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| Hot Butt Micro Nymphs |
The next group of flies I refer to as Micro Nymphs. They really don't represent any particular species of aquatic insect. The flies are small and buggy looking, never larger that a 14 or smaller size 22. I will fish these flies in the point position or on a dropper on a three fly rig. They need a substantial anchor fly to bring them down in swift water. I will also fish them on a long spanish or french style leader in skinny water especially in the low flows of fall and early winter.
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| Hot Butt Micro Nymph |
Pattern Recipe:
Hook: DOHIKU bead hook (14-16 can substitute a standard scud hook)
Bead: Black tungsten
Tail: Woodduck flank fibers
Hotspot: Hot Orange Uni 6/0
Ribbing: Synthetic pearl
Abdomen: Turkey tail fibers
Thorax: Synthetic peacock dubbing
very buggy looking. makes want to tie some of these.
ReplyDeleteReally a nice tie! This little bug will fish...
ReplyDeletemy god, those are great looking flies. I'm going to have to steal this pattern from you. Thanks for sharing it.
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