Sterling Jig Nymph
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We welcome back Mr. Kevin Compton of Performance Flies. Kevin shares one of his newer patterns, the Sterling jig nymph, and be sure to stick around immediately following the tying, as he also shares a tip to make your fly tying more efficient. There are lots of intermediate to advanced techniques in this one, thus be prepared to watch it more than once! Thanks for sharing this great fly with us, Kevin.
Performance Flies: https://www.performanceflies.com/
Double Duck Caddis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9EBNvrH6H4
Materials:
Hook: Hanak H 450 BL; #14 - 16
https://competitiveangler.com/shop/hooks/barbless-hooks/hanak-h-450-bl-j...
Bead: 3.0mm slotted tungsten; silver
https://competitiveangler.com/shop/beads/tungsten-beads/slotted-tungsten...
Thread: Benecchi 12/0; light gray
https://competitiveangler.com/shop/body-materials/thread-tinsel-wire/gio...
Tail: Coq de Leon; medium pardo
https://competitiveangler.com/shop/body-materials/feathers-hackle/whitin...
Ribbing: Veevus holographic small tinsel; brown
Ribbing: Extra fine wire; silver
https://competitiveangler.com/shop/body-materials/thread-tinsel-wire/hen...
Body: Pheasant tail fibers
https://competitiveangler.com/shop/body-materials/feathers-hackle/nature...
Wing: CDC; natural wild duck CDC fibers
https://competitiveangler.com/shop/body-materials/feathers-hackle/swiss-...
Thorax: Jack Mickievicz Natural Pine Squirrel w/ Antron and UV flash dubbing
https://competitiveangler.com/shop/body-materials/dubbing/jack-mickievic...
Kevin would also like to credit: Peter Durisik, Slovakia
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