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Tag: Mayfly nymphs

Mayfly Nymphs Fly Patterns. Nymphs come in one of 4 basic varieties – Burrowers, Swimmers, Clingers and Crawlers. Tying Instructions by Barry Ord Clarke

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Moose mane nymph

September 23, 2020September 24, 2021 barryoc

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 Moose mane nymph

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large mayfly nymph tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Large mayfly nymph

September 14, 2020March 19, 2023 barryoc

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. Large mayfly nymph pattern: How to … Continue reading Large mayfly nymph

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Scruffy Squirrel nymph

June 22, 2020October 6, 2021 barryoc

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 Scruffy Squirrel nymph

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Large mayfly nymph

July 2, 2019September 19, 2022 barryoc

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

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MP 2404 mayfly nymph – Petitjean

May 28, 2019September 23, 2021 barryoc

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

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Gill abdomen mayfly nymph technique

January 19, 2018September 23, 2021 barryoc

A nice technique for making realistic mayfly nymph bodies with simple materials. This technique makes a very realistic segmented nymph abdomen. Continue reading Gill abdomen mayfly nymph technique

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Burrowing Mayfly Nymph tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Burrowing Mayfly Nymph

August 9, 2016March 2, 2022 barryoc

Although many nymph patterns today are intended to imitate a much greater spectrum of aquatic foods, rather than the nymphal stage of one specific, this pattern imitates the final nymphal stage of the largest burrowing mayflies Ephemera guttulata (Green Drake) … Continue reading Burrowing Mayfly Nymph

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Mayfly Nymph -omaniac tied by Barry Ord Clarke

Mayfly Nymph-omaniac

November 21, 2012October 22, 2021 barryoc

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 … Continue reading Mayfly Nymph-omaniac

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