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The Squirrels Nest Drake nymph is a variation of the original Caddis pattern the "Squirrels Nest". Looking for a suitable pattern for Slate Drake nymphs (Isonychia) I needed an elongated pattern with prominent ribbing and thorax while remaining impressionistic. Sticking with turkey biots for both tail and wingcase added more movement than goose and body glass for ribbing completed the transition, morphing it from Caddis to Mayfly. The past couple years it has been a solid pattern for me.

Recipe

Hook: 2x Long Nymph
Bead: Gold Tungsten
Thread: Black
Tail: Dk Brown Turkey Biot
Rib: Dk Brown Body Glass
Wing-case: Dk Brown Turkey Biot
Abdomen: Natural Grey Squirrel
Thorax: Peacock Ice-Dub


For a full tying video, click on the link below:

http://www.ralphsflybox.com/2018/04/tying-squirrels-nest-drake-nymph.html