It might not be beautiful, but it works...
This is an excellent fly for short line nymphing in fast riffles--the bass hit this one very hard. Don't be afraid to tie this one large--I've seen hellgrammites 5 or 6 inches long! The ostrich herl tail gives this fly a distinctive swimming action in the water.
Nymph
Easy
| Hook | TMC 5263 #6 |
| Tail | About 20 ostrich herl fibers 2x shank length |
| Body | Black chenille (over lead wire) |
| Hackle | Palmered dark-grayish hackle (dark dun, dark brown, or any dark variant saddle feather) |
| Antennae | 2 strands rubber |
| Head | Tying thread |
