Tying the Muddler Minnow with Barry Ord Clarke

One of the real classics with a few tricks on getting it right. If I was unfortunate enough to be given the choice of having only one fly to fish for all species both in fresh and salt water, I would have no problem! The Muddler minnow would without doubt be my number one choice.
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[@alanullmer8369]

Its been 10 years since I tied the muddeler minow or any fly for that matter. Your video brings back fond memories. Had to stop fly fishing because multiple sclerosis. That for the video.

[@johnshand6176]

Always pure pleasure to watch. Will tie a few up for those big browns in the lower Tongariro River. Thanks from down-under in NZ.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks John, tight lines!

[@robertperman8967]

Simply amazing. Working with deer hair looks so easy but it’s not. I’ve try’s it. Well done! Tight lines🪰🐜🦗!!!!!

[@speedoflight9005]

Best Muddler Minnow EVERRRRR!!!!!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Why thank you!

[@petermay9668]

Great Fly and Great Tying Barry. 👍🇧🇻

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Peter.

[@Wissahickonwild]

Thanks that's a really nice looking example of the muddler minnow.

[@markusannerfelt6067]

Lovely and extremely satisfying to watch

[@Thefeatherbender]

Glad you think so Markus!

[@TheSpeyfisher]

Outstanding Barry!!!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Michael.

[@danielhashem7727]

Excellent demonstration very talented.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Daniel.

[@earllubold2505]

Superbly tied. Thank you!!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you Earl...

[@lonewizzard8456]

Awe inspiring. So clean.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@lonewizzard8456]

@@Thefeatherbender you're welcome. My tying has definitely improved by observing your skills and techniques. Thank you.

[@mglennon5535]

Sharp! Well done. Never used the tooth brush or razor blade before. Will try it out. Thanks for sharing!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi M, Both are excellent tools when working with Deer hair!

[@robertmckean1929]

This is a killer fly for big brown trout if fished properly. I like to flatten the bottom of the head so that when fishing, it submerges neatly with one tug.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Rob, yes one of my top patterns also...

[@GetInShapeWithDavid]

Master craftsman.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thank you David.

[@franckmilliot4656]

Good job ,i like your stacker.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Franck.

[@ericluscombe3272]

when tying quill you said you can't do that without wax on the line why's that what does wax do

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Eric, using wax on your tying thread stops anything and everything from slipping, it's just great to get use to using it in all your tying!

[@fliegenfischer9226]

Hi, i like your accurate and clean tying style! Have you tried to cut the ends off from the deer hair collar? That way the deerhair head might blend in better into the collar. Hope my english is not too bad. All the best.

[@legitnesshugo8293]

Your english is pretty good for sure

[@cachi-7878]

Very nice. I didn’t know the trick using wax to set the wing. I wish you had explain the reason for it though. I suppose it prevents the quill from splaying.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks, Dyneema tying thread that is the best thread for tying with deer hair is very slippery, the wax give it more traction when tying in the wing.

[@edwardmuzzy9876]

Hey Barry, they make pre-waxed thread.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Edward, they sure do, but using wax will totally change your tying! You should give it a go...

[@edwardmuzzy9876]

Barry, never saw any use in wax! I tied a few flies over the years, and not an issue.
Cheers,
Muzzy

[@robertperman8967]

Do you know the person over seas that has the extended tail tool??

[@Thefeatherbender]

Yes I do, you can get it from here: www.54deanstreet.it/shop/product/54ds-ebtk-extended-body-tool-kit-8701?category=285

[@jordanhare935]

Hey pardon me because I am a beginner to tying, may I ask are you using silver thread on the body at the beginning and to secure the tail? List of materials needed?

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Jordan, No its a tying thread called Dyneema you can see my video here about it :ua-cam.com/video/FkO2Z4MwBAk/v-deo.html

[@simonpowell2559]

The tips on a lighter, great, I'll take that.

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Simon, but remember, always burn from above the fly, not from below...

[@Franklinfishingflies]

That's absolutely beautiful! Nicely constructed mudd!er

[@Thefeatherbender]

Glad you like it!

[@mazay1106]

Very well just super👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@matiasrafaelleiva3152]

Excelente! !!

[@NeilysFlys.]

Barry What Bobbing Holder are you using mate ?? 🍻👍

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi, It's a Petitjean TT Bobbin holder.

[@billjohnson9634]

Glad all is well . Will buy one if you can sign it for me . Don't think I can buy one retail with you signature , But I'm sure you get some copy's and you could sign on and I will pay retail and the postage . Thanks

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Bill, I'll keep you posted.

[@MS-we4wi]

Beautiful muddler! What tying thread did you use? I know it's dyneema, but 220d or 110d? I need to try it👍

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks MS It's Dyneema 55.

[@MS-we4wi]

@@Thefeatherbender thanks for your fast reply👍 Unfortunately, my local shop only has dyneema 110d and 220d. Do you think I can use any of these for this pattern?

[@Thefeatherbender]

@@MS-we4wi Sure, you can use 110.

[@poconodave1]

I would like to buy that hair stacker - do you sell them?

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi David, my hair stackers are very soon available from www.54deanstreet.it

[@alexanderlindquist]

best fly is europea 12

[@speedoflight9005]

Peeeeerrrrrfffeeeect !!!!

[@Thefeatherbender]

Thanks Speedo!

[@afdalrahman7043]

hello sir...what kind of deerhair did you used for this muddler minnow?

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Afdal, On this particular pattern I use European Roe Deer, its a great natural spinning hair.

[@afdalrahman7043]

allright sir...thanks for the info...👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@simonpowell2559]

Fantastic. Depends what you want. Bouncy comes with hollow fibers, so look for that. Fallow deer works if you want a buoyant fly.

[@simonpowell2559]

Remember, you need a strong thread to make a muddler

[@Thefeatherbender]

For sure.

[@billjohnson9634]

Are you OK have not seen any of your posts for weeks . Am I off your email list

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Bill, all ok I am just working to a deadline on a new fly tying book, back soon!

[@KENNYFLY1]

What thread s that

[@Thefeatherbender]

It's Dyneema or GSP 55.

[@stephanepesquera805]

bonjour Barry , encore une belle video!! une question si tu peux me répondre? où puis-je acheter ce joli hair stacker?
j'ai essayé avec cette adresse "[e-mail]" mais cela ne fonctionne pas.
merci

[@Thefeatherbender]

Bonjour Stephane, thanks. I have two of these hair stackers in different sizes, they are beautiful things but the function is not practical. Unfortunately I have no address for Andi! But on another note I have designed a set of 4 new hair stackers for deer hair and they first will be available before Christmas 2020. I will be posting a video on how to use them soon.

[@stephanepesquera805]

The feather bender merci Barry pour ta réponse

[@dominikserna8645]

do you even know how to spin deer hair?

[@Thefeatherbender]

Hi Im, if you search on my channel in the deer hair category you'll find several on spinning techniques.

[@MrRothley]

Dominik - Shoo Troll