Cornwall?s Orange Nymph (SBS)

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A Pheasant Tail tied with GP tippet instead. Ted here unweighted (cuz I can't find the spool of .025 non-tox I just bought); beadhead or wraps of non-tox under the thorax optional.

hook - Mustad 9671 #10
thread - UTC 70 burnt orange
tail - golden pheasant tippet
rib - small oval tinsel gold
abdomen - dubbing orange
thorax - ostrich black
wingcase/legs - golden pheasant tippet


Part 1

Mash barb, start thread at 2/3 mark; wrap to bend

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Measure (gap width past bend) some gp tippets; tie in/trim

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Tie in rib

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Dub thread/dub abdomen

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Measure (1/2 shank) gp tippets; tie in at eye, leaving butts long for wingcase

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Part 2

Tie in some ostrich herl by the tips at 2/3 mark, twist into a rope and wrap thorax; tie off/trim

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Pull gp butts forward to form wingcase; trim

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Split legs evenly

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Pull legs back on each side, tie off; whip finish, SHHAN

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Regards,
Scott

Scott,
Thanks for your post. Something like that could wreak havoc with our local bluegills. :)

Regards,
Ed

nice tie it is like a Whitlock red fox squirrel nymph in a tuxedo