Thursday, April 27, 2017

Halfback & Fullback Nymph


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:

  1. 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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