Brown Nymph Nymph Freshwater Hook : No.8 - 14, used No.10. Thread : Brown. Tail : Red Cock Fibres. Body : Choc Brown Wool - Fur. Thorax : Body Material. Legs : Pick Out Body. Rib : Flat Copper Lurax.
Tying Instructions 1. Attach the thread to the shank of the hook and wind back to the bend of the hook. 2. Attach the tail fibres on the top of the hook extending beyond the bend of the hook by 2/3 rds of the length of the hook shank and secure. 3. Attach the rib at the bend of the hook and secure. 4. Attach the body material at the bend of the hook and wind on to the front of the hook and secure. TAPERING up from rear to the front. 5. Wind on the rib in 3 or 4 turns to the front on the hook and secure. 6. Whip finish off the head and varnish 7. Pick out the legs from the front thorax portion of the body.
Fly Notes
Fishing Notes Cast upstream with nymph sinking to the bottom. Dead drift Strike can occur as rod tip is lifted for retrieve. Use a strike indicator in turbulent water Good results had by attaching Bead Eyes. Target species is Trout.
Location Notes
Prey Notes Resembles a swimming Mayfly nymph.
Tier Peter Woodhouse

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