Mayfly nymphs Tying Instructions
Heres one of my moose mane nymphs, that can be fished wet or dry. Although it may look a little challenging, it’s a relatively straight forward tie that includes a few good techniques that can be put to use in … Continue reading How to tie the moose mane nymph
A nice pattern for most of the larger mayfly nymphs. Not only an easy but semi realistic tie but an extremely effective pattern with some good techniques that can be used for other nymphs. Hook: Mustad R74 # 10 Tying … Continue reading How to tie a large mayfly nymph
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 … Continue reading How to tie Scruffy Squirrel nymph
A mixed media nymph that is a real easy tie but still ticks all the boxes for a good large burrowing mayfly nymph imitation. The main trigger features of the nymph are accentuated to give it a higher attractor factor. Continue reading Large mayfly nymph
This heavy up side down CDC mayfly nymph is a variant of Marc Petitjean’s MP 2404, that incorporates an off bead used as a keel to keep the nymph fishing the correct way. Continue reading MP 2404 mayfly nymph – Petitjean
A nice technique for making realistic mayfly nymph bodies with simple materials. This technique makes a very realistic segmented nymph abdomen. Continue reading A gill bodied mayfly nymph technique
Burrowing Mayfly Nymph Hook Mustad R73 9671 # 8-12Tying thread DyneemaTail Olive ostrich herlBody Olive brown Antron dubbingRib Olive Ostrich herlThorax Olive brown Antron dubbingWing case Floss or Antron body woolLegs Olive CdC Although many nymph patterns today are intended … Continue reading How to tie Burrowing Mayfly Nymph
Mayfly Nymph Hook Mustad R73 9671 # 8-12 Tying thread Dyneema Tail Olive ostrich herl Body Olive brown Antron dubbing Rib Olive Ostrich herl Thorax Olive brown Antron dubbing Wing case Golden pheasant tail Legs Pheasant tail This pattern imitates the nymph stage of our two largest mayflies, Ephemera vulgata, that is most common in lakes, and Ephemera danica, that is most common in slow flowing rivers and streams. These nymphs prefer sandy or muddy bottoms, where they live more or less buried for two to three years. These large nymphs can be recognized by the breathing gills along the sides … Continue reading Nymph-omaniac