Published Sep 1. 2015 - 8 years ago
Darth Vader Nymph
A very simple, heavy nymph
Originator:
Martin Joergensen
Pattern type:
Nymph
Skill level/difficulty:
Very easy
Instruction:
- Wrap 4-6 turns of heavy wire around the front part of the hook shank
- Cover the weight with tying thread
- Attach the copper wire behind the weight
- Wind the copper wire in tight turns to the bend of the hook and then a bit
- Return the copper wire in open turns to form a ribbing
- Tie off and cut
- Varnish the abdomen and weight (optional)
- Attach a few strands of peacock herl just in front of the copper wire, pointing to the rear of the fly
- Dub over the front part of the body
- Bend the herl over the thorax, tie down and trim
- Form a head, whip finish, cut thread and varnish
Species:
Materials:
Hook | Heavy wire nymph hook, size 8-12 |
Tying thread | Black 8/0 |
Body and ribbing | Black copper wire (Wapsi) |
Wing case (optional) | Peacock herl |
Thorax | Black dubbing |
Head | Tying thread |
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