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A furled body nymph with a twist - literally.

Originator:

Nick Thomas

Pattern type:

Nymph

Skill level/difficulty:

Easy

Instruction:

Run on the thread behind the bead and build up turns to lock it in place.
Line up the ends of three leg strands and roll between fingers and thumbs to twist them. Bring the ends together and allow the strands to furl together.
Tie in the furled section with the free ends either side of the bead.
Dub over the thread turns, pull back the ends and dub against the bead.
Smear the thread with varnish. Whip finish and cut the thread.
Pull the legs together around the front of the fly and trim to length.

Species:

Materials:

Hook	Fasna F-444 #14
Bead	Get Slotted 3.3mm tungsten jig-off
Thread	12/0 black
Body & Legs	Get Slotted red Silli-legs
Collar	Troutline black pepper squirrel dubbing.

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