Prince Nymph

Hook: Nymph Hook

6

5

4

3

2

1

1X or 2X Long #8-#16
Tiemco

3761

,

5262

Dai-Riki

060

,

730

Thread:

3/0

-

8/0

Black;

Size to Match Size of Hook
Lead:

Lead

Diameter should

Match Wire of Hook
Tail: Brown Goose or

Turkey

Biots (for photographic
purposes done here in white)
Rib:

Gold Wire

or

Oval

Tinsel

Body:

Peacock Herl

Beard:

Brown Hackle

Wing: White Goose or

Turkey

Biots

1

• Create thread base.

Wrap lead wire.
Secure lead with thread.

2

• Tie in tails. Brown biots

should be installed on each
side of hook. Tail length
should equal hook gap.

3

• Tie in gold wire for

rib. Tie in 3 or 4 peacock
herl at tail set position.

4

• Wrap peacock herl forward and tie off leaving enough room at head for beard and wing. Counter wrap rib

forward and tie off.

5

• Tie in hackle. Make 3 to 4 wraps and secure with thread. Pull top and side barbules down and tie off to

create a beard. Length of hackle fibers should be to hook point.

6

• For wing, tie in 2 white biots divided. Length should be equal to body. Whip finish.

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