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Deer Hair Nymph

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Hey FishyFranky,

 

That is one cool fly, great idea! Have you put it in a sink full of water to see if it floats, even with the bead head? I can think of places I would love to fish that fly, especially if it floats and or remains neutrally buoyant, fished in lake shallows on a full sink line, and slowly retrieved, kind of like how Booby flies are fished in the UK.

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Graham, what a great idea: a Booby nymph!

 

That fly as tied has some lead wrap but I'm sure some playing around would produce a rising/neutral fly. Maybe add some more hair or a bit of foam, no lead, switch to a dry fly hook, etc.

 

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I would think that the deer hair might be enough to fish it in the film. maybe a kf rib instead of wire...that is a very cool fly.

 

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That's neat!

 

Even if it floats, it'll take fish. A BB size shot or 2 will keep it down for a deeper presentation. I've often wondered if a floating nymph would be more visible than one that's glued to the bottom. I know guys that do very well on floating jigheads and inflated worms. Same concept.

 

Love the "glossy" look thumbsup.gif

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