Gold & Olive Mayfly

This is a quite generic nymph pattern, especially good for still water fishing after trout and Arctic char, but worth a try in the river too. Seal's fur is a wonderful material for nymphs, the coarse dubbing is excellent for imitating the abdomen of both mayfly nymphs and caddis larvae. This is one of the best nymphs for Arctic char that I know of.

Gold & Olive Mayfly

Hook: A standard nymph hook, size 12 to 16

Thread: Black Underbody: Lead or copper wire (Optional) Tail: Brown guard hairs from a weasel's tail Ribbing: Fine flat gold tinsel Abdomen: Olive seals fur Wingcase: A slip from a crow quill Thorax: Hare's ear dubbing Legs: Fibers from a pheasant rump feather

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