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ostrich herl nymph
The Ostrich Nymph is a classic suggestive pattern that has falen from popularity somewhat-it shouldn't have! It can be tied in a range of sizes and colours to suit a variety of situations. They're deadly when tied simply and also with added hot spots or flash. To support my channel and enter the giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers
Materials list
Hook: Nymph hook 10-16 (TMC 5262/Kamasan B200 or similar)
Weight: lead wire (optional)
Thread: Uni 8/0 to match body
Tail: Pheasant tail fibres
Rib: Fine silver wire
Abdomen: Ostrich herl
Thorax cover: Pheasant tail
Thorax: Ostrich herl
The light partridge and yellow really is a deadly North country spider. Despite its simplicity, this fly is a great taker of both trout and grayling and frankly, the partridge and yellow should be in every river angler's box. To support the channel and be eligible for giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers Materials list Hook: Kamasan B170 size 14 Thread: Yellow silk (waxed) Hackle: Grey speckled partridge
Step by step instructions for a deadly classic wet fly. The partridge and orange should be in every trout angler's box. To support the channel and be eligible for giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers Materials list Hook: Fulling Mill all purpose medium 12-18 Thread: Orange silk (waxed) Hackle: Brown speckled partridge
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