Howell May Fly Nymph, Blue Dun

Howell May Fly Nymph, Blue Dun

Hook - Mustad 3906, size 14-16

Thread - Gray

Tail - Blue dun hackle fibers

*Ribbing - Gold wire

Body - Dark peacock quill

Thorax - Blue dun hackle wrapped closely and clipped to form a rounded thorax. 

Leave a few hackle fibers extending out from each side for legs

*The recipe does not indicate a wire rib but the illustration shows it.

Note: This style of nymph can be tied in as many colors as there are shades of hackles.

Popular Fly Patterns - Terry Hellekson