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Woven Mayfly Nymph

 
tied by Old Hat
Fly Type: Weighted,
Target Species: Trout,
Recommended Region: Northwest US,
Imitation: Mayflies,
Material List:
Hook: 2x long nymph hook
Thread: Griffith's 14/0
Bead: Small nickel
Tail: Partridge fibers
Abdomen: Overhand weave of embrodery yarn. One yarn of color of choice and one of silver.
Shellback: Medallion sheeting
Legs: Partridge fibers
Thorax: Dubbing to match color of yarn
Tying Instructions: Slip on Bead. Start thread and wrap to rear to tie in tail. Weave abdomen making sure that the silver yarn shows on the bottom and colored is on top. Tie in a thin strip of sheeting the hook eye. tie in a small partridge feather on top of that. Dub back to rear of thorax and then pull the partridge and sheeting back splaying the partridge out to the sides. Tie down and tie off there. Lift the tag of the sheeting up and trim at an angle leaving a small tag. This will for two little wing buds.
Presentation Tips: I use this mainly as a stillwater mayfly nymph with a very slow retrieve.