/sedge pupa with Barry Ord Clarke

Currently one of the most popular caddis/sedge pupa patterns, that has a couple of interesting techniques.
Holy Grail Caddis pupa recipe:
Hook: Mustad C49S # 12-16
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Bead: 2.8 mm tungsten slotted
Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Brown
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Rib: UTC Mirage Opal
Body: Hares ear dubbing
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Wing case: Pheasant tail fibres with UV resin
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Thorax: Hares ear dubbing
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Hackle: Grey partridge
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[@diceman2004]

Neat little tie in trick for the bead , I like this fly .

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@duderoony]

That’s a very nice little bug there Barry. I’ll have to put the effort in for this one dude. Thank you for another great lesson. 😊😊😊

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Dude!

[@Adipper]

Some cool maneuvers in and around the bead, thanks much BOC.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Glad you like them Enzo!

[@johnshand6176]

"The best lockdown therapy one could ever get", Magic tying techniques as usual, and much-appreciated down-under in NZ.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks John, so pleased that you are enjoying them.

[@chriswaggoner3434]

Split the thread? ...... Whatttttt???? I've been trained by masters and have never seen that. Pretty awesome!!!!!

[@handcannon1388]

The technique has been around for quite awhile. It is less fumbly and builds less bulk than a traditional dubbing loop. You may also enjoy the addition of a tiny amount of dubbing wax on one side of the split to help keep the dubbing properly positioned inside the split as you close and begin to spin the thread. Also try practicing the splitting ofyour thread before delving into an entire fly. Some threads don't split well - you want one in which the fibers are easily seperated for several inches without too many cross-fiber connections. Those lead to broken fibers and a weaker thread.

[@Thefeatherbender]

If you like that technique Chris please consider this: www.amazon.com/Feather-Benders-Flytying-Techniques-Comprehensive/dp/1510751505/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20ARV1L7RMMS5&dchild=1&keywords=barry+ord+clarke&qid=1630915669&sprefix=barry+ord%2Caps%2C404&sr=8-1

[@lastcoyote2355]

Great trick with the tinsel . I wrote her majesty and suggested that you be knighted .😂😂😂. During the day of course .

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Leonard, I will have to keep my eyes on the New Years honours list!

[@cachi-7878]

Nice! I like this pattern.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Good, thanks.

[@leemowers9395]

Another brilliantly tied fly, great looking caddies. Thanks Barry. Great teaching.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Glad you enjoyed it Lee. Thanks.

[@robertperman8967]

Beautiful ty! Very precise! Thank you! Tight lines🦗🐜🪰!!!!!

[@andersklasson1226]

Great one,Tanks Barry🤩

[@Thefeatherbender]

You are very welcome Anders.

[@fisher-of-men1547]

Very, very nice Caddis !!! You shared some unique tying methods which I will be adding to my tying methods, thank you. I will definitely be adding this fly to my trout box !!! David - Fisher-of-Men Fly Tying Ada, Michigan

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks David.

[@chriswaggoner3434]

one of the best soft hackle patterns I've seen. Will tie some tomorrow for the Yakima in WA state USA.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Chris, good luck with it.

[@toddslichter7831]

Excellent pattern...another I will be adding to my box. Thanks as always, Mr Clarke.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Todd good luck with it.

[@gmcallsuk]

Another great fly from the feather bender. Thank you.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you!

[@bruceallen6377]

That’s a killer pattern Barry, thanks for you videos!!!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Bruce.

[@chrisvandonsel365]

Thank you sir !

[@Thefeatherbender]

Most welcome Chris.

[@edmiller4149]

It’s a beauty, Barry. Wonderful technique as always.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you so much 😀 Ed.

[@edbosley1138]

A beautiful pattern very well done

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you so much 😊 Ed.

[@mountaincreekfliesjimmy8386]

Awesome lesson, I will definitely be following this video to try this myself. Thank you sir

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Jimmy.

[@johnvanderwalker4830]

OOPS. What a relief to learn that your are in fact a mortal. It gives me great hope.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Ha!

[@johnvanderwalker4830]

@@Thefeatherbender Are you saying I shouldn't have hope?

[@Thefeatherbender]

@@johnvanderwalker4830 There is always hope John....

[@jamesrobert5534]

Beautiful fly pattern, thank you

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Jimmy.

[@guybaumgartner4244]

perfect bravo Barry

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Guy.

[@mazman8343]

Class as always 👌🙏

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks M.

[@mikegerard8712]

Another great tutorial. Thank you. Really liked the tip on using the tinsel to hold the bead in place. Did you say you used a slotted bead? If so, why?

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Mike thanks. Slotted beads fit most hook designs. The slot enables the threading of the bead around the hook bend.

[@mikegerard8712]

Thank you. I've only used slotted beads on jig hooks. More to learn for sure.!

[@user-lo2sc4dd1f]

Класс!👍🇰🇿

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you.

[@hugopoirier7746]

Hi sir Thanks again, pretty pretty one, thanks for technique also. Quick question, did the Mustad 79666 still available to what you know? following my research the only one hook available like this one is made by MFC in the US, and not available near by in Québec. Have a good WE.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Hugo, Thanks. I'm not sure about the 79666 right now because the fly hook program is currently being re-shuffled, but Mustad still make a whole range of XL streamer hooks with both round and Limerick bend.

[@johnbauer5783]

Is tungsten heavier than regular sculls, what will 2,8 equals to in regular sculls?

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi John, Tungsten is nearly 3 times heavier than Brass (regular beads) for the same volume.

[@johnbauer5783]

Ok, use to go with 4 mm regular "gold" sculls wonder what that equalsto in tungsten? 🤔💭

[@khaliskhalis2055]

have yu had another channel that you go fly fishing?

[@Thefeatherbender]

Not yet!

[@khaliskhalis2055]

@@Thefeatherbender oh ill wait

[@user-qh4fv4mv8b]

👍💯👈

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you.