Copper Braid Nymph

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A heavy fly for fast water

Originator:

Nick Thomas

Pattern type:

Nymph

Skill level/difficulty:

Easy

Instruction:

Run on the thread, catch in the 2mm braid on top of the hook and tie down back down the shank.
Wind the braid forward in overlapping turns, tie in and trim off the waste.
Tie in a piece of 3mm braid.
Dub the thorax and brush out the fibres.
Fold the thorax forward and tie in as described for the Copper Shrimp.
Build a small head, whip finish and varnish.

Species:

Materials:

Hook	Hends BL 544 #8
Thread	14/0 copper
Abdomen	2mm copper braid
Thorax	Troutline rusty squirrel hybrid dubbing
Thorax cover	3mm copper braid

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