Mayfly Nymph

[Guestfly]

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Hook: Fly383 #12
Thread: Uni 8/0
Weight: Adhesive lead foil thorax area
Tail: 3 pheasant tail fibers
Abdomen: Ostrich herl covered with 3 pheasant tail fibers
Wing case: Pheasant tail fibers & fine flex for strengthens
Thorax: Master dub tan
Legs: Hen pheasant fibers

You can change this pattern by using different colors

Mike

[tie2fish]

I really like that. I have used ostrich herl on the abdomen of my Green Drake nymph, but can see that it should work to simulate gills on others as well.

P.S. A side view of your fly would be much appreciated too.

[Guestfly]

I hope this pic will help tie2fish,

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Mike

[tie2fish]

Perfect.

[joaniebo]

That is one nice looking nymph....wish you lived near by so I could steal one from your fly box! : > )