ISO/SLATE
NYMPH
By: John Stoyanoff
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Legs: short reddish brown or black soft hackle fibers tied in on flanks
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ISO/SLATE
NYMPH |
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| Hook: debarbed – sizes 10 thru 16 – 2X long nymph hook Mustad 9671, TMC 5262, etc. | ||
| Thread: 8/0 dark brown or black | ||
| Weight: (optional) lead wire – 8 to 10 wraps of .020, .015, or .010 – according to hook size | ||
| Tail: short bunches of soft hackle tips, marabou or ostrich | ||
| Body: olive/black, dark rust or black dubbing– to match naturals | ||
| Rib: gold wire, silver wire or clear mono | ||
| Center Stripe: (optional) 3/0 white monocord or dental floss | ||
| Wing Pad: black quill fibers or spooled black antron | ||
| Thorax: same as body | ||
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Legs: short reddish brown or black soft hackle fibers tied in on flanks |
*Always match imitation to natural in body shape, size and color*