*Type of Fly

Nymph

*Name of Fly:

Gemma nymph

*Etymology:
(Why you named the fly with its name)

Gemma was the name of my Springer x Labrador dog who supplied the brown fur.

*Date Invented

1990s

Hook:

12 light wire wet fly

Thread:

Brown or black

Weighting:

none

Tail:

none

Body:

Mid to light brown rabbit or hare

Rib:

Fine silver or gold wire

Thorax:

Orange seal fur

Legs:

none

Wings:

none

Hackle:

none

Special Tying Instructions:

Both body and thorax fur needs to be applied using a fur spinner and then vigorously raked out with a Velcro pad..

Fishing Instructions:

This is a very good caddis pupa imitation so use it in those May/June evenings when the sedges are active. Fish as the top or middle dropper on a long leader with a floating line and a medium fast retrieve.

Interesting Facts:

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