A couple of useful patterns; both quite generic. A change of size allows you imitate many different upwings emerging and as the dun.
Theses two examples are in the box to imitate Large Dark Olives:
Ascending S-loop Nymph:
Hook: Partridge BIN #16
Thread: Sheer 14/0, tan
Tail and wing: Woodduck
Rib: Hends 0.09 wire, gold
Abdomen: Wapsi Superfine #12 olive
Thorax: Squirrel
Dun:
Hook: Partridge SLD #16
Thread: Sheer 14/0, tan
Tail: Coq de Leon
Abdomen: Wapsi Superfine #12 olive
Thorax: Squirrel
Post: Funky Fibre, grey
Hackle: Barred Dark Ginger
~Dave
Wednesday 7 July 2010
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2 comments:
Dave, just wanted to say that your fly's rock. They are just downright perfect. Very clean and simple. Keep up the great work.
That's some good flies Dave I like them, parachutes rock! :-)
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