Hardback Nymph

 

Hardback Nymph

Original book recipe

Category - Stonefly Nymph

Hook - Mustad R74-9672, size 6-12

Thread - Dark brown

Tail - Dark ginger hackle fibers

Ribbing - Black thread

Body - Pale green floss

Back - A coating of dark brown lacquer is applied to the back of the fly and allowed to dry to a hard glossy consistency (as many coats as necessary)

Hackle - Dark ginger hackle as a wet fly collar

Hardback Nymph

Updated recipe

Category - Stonefly Nymph

Hook - Mustad R74-9672, size 6-12

Thread - Black

Tail - Brown hackle fibers

Ribbing - Black thread

Body - Pale green floss

Back - Brown antron yarn tied in at the bend of the hook and pulled forward after the completion of the body. The back is then coated with a thin layer of UV Resin and cured.

Hackle - Brown hackle as a wet fly collar

Head - Solarez Bone Dry UV Resin

Originated by Emil Grimm, this pattern has long been popular in the East

The Book of Fly Patterns - Eric Leiser