Beadhead Bird's Nest

Fly: Jim Woolacott, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Nymph hook #14 2XL
Bead: gold
Thread: camel 8/0
Tail: natural woodduck
Rib: fine bright copper wire
Body: Buggy Nymph #16 - light hare's ear color
Collar: woodduck tied in the round

Note: I wind on the dubbing using a loop tool and then after tying off the rib I tease out the fibers using a piece of velcro


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