Thursday, April 21, 2022

Heather Nymph


Heather Nymph

This fly was originated by Fenton Roskelley of Spokane Washington in 1960. 

The concept of this fly is to imitate a damselfly nymph and other nymphs. This fly should be fished subsurface and deep, slightly above bottom

Hook - Mustad 3906 or equivalent, size #8 - #12 

Weight - Lead free wire (optional)

Thread - Black

Tail - Red hackle fibers

Rib - Gold wire 

Body - Rear 2/3 - Yellow Yarn or dubbing, Front third - Peacock herl 

Hackle - Grizzly hen

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