The scruffy squirrel nymph is a great all rounder and a good alternative to a hares ear. The combination of squirrel dubbing and a rib of Ultra lace tubing makes a very buggy morsel that ticks all the boxes for an excellent all round nymph!
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Scruffy Squirrel nymph pattern recipe
- Hook: Barbless nymph # 12
- Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Claret
- Tail: Wood duck
- Rib: Red Ultra Lace tubing
- Abdomen: Pine squirrel dubbing
- Wing case: Pheasant tail
- Thorax: Pine squirrel dubbing
How to tie Scruffy Squirrel nymph
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Very nice! The red tubing and dark red thread really add a nice, subtle red tint to the entire fly.