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Sunday, January 21, 2024

First tied Fly: Evolution Mayfly Clinger Nymph

 Name: Evolution Mayfly Clinger Nymph


Here's what it should look like:


Hook: Kona Nymph Streamer 2XL (NS2), size 12

Head: Nymph Head Evolution Mayfly Clinger & Crawler Tungsten

Thread: 8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge - Camel

Wire: Lead free wire

Ribbing:  Soft Wire - small / gold

Dubbing: Hareline Hare n Ice Dubbing, Natural Color

Tail: Pheasant Tail

Wing Case: Pheasant Tail

Thorax: Hareline Hare n Ice Dubbing, Natural Color


Comments:

My first fly that I tied!

I kept breaking the thread and had to adjust the bobbin holder to prevent breaking. 
The tail is too short on the fly, something to work on the next one. 
Watching Youtube videos on fly tying sure do make it look easy! More practice is needed!