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Green Drake Nymph

Posted: Sun May 28, 2023 5:23 pm
by nfrechet
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Green Drake Nymph

Hook - Mustad 9672, size 8-12
Thread - Olive
Tail - Pheasant tail fibers, light shade (three to five fibers 1½ gap widths in length)
Ribbing - Olive cotton thread or olive single strand floss
Body - Olive tan dubbing fur
Wing case - Dark mottled turkey wing quill section
Thorax - Olive tan dubbing fur
Legs - Lemon wood duck flank fibers, beard style

The Book of Fly Patterns: Over 1,000 Patterns for the Construction of Artificial Flies - Eric Leiser

Re: Green Drake Nymph

Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2023 6:05 pm
by letumgo
The long slender profile reminds me of Polly Rosborough’s nymphs. Good stuff!