This exceptionally clear and easy-to-use beginner's guide shows you exactly how to create universal fishing flies, step-by-step. Each of the 12 patterns is linked by QR code to a YouTube video showing the author tying the fly in question.

12 key trout patterns demonstrate the most important flytying techniques



- Flying Ant

- Elk Hair Caddis

- The F-Fly

- Hare's Ear Nymph

- Copper Nymph

- Pheasant Tail Nymph

- Hair Wing Dun

- Klinkhamer

- Montana Nymph

- Woolly Bugger

- Zebra Midge

- Zonker

The book also includes Barry's recommendations for a beginner's flytying kit and materials and lots of useful advice and tips.



A real treat. Nothing pertaining to the art of tying has been overlooked, and the knowledge is delivered in a most practical and comprehensive style. The information [is taken]to a new level: a clear video and audio presentation reinforces the descriptions of all the fly tying containing within the book. The craft of tying flies becomes a whole lot simpler.



The clear aim is to encourage the new tier and avoid unnecessary complexity and intimidating terminology – a very good thing! All in all, an excellent book – one that I wish had been around when I started fly-tying.) A super gift for the beginner; or for anyone teaching or coaching fly-tying this could be a great resource.



Multi-media format from Barry Ord Clarke, one of the world's finest fly-dresses, also known as The Feather Bender. Highly recommended.



If I'm to recommend one beginner's book in the future, this will very likely be it. This book teaches you exactly what the subtitle promises: 'Learn All the Basic Tying Skills via 12 Popular International Fly Patterns'. Compared to many other and older books aimed at beginners, this title takes things a notch higher and embraces a modern, good looking and very functional book design as well as the online aspect.