prince nymph

[spoof85]

unfortunately the only hackle i have, (that i wouldn't have to cut down for the hook size) is #14 Whiting dry fly dun, so very stiff.... i need to learn how to make a list before heading to the fly shop, spent $100, got everything but what i need.....
i did get hooks though, but in hindsight, i should have got a larger variety.... one day i"ll learn lol

thanks by the way, i have to agree with JohnScott though, less tail and hackle would make a huge difference.

you know, i never caught a steelhead, i know they are in the river around here, any suggestions on a good pattern? and relative waters to find them?

thanks,
spoof

[MSD53X]

spoof;


Hares Ear, Pheastail

[JohnScott]

...John, I believe the Prince Charming nymph was a submission fly, not a FlyTyer creation?

Ralph

I believe you are right, Ralph.

John

[Gig]

The first trout I ever caught was on a Prince Nymph and I do like the idea of the Prince Charming

[Heritage Angler]

you know, i never caught a steelhead, i know they are in the river around here, any suggestions on a good pattern? and relative waters to find them?

thanks,
spoof

Hi spoof - Somebody's yanking your chain. There's no steelhead in the Lehigh, despite what you might have heard. I heard those rumors too, quite a few years ago.

Closest steelhead waters to us are in NY (ie. Salmon River), and closest in PA is all the way out in the Erie tribs.

There were some monster size trout just stocked in the Lehigh close to your area. It was for the LRSA's Lunkerfest. Only a small fraction of tagged fish were caught, so have at it.

Rainbows love eggs - hint hint.

[spoof85]

after looking into what a steelhead actually is, i can understand how someone without a trained eye could mistake a large rainbow for a steelhead... as for the eggs, ive been meaning to tie some up... guess i better get on it lol

[DUB]

after looking into what a steelhead actually is, i can understand how someone without a trained eye could mistake a large rainbow for a steelhead... as for the eggs, ive been meaning to tie some up... guess i better get on it lol

I dont use eggs. I prefer to call them "Rainbow Emergers".

[spoof85]

what color would u guys suggest?

[ScottP]

If you're talking eggs, Creamy Delight has always been a good color for me.

Regards,
Scott

[Heritage Angler]

Hi spoof - A great color to start out with is "steelhead orange". You can also use it to make a pattern made popular by Fred Bridge - the IPW (Infamous Pink Worm). The IPW is a deadly effective pattern, especially for rainbows and steelhead.