Dragonfly Nymph, King’s
Dragonfly Nymph, King’s
- Fly Type Nymphs, Wet Flies
- Source Umpqua Feather Merchants
- Target Species Trout
- Tail Olive marabou
- Thread Olive 6/0
- Body Mottled thin skin for the shell back
- Rib Vinyl rib small
- Underody Super bright dubbing color to match
- Thorax Olive super bright dubbing
- Wingcase Mottled thin skin
- Legs Mallard color to match and rubber legs
- Eyes 40lb burned mono
Begin by tying in a short piece of marabou for the tail. Next, cut a piece of thin skin 1/4 inch thick in the shape of a bullet and tie the tip it in at the base of the tail, continue by tying a piece of vinyl rib for the rib. For the underbody, dub a thick tapered body 2/3 up the shank and then flatten the dubbing using pliers. Next, pull the thin skin over top and rib. Now is a good time to put the eyes on, start by tying a piece of thin skin 1/4 inch thick so that it over hangs the hook eye and then in front of that tie the eyes in right at the base of the eye. Next wind back to the base of the body and dub a small area.
For the first wing case, cut a piece of thin skin to shape and tie it in, laying it flat half way along the top of the body followed by some mallard flank for the legs. In front of the mallard dub a small area followed by rubber legs on each side. Now, dub up to and around the eyes. To finish, take the piece of thin skin from the front and pull it over the eyes, making a few wraps. For the final wing case, cut the remaining piece of the thin skin to just behind the start of the first one. Whip finish and head cement.
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