FLYMPH FORUM

Tied here as a Callibaetis; could work as a brown drake or hex in larger sizes/different colors.

hook - TMC 3761 #14
thread - MFC 8/0 sand
tail/shellback/wingcase - mallard dyed woodduck
rib - x-fine wire gold
gills - aftershaft feather
abdomen/thorax - Ice Dub hare's ear
hackle - partridge

mash barb, start thread; tie in rib, wrap to bend




tie in aftershaft feather




dub thread/dub abdomen to 2/3 mark






pull aftershaft over top; tie down/trim




trim some mallard fibers off quill, even tips; tie down with tips extending gap width past bend




wrap wire through abdomen; helicopter end and cover with thread




fold back butts of mallard; dub thorax






pull mallard over thorax; tie off/trim




tie in partridge by tip




wrap hackle, tie off/trim, half hitch x 2, SHHAN








Regards,
Scott

Man, that is a cool pattern! The construction is similar to Skip Nymphs, but with the addition of gills and wing case. Gorgeous!

ScottP, Howdy;

Really like these last few you've put up. They have that nice 'soft' appearance,
sorta like the moth that ends up on the surface.

hank

I'd fish that in a heartbeat.