Slim Jim, by Lee Evans
In this video, Lee Evans ties the Slim Jim. Hook: Size 16 jig hook with 3mm Pink Pearl Bead Thread: Semperfli Nano Silk, Grey Ribbing: Thin Pink Wire Dubbing Mix: 1/2 Rabbit + 1/4 Ice Dub UV Brown + 1/4 Hends Micro …
UV Brown Nymph (Drab Duracell), by Lee Evans
In this video, Lee Evans ties his favourite nymph, the UV Brown Nymph. This pattern is a drab version of Craig McDonald’s Duracell. Hook: Size 16 jig hook with 3mm Copper Bead Thread: Semperfli Nano Silk, Grey Tail: Coq de Leon Ribbing: …
Quill-Bodied Nymph
Hook: Partridge Ideal Nymph size of your choice (Size 14 used here) Bead: Tungsten 2mm for a size 14 hook (Use proportionately sized bead for the hook being tied upon). Silk: 14/0 sheer in primrose Tail: Cock de Leon fibres Body: stripped …
Red Maggot
Here is a video of how to tie the Red Maggot, perfect for Grayling and Trout. Hook size 10 Czech nymph hook Silk: 8/0 fluoro red Underbody: Lead wire Over body: Cream coloured latex strip or rubber band Head: as tying silk …
Simple Nymph Pattern
Here is a video for a simple nymph pattern for the Grayling. It will also work nicely for trout. Hook size: 14 barbless Partridge Head: Tungsten bead 2mm Silk: as body material Body: Nymphit olive Thorax: Nymphit red Varnished with Deer Creek …
How to Choose the Correct Fly – Part 1 – Upwings (Ephemeroptera)
One of the many decisions we have to make when we go fishing is what fly to put on. I know that this seems an obvious thing to say but I am often surprised what people actually fish with on the end …
Freshwater Shrimp
Hook: B100 or 110 sizes 12 or any other curved hook Silk: Olive size 8/0 Tail: Grey partridge feathers. Ribs: Clear mono/nylon 4lbs and gold oval tinsel (Fine) Shell Back: clear shell back or other latex backing material Eyes: Melted monofilament/nylon size …
Heavy Weight Hot Spot Larva (Czech Nymph)
Hook: Varivas 2200 size 12 or Hanak H300 BL size 12 Rib: Clear 1 lbs nylon Shell Back: Hends Body stretch colour 33 or light brown 08 magic shrimp foil. Body: In 5 parts. cream rabbit, followed by cream rabbit mixed with …
Rainbow Handsome Bobesh
Sean Jones who is a member of the Welsh senior team and has already had an extremely successful fishing career to date has agreed to show how he ties his Czech nymphs and explains some of the secrets as to how to …
Kite’s Pheasant Tail Nymph
Hook: 18 to 12 down eye nymph (B175 or B170) Tying Thread: .125 copper fuse wire Body. Centre pheasant tail fibres …
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