ISONYCHIA NYMPH

ISONYCHIA NYMPH

Hook : Daiichi 1560 # 10 - 12

Thread : Danville 6/0 Black

Tail : Pheasant Tail

Rib : Krystal Flash Black

Abdomen : Isonychia Dubbing Gray, Purple & Brown mix

Back Stripe : Floss White

Wing Case : Dark Turkey

Thorax : Isonychia Dubbing Gray, Purple & Brown mix

Legs : Hen Hackle

Fly Tier: Jim Lafley

Tying Instruction :

1) Tie on thread near bend of hook.
2) Tie on pheasant tail fibers for tail.
3) Tie on monofilament for rib.
4) Tie in 3-4 stands of white thread to be used as back stripe.
5) Dub a thin abdomen of mixed dubbing.
6) Tie on wing case of dark turkey in front of the abdomen.
7) Pull white thread forward as stripe and rib with monofilament to base of wing case.
8) Dub a thorax of mixed dubbing.
9) Tie on legs of brown hen hackle.
10) Pull wing case forward and tie down.
11) Pull white thread forward over wing case and tie off.
12) Whip finish head.

Note :

Dave Goulet pattern.

ABOUT THE FLY TIER

E-mail : Jim.Lafley@mdc.state.ma.us

Director of Education MDC - Watershed Management