Thread Shredders — Nymphs
Brassie Nymph Fly Tying Tutorial 0
Developed on Colorado's South Platte River, the Brassie is a great midge pupa pattern that can be tied in a wide range of sizes.
Material List
Thread - Veevus 12/0
Hook - Fulling Mill 5808
Body - UTC XS Wire
Thorax - Black Hareline Dubbin
Pat's Rubber Legs Fly Tying Tutorial 0
Once of our favorite stonefly patterns that is not only a very simple tie, but is also very effective. Possibilities are endless as far as color combinations with the most common sizes ranging from #06 through #12.
Material List
Hook - Tiemco 5263
Weight - .030 Lead Wire
Body - Variegated Chenille
Legs - Medium Sexi Floss
Wire Caddis Pupa 1
While this is a bit of an unknown pattern to Dave, it certainly does not dismiss its effectiveness. This caddis pupa pattern has proven to be very effective on both freestone rivers and stillwater applications. While this is the most vulnerable stage of a caddis, it is effectively fished in sizes varying from #12-18.
Material List
Hook - TMC 2488
Bead - Tungsten Bead
Body - Thin Skin
Ribbing - UTC Brassie Wire
Underwing - Goose Biots
Wing - Senyo's Laser Dub
Flash - Midge Flash
Prince Nymph Fly Tying Tutorial 0
A great general attractor pattern that can easily be used as a stonefly, or can be swung as a caddis imitation. Overall a very versatile fly that has earned a place in any trout anglers box. Can effectively be tied from sizes 6 to 18, the bead is optional.
Material List
Hook - TMC 5262
Tail - Goose Biot
Bead - Tungsten Bead
Body - Peacock Eye
Ribbing - Oval Tinsel
Hackle - Hen Neck
Wing - Goose Biot
Montana Prince Nymph Tying Tutorial 0
The Montana Prince is a perfect stonefly imitation. With countless color combination possibilities you can match nearly any bug in your local water. The two tone wire body gives a realistic segmented look along with adding weight to the fly which makes it incredibly effective.
Material List
Hook - TMC 3761
Bead - Tungsten Bead
Body - UTC Wire
Thorax - Senyo's Fusion
Wing/Tail - Goose Biots
Legs - MFC Small Sexi Floss
Batman Nymph Fly Tying Tutorial 0
The "new kid on the block" aka tha Batman Nymph has earned a place in many boxes throughout this region. Super versitable attractor nymph pattern that is incredibly effective. Commonly used on dry/dropper rigs, also very effective fished under indicators when you really need to get down.
Material List
Hook - U-Series 105
Body - Ice Dub
Ribbing - UTC Brassie Wire
Hackle - Hen Neck
Legs - Sexi Floss
Wing - Goose Biot