Cyde Style Flies

[Donald Nicolson]

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.

[TyroneFly]

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

[Donald Nicolson]

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.

[TyroneFly]

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

[Donald Nicolson]

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.

[Donald Nicolson]

I have found 3 examples in my photo files.

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

[Bass_Bug]

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

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.

[flybugpa]

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

[Donald Nicolson]

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

[TyroneFly]

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

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