Nothing Fly and Hooks for Small Flies

Published on Aug 24. 2026 - 2 weeks ago
Updated or edited 2 weeks ago

The original Nothing fly tyed by Alec Harvey..

Materials Used;

Hook: Fulling Mill Czech Nymph size 20
- Heavy; https://www.fullingmill.co.uk/Products-UK/Trout-Barbless/Czech-Nymph-He…
- Light; https://www.fullingmill.co.uk/Products-UK/Trout-Barbless/FM-Czech-Nymph…
Thread: Uni-8/0 Black
Wing, Tail, Thorax: Aero Wing, Black and Dark Grey
Thorax: Dyed Black Peacock Herl

Video by

Davie McPhail

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