Junior's Beadhead (Black Beadhead Nymph) Beadhead Freshwater Hook : Dai-Riki #305 size 14. Bead : Gold X-small (size 16-18). Thread : 6/0 Black thread. Tail : Golden pheasant tippets. Body : Black dubbing (ie black gnat). Thorax : Peacock herl.
Tying Instructions 1. First thing to do is slide the bead on the hook. 2. Secure the bead by tying black thread behind the bead and once the bead is secure, work your way almost to the end of the hook, then tie in tail. 3. Dub black dubbing on thread, wind forward just before the mid point of the hook. 4. Tie in Peacock Herl, then wind thread forward unit you reach the back of the bead. 5. Wind Peacock Herl forward, until you reach the bead, then secure it. 6. Cut off excess Peacock Herl and glue.
Fly Notes
Fishing Notes When fishing this Bead Head, I find the use of a reasonably long tippet crucial (ie at least 80 - 130 cm) as I believe it assists in its presentation. I fish this fly with a 0.12-0.15mm Diameter tippet (0.047"-0.059"). It should be allowed to drift along the edge of the fast water and then retrieved in the back water with very small jerky movements. This fly fishes well when trout are feeding on small snails and stick caddis. Caught Rainbow, Brown & Brook trout using this fly, but I am sure it could be used to catch other species.
Location Notes This fly seems to work best where moving water meets backwater, with medium to low water depth. It can also be used in lakes, but I have had more success with it on rivers.
Prey Notes Caddis pattern.
Tier Paul Bitmatta

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