Mayfly Nymph

Mayfly Nymph Recipe

Hatch

Emerger

Mayfly

Nymph

Hook:

Hook - Firehole - 718

Body:

Nymph skin - Kiley’s nymph skin

Rib:

Wire - UTC wire - Gold - Small

Legs:

Biots - Goose biots - Brown

Thorax:

Dubbing - Craw dub - Mud Brown

Tail:

Fibers - Wood duck - Lemon

Eyes:

Beads - Bead chain - Black - Small

Thread:

Thread - Nano silk - Black - 12/0

Recipe By

Kyle Ludwig

About the Mayfly Nymph

This little mayfly nymph is something that I’ve see before. It’s not my pattern, but one that should definitely be in your fly box. A more realistic spin on the pheasant tail nymph, this pattern is a great addition when the fish are being picky. Feel free to play with the bead chain size. I like tying these in mostly size 14 or even 16 and fish them like any other nymph in my box.