Fox Squirrel Nymph
By: Steve Dean
"wonderwear"
Scott Depot, WV
This is an old Dave Whitlock pattern and is my very favorite anytime fly. I caught fish on this nymph all year long.
"wonderwear"
Scott Depot, WV
This is an old Dave Whitlock pattern and is my very favorite anytime fly. I caught fish on this nymph all year long.
Recipe
Materials
Hook - your choice Thread - your choice Tail - Southern most point of the Red Fox squirrel Rib - sm. flat gold mylar tinsel Body - Light Red Fox squirrel dubbing Thorax - Dark Red Fox squirrel dubbing Hackle - Brown hen back Head - your choice Step 1
Tie in the tail
Step 2
Tie in the rib
Step 3
Dub the body
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Step 4
Wrap the rib forward and dub on the thorax
Step 5
Tie in the hackle
Finished!
Wrap and tie off the hackle
You can make a multitude of variations that meet your needs as there are lots of different colors of Squirrel dubbing.
Good luck! |
