Cyde Style Flies

Someone on another BB was asking about these flies.
I posted this for their info - http://donaldnicolson.webplus.net/page13.html

Also here is a Blae and Black I dressed a few years ago.
http://donaldnicolson.webplus.net/_w...545221f_0a.jpg

Nice fly! What makes a Clyde style fly a Clyde style fly? Is it the wing?

That is a very good point, the fly I showed is more of a Tweed fly by the length of the body.
I have added some more info to the pages. The last page shows the crucial differences, they
are all tied very sparsely, but with different body lengths.

Thanks Donald for the additional information. I have booked marked the last page for reference.

I shall dress some examples of the Tummel, Clyde and Tweed styles.
I was in the middle of an article for my web-site 2.5 years ago when my
eyesight problem started and things have been forgotten.
The completed article will be posted, sorry for the confusion.

I have found 3 examples in my photo files.

http://donaldnicolson.webplus.net/page414.html

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Originally Posted by TyroneFly

Nice fly! What makes a Clyde style fly a Clyde style fly? Is it the wing?

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A style of fly and style of fishing named after the River Clyde in Scotland. Google returns plenty of info on Clyde Style flies and fishing. Looks like several books on the subject as well, but appears to be originally regional to Scotland.

"Flies on right show the typical Clyde Style. Hooks are light wired body length no more than half the shank, hackle of hen or upland game bird, 1-2 turns only. Wings are tied upright & set at a "jaunty wee angle" Lightness of construction is the keyword & hooking properties are good. Other than a touch or two of tinsel sometimes, a lack of embellishment & a general more sombre hue is it's marque." taken from http://www.thehighlanderway.com/clyde_style_flies.html

Here are a few more informative links.
http://www.fishandfly.co.uk/bookrevs/clyde.html
http://www.amazon.com/Clyde-Style-Fl.../dp/0715353527
http://www.anglersholidaycottages.co...ex11111111.htm

All that from typing "clyde style flies" in the Google search bar. So easy even a caveman can do it.

thanks Donald, i learned something new this morning ! the point of my journey is never to arrive

You are welcome flybugpa and TyroneFly, that is what this BB is for.

If you feel deprived of the opportunity to use Google etc, I do apologise.;)

ps If you want the book, Clyde Style Flies by John Reid,
best buy is on AbeBooks UK-about $25.00 includes p/p
Amazon UK is also worth a try

http://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/Se...de+Style+Flies


http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_...lies&x=10&y=20

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Originally Posted by Donald Nicolson

If you feel deprived of the opportunity to use Google etc, I do apologise.;)

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Google has it place, but I rather get the information from one who knows. ;-) Thanks Donald, those three examples are a big help.

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Originally Posted by TyroneFly

Google has it place, but I rather get the information from one who knows. ;-) Thanks Donald, those three examples are a big help.

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Was just trying to help, since a definition of 'Clyde style' and your question of "What makes a Clyde style fly a Clyde style fly?" have still yet to be answered other than "The last page shows the crucial differences"

Since Don's own website has a link on the main page of the site I posted, I figure Don himself endorses http://www.thehighlanderway.com/index.htm
FAOL itself also has a link on that site's main page.

Perhaps I did not make myself clear, the main difference is the body lengths.
That was how I realised the fly pic was not a Clyde fly, but a Tweed fly.
Sorry about that.

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Originally Posted by Bass_Bug

Was just trying to help, since a definition of 'Clyde style' and your question of "What makes a Clyde style fly a Clyde style fly?" have still yet to be answered other than "The last page shows the crucial differences"

Since Don's own website has a link on the main page of the site I posted, I figure Don himself endorses http://www.thehighlanderway.com/index.htm
FAOL itself also has a link on that site's main page.

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Bass_Bug I appreciate your reply. I am still going through what you have supplied. Sorry for my poorly worded reply. It was not directed at you.

Picture below shows a Clyde Style fly of mine that gives one an idea of proportion.
Tied on a med wire size 16 this was conceived by me for Springtime fishing when I needed to get down a wee bitty quicker. Heavier dressed than summer flies but shows the style well never the less.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...herlandred.jpg

Tight Lines

PS: There are some examples on Han's site if one has a few minutes spare.
http://www.danica.com/flytier/agoodwin/agoodwin.htm

Highlander,

Great looking fly.

Your flies on Hans website are very impressive.

So... does "Clyde Style" have to do with a (half bare hook) in the back? That is the main thing I see the same about the flys... At least a bare hook from the hook point forward?

No not just that, whilst important it is a "lightness" of dressing that stands out to me. Materials are generaly sombre & from birds found in the region, Woodcock, Pheasant, Blackbird, Starling, Jackdaw Moorhen etc etc.. The only embellishment was mayby a turn or two of gold or silver tinsel but generally nothing else adorns the "flee". If you check out the link that Donald points to & the one of Flytiers site.Conversely his other posting which includes a line drawing & old photos they should answear your questions about this unique fly type.
Tight Lines

Highlander great tye there, that one catches well for me

wet