An extremely versatile nymph pattern. Possible to match numerous mayfly larva by changing size and color.
Hook:
TMC 3761
Weight:
Lead Wire
Tail:
Pheasant Cock Tail Fiber
Abdomen and Thorax:
Hare's Ear Fur
Rib:
Flashabou
Wing Case:
Flashabou
Legs:
Hare's Ear Fur teased out from thorax
Head:
Tying thread
The original recipe calls for a gold wire ribbing and a duck quill wing case. The recipe above uses flashabou for extra flash to imitate gas bubbles generated by emergent nymphs.
