Fly Tying the Diane Mayfly with Barry Ord Clarke

Fly Tying the Diane Mayfly with Barry Ord Clarke

I’m not sure of the origins of this interesting pattern but it looks very fishy as both a Dun and an emerger. The hackle and legs are made from the long guard hairs from a hares mask (not ears) and create a very scruffy buggy effect. Here I use a foam cylinder for the collar but I’m sure a strip of foam cut from a sheet will also work.

Hook: Mustad Heritage R43 # 14
Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Dun
Tail: CDL
Rib: Uni Nylon Black
Abdomen: Silk floss
Collar: Tan foam cylinder
Hackle/legs: Hares mask dubbing