Halfback Nymph
Stonefly Imitation
Hook - Mustad 9671, 9672 or equivalent
Thread - Black
Weight - Lead/non-lead wire
Tail - Pheasant tail fibers
Ribbing - (optional) Black uni stretch or tying thread
Abdomen - Peacock herl
Wing case - Pheasant tail fibers
Thorax - Peacock herl
Legs - Tips of the wing case pulled backwards
Fullback Nymph
Stonefly Imitation
Hook - Mustad 9671, 9672 or equivalent
Thread - Black
Weight - Lead/non-lead wire
Tail - Pheasant tail fibers
Back cover - Pheasant tail fibers
Ribbing - (optional) Black uni stretch or tying thread
Abdomen - Peacock herl
Wing case - Pheasant tail fibers
Thorax - Peacock herl
Legs - Tips of the wing case pulled backwards
Tying note - Coat the body and thorax area with crazy glue prior to wrapping the peacock herl forward for added durability. Ribbing material such as tying thread, wire, uni stretch, xsmall flat or oval tinsel can also be used for added durability.
Flies fot Trout - Dick Stewart and Farrow Allen
1 comment:
Hello. I am not a fly tier but looking for the olive fullback for my fishing in western VA. Can't seem to find anywhere. I used to purchase at Orvis. Any suggestions welcome.
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