*Type of Fly

Nymph

*Name of Fly:

Yellowhead Red Nymph

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

Bloodworm imitation

*Date Invented

2001

Hook:

Ashima F-30 Nymph sixe12 or 14

Thread:

Red fine nylon

Weighting:

Fine lead wire (head)

Tail:

Red marabou

Body:

Red marabou dubbed

Rib:

Fine gold wire, reverse wound

Thorax:

N/A

Legs:

Can picked out from dubbing if required

Wings:

None

Hackle:

None

Special Tying Instructions:

Tie head first – use white thread as base (⅓ of shank from eye), tie in lead wire on top of hook from eye to ⅓ and then wind back to eye in close turns, nip off. Cover with varnish or superglue, and overwind the thread several times to fill gaps, tie off. Coat head with white Tippex forming smooth surface. When dry, paint with bright yellow varnish (Revell’s or nail varnish). When dry add small black eyes.
Now tie in red thread behind head, take to bend, tie in slim tail, gold wire, and then dub the body up to the head. Tie rib in opposite direction, then tie off behind head.

Fishing Instructions:

Slow figure of eight retrieve at varying depths, interspersed with sharp pulls. Vary speed of retrieve if necessary. Best fished deep.

Interesting Facts:

None