Oliver Edwards Hydrosyche Larva

Fly: Lars Christian Benten, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Partridge CZ # 12
Thread: Moser Powersilk or similar GSP/Dyneema thread
Tail: Philoplume from a partridge bodyfeather
Gills: Natural ostrich-herl
Abdomen: Nymph Skin
Legs: Golden pheasant Veli Autti-style
Thorax coloring: Dark brown permanent marker
Note: For the dressing, see Oliver Edwards videos. A great fly that works throughout the season as a searching nymph. I tie them both weighted and un-weighted.


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