Rangitaiki Rubber Legs Nymph Freshwater Hook : Wet fly, 3x long (mustad 9672). Thread : 3/0 black or brown. Lead : .035 or to suit hook size. Body : Dubbing to suit local stoneflies. Antennae : Black rubber legs (sml). Legs : Black rubber legs (sml). Tail : Black rubber legs (sml). Ribbing : Medium copper wire. Wing Case : Turkey tail.
Tying Instructions 1) start thread, wrap hook shank with lead. 2) tie in antennea, 3 pairs of legs then inally tail. 3) tie in ribbing. 4) prepare dubbing then form tappered abdomen. stop at rear legs. 5) tie in turkey wing case. 6) dub the thorax, separating the legs as you go. 7) pull the turkey section foward to form wing case and tie off. 8) rib the body foward, tie off and whip finish. 9) pick out dubbing to give the fly a 'buggy' appearance.
Fly Notes
Fishing Notes This pattern is tied on hooks sizes from as small as 16 to as large as 2. Colour variations range from olives, browns to black; match it to the stoneflies in your area. This heavily weighted nymph sinks quickly, getting down to those large trout without the use of additional split shot. The rubber legs adds a 'life like' motion that trout find irresistible. Target species is Trout.
Location Notes
Prey Notes Stonefly.
Tier Kevin McDonald

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