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biot /
Black /
Dubbing /
floss /
Hellgrammite /
peacock herl /
Saddle /
Black Hellgrammite
tied by WetMasterFly Type: Nymphs,
Target Species: Trout,
Recommended Region: Northwest US,
Imitation: Stone Flies,
Material List: Hook: 8-12 nymph
Thread:
Black
Weight: Lead wire
Tail: two
Black goose biots
Body:
Black floss ribbed with peacock herl or ostritch herl
Thorax:
Black hare
Dubbing
Hackle:
Black saddle
Wingcase:
Black goose strip
Tying Instructions: 1. Run on thread
2. wrap on lead weight
3. secure the leadweight with wraps of thread
4. Tie in the tail, one strand of herl, and a length of floss
5. wrap the floss up to about 2/3 the hookshank (try to keep it smooth and tapered)
6. Wrap the herl up to the end of the floss in even spacing and tie it down
7. Tie in wingcase
8.Tie in hackle
9. dub thorax
wrap hackle, and tie it down.
10. fold wingcase over and tie it down.
11. Build neat head and whip finish
Presentation Tips: General nymph techniques
