More from the Skunkworks
I needed some Pheasant-Tail Nympths to fish with today, and realized out was out of Pheasant Tails. But I have plenty of Turkey Tails, and they looked close to the same color as the Pheasant, so I improvised. I think the result is a close approximation, and so did the 7 trout I caught at the Hiawassee River. And the fly seems to be holding up well. I may tie up some more.
If you tie a standard pattern, with different materials, does that count as a new fly? If so, then I am calling this one the Turkey-Tail Nympth.
Hook: Nympth 2x size 12, weighted with No-Lead wire wraps on 1st 1/3rd of shank.
Thread: Olive or brown 6/0 Unithread
Tail: Turkey Tail fiber
Abdomen: Turkey Tail fibers
Rib: Copper Ultra Wire-small
Thorax: Peacock Diamond Braid
Wing Case: Turkey Tail fibers
Gills: Turkey Tail fibers
I really like this Peacock Ice Dub. Here's a nymph tied with the dubbing for an abdomen.
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