Simple Nymph - Hook: Umpqua U203 #14, or any longshank curved hook Thread: Benecchi 12/0, dark brown Wingcase: Ell skin (alternative: Thin Skin) Eyes: Melted mono, #15 Tail: Golden Pheasant or Lady Amherst tippet, dyed chestnut - two barbs, tied short and somewhat splayed Abdomen: Tying thread - coated with thin clear varnish Thorax: Pine squirrel Pattern and fly: Hans Weilenmann - fly fishing video channel - Global FlyFisher

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Simple Nymph

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Hook: Umpqua U203 #14, or any longshank curved hook
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, dark brown
Wingcase: Ell skin (alternative: Thin Skin)
Eyes: Melted mono, #15
Tail: Golden Pheasant or Lady Amherst tippet, dyed chestnut - two barbs, tied short and somewhat splayed
Abdomen: Tying thread - coated with thin clear varnish
Thorax: Pine squirrel
Pattern and fly: Hans Weilenmann

Originator: 
Hans Weilenmann
Web site: 
Flytier's Page
Submitter: 
Martin Joergensen
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