Secretly Beloved 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2022 Hello I am completely new to fly tying and the only thing I know is that this is a Nymph. Could you guys help Identify what size hook this is and what your best guess on the weight of the ball is? Looking to get into fly tying but I know nothing. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Secretly Beloved 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2022 Sorry I found this on the ground so I know nothing about this lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2022 looks like a frenchie variation frenchie fly pattern - Google Search Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chugbug27 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2022 For hook and bead, you'll save lots with wholesale fly co, who offers a quality product https://www.wholesaleflycompany.com/product-page/model-19-heavy-jig-hooks-60-degree-vertical-eye-100pk Swipe right on their pic to figure out size and matching bead (also through wfc at good prices) But their hooks aren't black If you need a black hook, I think JS Stockard has it, and you can call them for help with sizing. They're good on basic materials, too, but no bargain on postage https://www.jsflyfishing.com/daiichi-4647-heavy-wire-jig-hook-black-nickel?child=HK-054647-G016&utm_source=google_base&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=gbase_feed&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqPGUBhDwARIsANNwjV6r0EHBuTdW_gor24Er3qJLBI9pGl_kzbMMAWZbUgqC0UMO6UkCrWgaAo8PEALw_wcB&p=1 Â Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philly 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2022 Looking at it I think it may be an actual jig, rather than a jig hook with a black bead on it.  Hook either size 12 or 10. Weight could be 1/32 oz but jigs are made down to 1/100 oz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Secretly Beloved 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2022 Okay thanks guys for your inputs. I'll try and figure it out lol. Any advice for someone new looking to tie Nymphs? Would love some materials to consider for someone completely new. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chugbug27 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2022 New to tying or also new to fly fishing? What waters you fishing, and for trout or something else? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Secretly Beloved 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2022 Oh just new to fly tying. I enjoy trying Nymphs and I think I'll start with that and then work onwards. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Secretly Beloved 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2022 Also what gage lead wire should I use for a size 12 or 10 hook? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilverCreek 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2022 5 hours ago, Secretly Beloved said: Also what gage lead wire should I use for a size 12 or 10 hook? IÂ you are asking about reproducing the fly below, it does NOT have any lead wire under the fly body. Lead wire would thicken the fly body. Using wire that is the diameter of the hook shank would mean that you would be wrapping material over a combined hook and wire diameter that is 3 times the diameter of just the hook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chugbug27 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2022 There are lots of options for learning to tie nymphs. I like this free resource from Steven Ojai in the Sierras. Lots of other good stuff in there, too. https://flyfishingthesierra.com/flybox.htm Here's his page on Frenchies https://flyfishingthesierra.com/frenchie.htm Here's an interviewer with George Daniel on selecting nymph patterns for Euro nymphing style fly fishing (the type of fly you posted).  Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Secretly Beloved 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2022 11 hours ago, SilverCreek said: IÂ you are asking about reproducing the fly below, it does NOT have any lead wire under the fly body. Lead wire would thicken the fly body. Using wire that is the diameter of the hook shank would mean that you would be wrapping material over a combined hook and wire diameter that is 3 times the diameter of just the hook. Ah okay thanks, now looking at it I do believe there is no wire under it. Quick question then how would one glue the feather onto the hook? Will supper glue work? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chugbug27 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2022 https://flyfishingthesierra.com/instfrenchie.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Secretly Beloved 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2022 18 minutes ago, chugbug27 said: https://flyfishingthesierra.com/instfrenchie.htm Thanks this really helps! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites