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Sparrow Nymph |
HOOK:
THREAD:
TAIL:
BODY:
COLLAR:
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Nymph #10-12
Olive 6/0
Pheasant rump feather
Olive dubbing
Pheasant rump feather, followed by filoplume
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The Sparrow Nymph is a great general pattern for Steelhead, Trout and Salmon representing a number of aquatic insects.
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Step By Step:
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Start thread and wrap to bend.
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Strip some fibers from the base of the pheasant feather and tie in, trimming excess.
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Tie in rump feather as shown.
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Dub body.
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Tie in the pheasant rump feather to form collar.
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Slick back and secure.
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Tie in filoplume and wrap forward towards the eye. Sweep back fibers while wrapping.
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Tie off and whip finish.
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| Tied by: Chris Hatcher. |
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