Fly Tying a Braided Blue Damsel dry fly with Barry Ord Clarke

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4 жыл бұрын

It's soon that time of year again! This adult blue damsel dry fly is a semi realistic but easy pattern to tie. If you are on the water and the fish are taking them they can be extremely selective, so having a couple of these in your box can be rewarding.
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@electrontube Ай бұрын

I absolutely love your videos Mr Clarke. I had difficulty tying my shoes when I started, now I'm tying wally wing mayflies thanks to you.

@Thefeatherbender 17 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, happy you are enjoying them.

@hirkojs 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve probably watched this video 6/7 times already. It’s by far my favorite Dragonfly video. Mega Thx Barry for an Outstanding presentation & simplistic instruction for tying an Exceptional fly.

@Thefeatherbender 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, let me know how you get on with them.

@robertperman8967 7 ай бұрын

Very nice ty. Tight lines🦗🐜🪰!!!!

@Thefeatherbender 7 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@aakesson1 Жыл бұрын

A really beautiful fly! I'm a teacher and have both tech- and slojd (shop/arts and craft) and one of my pupils wants to tie flies and ofcourse I say Yes! I have no idea how to but there's alot of different ways to learn. Your videos are one resource. Thanks!

@Thefeatherbender Жыл бұрын

Lykke til Jesper!

@stevemorton9585 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful Barry! Thanks again for the master class!

@Thefeatherbender 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve.

@thigson189 4 жыл бұрын

As a largemouth bass fly fisherman and beginning fly tier in West Central GA, I see these "dragonflies" all the time. I have wanted to learn how to tie this pattern and appreciate you sharing. Thank you, sir.

@Thefeatherbender 4 жыл бұрын

No problem T, let me know how you get on with it.

@andersklasson1226 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice and elegant fly ! Tanks Barry

@cortoolei-pearson7702 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful, not sure I'll ever need to fish it but I will tie some up just for the hell of it ! Thank you Barry. Stay safe.

@AdStarProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful pattern. Thanks, Barry!

@Thefeatherbender 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adstar.

@gregg5303 Жыл бұрын

Hi Barry, Thanks for sharing your pattern. Have had great luck with it on Georgetown Lake, MT, USA. We catch and release large Kamloops rainbows from a comfortable boat. I have added a small bit of indicator yarn at the final tie-in point for cloudy days. Gregg

@Thefeatherbender Жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg, good advice!

@paulsangster9153 4 жыл бұрын

Nice. Looks so realistic. Thanks Bender.

@Thefeatherbender 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul.

@phineartz 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Barry 🍻 This is a dead ringer for the blue damsels on our central Kentucky Smallmouth creeks.Thanks for a good excuse to buy some new materials 😉👍

@Thefeatherbender 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, good luck with it.

@stevendavies7035 3 жыл бұрын

very good fly a nice job indeed

@Thefeatherbender 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kindly Steven.

@Vectorp47 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Looks amazing!

@Thefeatherbender Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@davejones3923 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful well done great job 👍👍

@Thefeatherbender 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Dave😊

@barbaraemerich1921 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Just Wow! I love it!! Thank you for sharing!!

@Thefeatherbender Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Babara!

@gregnikitin8954 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful fly. Thanks for sharing this

@Thefeatherbender 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@whty541 2 жыл бұрын

What a beauty

@Thefeatherbender 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam.

@duderoony 4 жыл бұрын

Nice little damsel pattern there Barry. Thanks for another one dude. Keep keeping safe.

@Thefeatherbender 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. And an easy tie Dude, you can do this one...

@flydryriver4966 4 жыл бұрын

It’s an awesome sight watching a trout feeding on dragonflies and damsels. Nice fly Barry.

@Thefeatherbender 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks FDR, Yeah and great to fish for them!

@mikef6114 Жыл бұрын

Beautifully tied Barry. A work of art.

@Thefeatherbender Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly

@cosmiccharlie8606 4 жыл бұрын

Grate looking fly sir thank you for your time

@Thefeatherbender 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Charles!

@freddefelice1419 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Barry thank you sir.

@Thefeatherbender 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@stevepuyear2738 2 жыл бұрын

That looks like a slayer for sure! Very nice pattern.

@Thefeatherbender 2 жыл бұрын

It is Steve!

@heatherlamacraft2440 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Barry, looking forward to testing it out, great fly!

@Thefeatherbender 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@bobfourn01 4 жыл бұрын

Nice...I made a few this morning...very nice fly. Thank you again!

@Thefeatherbender 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob!

@RockyPhillips 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thats the best damsel fly pattern I've seen. Very nice. Definitely gotta tie this up

@Thefeatherbender 3 жыл бұрын

Please do Rocky its a very effective pattern under the right conditions.

@jeffnelson2197 3 жыл бұрын

If you only knew how many times this channel has blessed my soul and given me peace and happiness you’d be astonished.. this pattern, tho not this good a fly, was savage on the John Day river in Oregon. Small mouth bass pounded these flys as they are prolific there! God bless you, sir. I thank you for all the priceless information and the many escapes from Antifa trying to burn my town down here in Oregon, USA. 👍🏼👍🏼

@Thefeatherbender 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeff, So pleased to know that you are enjoying them. I enjoy making them but they do take time. I have only fished smallmouth once and I had great fun with small poppers. Stay safe my friend.

@harryjoesather6539 2 жыл бұрын

very awesome. love this pattern. thanks. see ya joe.

@Thefeatherbender 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it Joe!

@dougbrien9836 4 жыл бұрын

A very clever tie Barry.

@Thefeatherbender 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doug.

@davidatkins6919 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, that's a great looking blue damsel fly, going to have to tie one for myself, thanks!

@Thefeatherbender 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David.

@charlescaprez4322 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Great job. I will make some tonight. Thanks

@Thefeatherbender 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Have fun!

@kevincounihan6197 2 жыл бұрын

Another masterclass Barry. Need to tie some of these for Pitsford Reservoir

@Thefeatherbender 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin.

@kerrypitt9789 4 жыл бұрын

I have seen these tied a number of ways I even stop and tie a couple now and then. Castability has always been in question with foam patters but this one with the braided body looks like I could get a cast. Thanks Barry!

@Thefeatherbender 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kerry, well this one is no problem to cast.

@gregwasko5821 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful Barry....

@Thefeatherbender 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@anablakp3200 2 жыл бұрын

Your ties are beautiful sir, thank you so much for sharing. Will have to tie some here in eastern Canada.

@Thefeatherbender 2 жыл бұрын

So nice of you AP.

@jamesvatter5729 4 жыл бұрын

Great looking damsel. No more expensive body material purchases after that tip. Barry, That foam is a great idea. My Giraffe station has a steel base. Any hook that slips my grasp bounces and is carpet bound. It's often quite a chore to recover them. Unless I go in there in bare feet! Thanks for sharing.

@Thefeatherbender 4 жыл бұрын

Hi James, yes the foam works well, I get it from a craft/hobby shop for next to nothing and it comes in several different colours.

@tordjohnsen6941 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! i live in mid Norway we have lot of those flying arround in summertime. have to trie to make one :)

@Thefeatherbender 2 жыл бұрын

Hvor? Jeg bor i Skien!

@tordjohnsen6941 2 жыл бұрын

@@Thefeatherbender Trøndelag her. Ser de ofte på høylandet ved et vann som heter Øyesvann.

@mikehenle9110 3 жыл бұрын

Great tye!

@Thefeatherbender 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike.

@silvertip8k278 4 жыл бұрын

What a nice way to make that blue tail material...extremely realistic! Orvis made a video a few years back called "damsels in distress " in new zealand... Definetely worth watching

@Thefeatherbender 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Silvertip. Yeah the blue and olive damsels are big in NZ, I have a few people who order them from me each year down there.

@PaintballShyguy 2 жыл бұрын

There are tons of these in my area. I gotta try this pattern out. Thanks!

@Thefeatherbender 2 жыл бұрын

Have fun! Please let me know how you get on with it.

@wd4477 3 жыл бұрын

Superb. Thank you Sir.

@Thefeatherbender 3 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Wes.

@colmogaora6055 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful fly and tying. If I was to tie one of those I might waste the whole summer wandering the country looking for trout feeding on blue damsels just so I could fish my creation... But great to have in the box just in case!

@Thefeatherbender 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Colm, thank you. Well when summer fishing I always have a couple in my box as I have experienced, more than once, damsel feeders and they can be very selective. But if you have one, you will take fish after fish on it!

@marksleeper3752 4 жыл бұрын

very nice Barry

@Thefeatherbender 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark.

@S.V.C.B. 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice and neat, Barry! I tried to make it today, mostly with some other materials, since I do not have full variety, and of course it doesn't even pretend to be as beautiful as one of yours. But my daughters liked the idea!

@Thefeatherbender 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks SB, its good to improvise and use what you have.

@tinkmarshino 4 жыл бұрын

Such a nice one there Barry.. I am off to the Doc's at 3 p.m. here (in about 3 hours) Hope all works out my friend.. I would love to come to norway when this covid is all over.. take care my brother..

@Thefeatherbender 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tink, hope all is well!

@dirkreese6230 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice!!!!

@Thefeatherbender 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dirk.

@davidwillacy4796 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video and way better than my feeble attempts at an adult damsel. The only criticism is that for the first minute I had a wonderful view of your right hand and not much else!

@Thefeatherbender 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David, I can't please all the people all the time.

@davidwillacy4796 3 жыл бұрын

@@Thefeatherbender I still enjoyed the video though,

@SkidinDingo 4 жыл бұрын

I tied a similar pattern, but i used some light super line (6 pound test?) And a #16 hook threaded through the tail as a stinger because i was having trouble with fish just nipping the very tail.

@tor8068 3 жыл бұрын

Nice, I use a similar approach to tying my yellow jackets.

@Thefeatherbender 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Trebor.

@billsutherland7486 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice tie. I’ve been tying flies, jigs, and making lures since I was in the Boy Scouts (54 years ago), and am amazed how much there is to still learn. Keep up the good work. Also, love your book.

@Thefeatherbender 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Bill, and keep tying, always something new to learn...

@robertperman8967 7 ай бұрын

Could you please tell me the name of his book? Thank you.

@starskyarsky8374 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely tying techniques as always , I've always thought of this fly as one for tying and not for fishing. I love fishing a damsel nymph pattern . But I have never really came across a situation when the fish are selectively taking the adult. I must try it the next time I see these buzzing about the reeds. Sadly that won't be this season😔.

@Thefeatherbender 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Starsky, give it a go it works a treat!

@user-sp4zo5cp9j 4 жыл бұрын

Супер работа!

@Podobed 3 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely getting a triangular ruler. I keep a 6" ruler (flat) stuck on with neo magnets but i like this version

@Thefeatherbender 3 жыл бұрын

Works for me!

@3000waterman 4 жыл бұрын

Barry. That is so clever. When normal life returns I'd love to see you tye (tie?) that at a London Club meeting. I have huge sheet of closed cell 2mm blue foam that would suit this tie perfectly, and ensure that it will NEVER sink. I'll try to get some to you. Having said that, I've never seen trout take a damsel. Damsel nymphs, yes.

@Thefeatherbender 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, well as soon as things start to get back to something like normal, I'll be posting my dates for shows and demos, so stay tuned. Trout take them spectacularly even jumping out of the water and taking them in mid flight!

@simonlakin5067 4 жыл бұрын

Barry, that is a superb pattern. Really loving these different techniques. Do you use a different make of vice for tying and not filming?

@Thefeatherbender 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon, thanks. No same vice although I do use a Regal sometimes for production tying, just quicker for mounting and removing hooks.

@EddieBourke 16 күн бұрын

Great fly, was at a lake over the weekend and couldnt figure out what the fish were taking, I had my suspicions and when i looked up a video of trout taking damsels it was very simular to what i was seeing, I have only started tying my own flies and was wondering where can you get the dyed blue hackle and is it a cape hackle or saddle.

@francoiscorso83 4 жыл бұрын

magnifique beautiful

@Thefeatherbender 4 жыл бұрын

Merci Francois.

@rabbithole_flies 4 жыл бұрын

what gauge backing did you use & what brand foam? thank you! nice job as always!

@Thefeatherbender 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Patricia, Thanks, the braided backing is 1mm and I believe I got it on E Bay. The foam is just from a hobby shop.

@rebeccazhong7510 Жыл бұрын

perfect！ I like this one very much！ however what is the material for the tail？ I am so confused! is it the backing fly fishing line?

@Thefeatherbender Жыл бұрын

Hi Rebecca, its braided fly line backing, it can be found on Amazon for next to nothing. Good luck.

@TheStuartYork 4 жыл бұрын

An excellent tutorial Barry, thank you. Did you dye the hackle with a Veniards dye, or did you just colour it with the blue marker pen?

@Thefeatherbender 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Stuart, thanks, yes dyed with Veniard dye.

@danjohnson6292 2 жыл бұрын

Barry, did you say the braid is the backing you would put on a fly reel before the fly line? Also, your flies are so beautiful I'd never let a fish bite these works of art!

@Thefeatherbender 2 жыл бұрын

That is correct Dan or the material that you make braided loop fly line connecters from. Thank you.

@user-sr8gh1me8x 3 жыл бұрын

Великолепно 👍🤝

@Thefeatherbender 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@chrisnodbot2631 3 жыл бұрын

Barry, great fly! I have a comment and a few questions. First, I’d love to see your technique for the dubbing. It was a little off camera and I’d be very interested in seeing how you did it with that synthetic dubbing. Finally I’m curious what camera you use for your videos and where you place it to record your vise?

@Thefeatherbender 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, thanks. The dubbing technique is simple, just a dubbing loop loaded sparsely with ice dubbing and then spun, but not over spun so it doesn't get too tight. I use a Canon Eos 1 MkIV and I place the camera over my shoulder.

@nicolasbore9232 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Barry, nice one, I will give it a try! I am a big fan of Promarkers, I use them a lot in my flies, they work great for coloring UV resin. What is the reference of the blue one you use for the body? Thank you.

@Thefeatherbender 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Nicolas, thanks. The reference number for the promarker is C847.

@nicolasbore9232 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Barry, I received your book yesterday, what a great piece of work, very pleasant to read, well documented, full of good tips and beautiful pictures. I think it’s a perfect complement to your channel bravo !

@alainferrari5366 3 жыл бұрын

hello ! thanks it's wonderful !!! can you said me what's brand it is for the bleu braid ? alain

@Thefeatherbender 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alain, the braid is just regular fly line braided backing.

@maximilianobernabe8930 5 ай бұрын

Hi! is really good your job.. Who is the diametrer to backing for tail?

@Thefeatherbender 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, it's 1-2 mm

@wansak2977 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice fly , I've tied some with foam body's , your ty is alot faster ,alot neater n looks pretty real , thanks again, would also like to have n address for your book , I'd appreciate that , thanx

@Thefeatherbender 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wan, yeah its a quick tie. Where do you live and I'll send you a link for the book. Or you can get it on Amazon.

@sandrarattray1202 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely tie. That looks like open cell foam, just colored.... is it?

@Thefeatherbender 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandra, thanks. No its a coloured open cell foam bought just like it is.

@mobiledominator6884 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Barry what was the braided backing called and where did you get it. A link will work too. Thanks!

@Thefeatherbender 2 жыл бұрын

Hi the backing is regular braided fly line backing I think about 20lb! www.amazon.com/Line-Backing-DACRON-Test-WHITE/dp/B00QZNBF78

@knowyourjoe8826 2 жыл бұрын

I have recently gotten interested in fly tying and am currently setting up a fly tying station and getting some equipment together. Really appreciate the view of your workstation with the tips of the foam board, ruler and hook gauge setup. I saw a review on your beginner’s book and am planning on getting that one soon. Are there any other books would you would recommend for someone starting out. I live in Fort Worth, Texas and don’t travel much but I do live live very close to a lake that has a variety of Bass, Blue Gill, and other sunfish. I would like to learn to ty what works best in my area. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Your skills are phenomenal. Thanks for sharing.

@Thefeatherbender 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Joe, I would advise you to start with my beginners book and practice and master the basic techniques. Once you have done this move on to my advanced techniques book. With these techniques you will be able to tie just about anything... Good luck and if you run into any problems just send me a message and I will try and help. Good luck!

@knowyourjoe8826 2 жыл бұрын

@@Thefeatherbender Thanks!

@richardtabbert9566 4 жыл бұрын

Could you tell me where you get your braid and the size of it?

@Thefeatherbender 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Richard, well I would if I could remember! It's a 1mm white braid, that I believe I got from E Bay...

@robertj6477 Жыл бұрын

Hi what marker brand are you using thanks wounderful work of art

@Thefeatherbender Жыл бұрын

Hi Robert, they are the Letraset Promarker.

@robertj6477 Жыл бұрын

@@Thefeatherbender thank you very much you’re work is art

@jimr1344 3 жыл бұрын

Berry, I can’t seem to find anything close to 1mm without buying 300 yds or more of 250 pound test and that’s really expensive and excessive. Any chance you can provide a link to what your using?

@Thefeatherbender 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim, Correct, it normally comes in 150 yds spools of braided backing, I'm pretty sure that you can find it on e bay or Amazon.