Baetis Nymph

Fly: Marshall Porterfield, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Nymph hook 18-26
Thread: Unithread 8/0, Brown
Tail: Pheasant tail fibers
Ribbing: Copper wire
Abdomen: Pheasant tail fibers
Wing case: Olive marabou
Thorax: Hare’s ear tan dubbing
Head: Black thread
Notes and fishing instructions:
This pattern was created to emulate the appearance of the BWO nymphs during early emergence.


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