Elmo Nymph

[nfrechet]

Elmo Nymph

Hooks - TMC3761 or DAI1560 or equivalent, sizes 8-14
Thread - Brown
Tail - Dark ginger hackle barbs
Ribbing - Heavy brown thread
Shellback - Dyed brown turkey quill section
Body - Dubbed with pale yellow lamb's wool
Legs - Dyed brown speckled guinea fowl barbs

Elmo Nymph vs Tellico Nymph. Both are slightly different, but which one was first?

Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art - Terry Hellekson

[letumgo]

When I read the name, I was expecting a bright red fly.

What a pleasant surprise. You’ve sure gotten your money’s worth out of Terry’s book. I love seeing the recipes transformed into such great examples.

Thank you for sharing and inspiring us all.

[jcwillow777]

When I read the name, I was expecting a bright red fly.

Me too!