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How to tie a Halfback PMD with a Bead



The Pale Morning Dun Hatch is among the best of mayflies that hatch throughout the year. This big, clumsy, yellow mayfly is easily imitated at all stages.  This particular PMD pattern is tied to imitate an emerger that has been washed under.  I like to use a bead in the middle of this little nymph pattern, but dubbing works very well and helps keep this fly out of the rocks and moss.  The Halfback PMD Nymph can be sized to match the hatch and it is still a big enough bite that trout will not let it pass by.


 


Watch how to tie this fly:


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Materials List:

I like to use a strong nymph hook when I tie this pattern because I know it will get strike after strike.  The hook I prefer for this PMD nymph is a Tiemco 3761 size #16




This particular nymph pattern i included a bead in the body.  I suggest copper beads however gold and silver will work just fine.
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This fly is tied with yellow thread.  I like to use UTC size #70.




The rib of this bead body nymph is tied with X-Small Red Copper Wire. Tying flies with a copper rib will increase the durability of your flies.




The body of this Halfback PMD Nymph is tied with Pheasant Tail.
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I use a small amount of dubbing next to the bead in the thorax of this fly. I have used only dubbing for the thorax and find it to work just the same.
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Finally, the wing case of this fly is tied with synthetic fly tying fibers, specifically EP Fibers.  I have also used pheasant tail, elk hair, flash materials and many other materials for the wing case and caught trout just the same.
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Step By Step: How to tie a Halfback PMD Nymph


Start a hook with a small bead

Use strong thread
Add a clump of Pheasant Tail, for the tail
Add a stretch of Copper Wire for the rib
Wrap the Pheasant forward to a point in the middle of the hook, then counter wrap the copper over the top of the pheasant to the same point.
Now add a clump of synthetic fibers for the wing case
Tie in a little bit of yellow dubbing
Finally, pull the wing case forward to the eye and finish the fly with a whip finish.

Halfback PMD Nymph






The PMD Hatch on the Colorado River and Roaring Fork River is one of the best mayfly hatches all year and tends to last for over a month.  This hatch can be fished best from a drift boat with both nymphs and dries.  If you would like to go fishing in the Colorado Rockies this summer and catch big trout on PMD Patterns, go to http://www.aspenflyfishing.com



"How to tie a
Halfback PMD Nymph
with a Bead"
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How to tie a Green Drake Nymph

Green Drake Mayflies are often the largest of the mayfly species living in the Western United States. This large Mayfly hatches during months June, July and August in the Colorado Rockies.  During the Hatch, Green Drake Nymphs are most active and trout key in on them.  This Bead Head Nymph pattern is easy to tie, and you may want to tie quite a few, I use two at a time!












 Watch how to tie this fly:


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 Materials List:

Green Drake Nymphs are very exciting to fish with because the fish bite hard.  I suggest using a strong hook like a Tiemco 3761.



This Green Drake Fly is tied with a small black bead.  I suggest using a Small sized bead that compliments the pattern without being too big



I would use strong thread for this particular nymph pattern.




Green Drake Mayflies are typcically very dark if not black. I use Black Copper Wire for this fly. I suggest using Black Ultra Wire size BR.




The tail of this fly is tied with dyed Black Pheasant Tail.




The collar of this bead head pattern is tied with a few wraps of Peacock Hurl.




Finally, the hackle of this Green Drake Nymph is tied with an Olive Grizzly Saddle Hackle.  I like to use a stout hackle that acts as a weed guard.





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Step By Step: How to tie a Green Drake Nymph

Start with a strong hook and a small black bead
Use strong black thread
Tie in a clump of Dyed Black Pheasant Tail, for the tail.
Add a stretch of Black Copper Wire and wrap it forward to the middle of the hook.
Tie in a couple of Peacock Hurls for the collar of the fly.

Finish the this fly with a couple turns of Olive Grizzly Saddle Hackle

Green Drake Nymph


The Green Drake Hatch is a major event on the Roaring Fork River and the Frying Pan River near Aspen, CO.  These mayflies draw the attention of the fish and the fly fishermen. If you wol like to book a great fishing vacation during the Green Drake Hatch in Colorado, go to http://www.aspenflyfishing.com



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How to tie a Hair's Ear Nymph


This perfect little nymph is the imitation of every mayfly that ever lived. This fly can be tied big or small and colored to match the hatch. No trout in his right mind can let this tasty bite pass by!


 




Watch how to tie this fly:



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Materials List:

 I suggest using a strong hook for tying a Hair's Ear Nymph. I prefer the Tiemco 3761 for all my nymph flies.

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 Any dark thread will work for tying this nymph pattern. I suggest using a medium strength thread, like brown 3/0 or 6/0.

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 I like to use copper wire for ribbing on all of my nymphs. You can use any color rib for the Hair's Ear, I usually go with red, copper or gold. I also suggest using small or extra small wire.

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 I use Pheasant Tail for the tail and wing case of this Hair's Ear Nymph Pattern.

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The dubbing used for this fly is primarily made from a hair's mask and is thickened with a blend of died brown body hair. Hair's ear dubbing can be colored to match the hatch.

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Step By Step: How to tie a Hair's Ear Nymph

 Start a hook with dark thread
 Tie in a clump of pheasant for the tail, leave pheasant uncut
 Add copper wire for the rib
 Work a small amount of dubbing to the middle of the hook, for the abdomen of the fly
 Counter wrap the copper forward
 Now tie the uncut pheasant back for the wing case

 Build the thorax of the fly with a little bit of dubbing









 Pull the wing case forward and tie it off with a few whip finishes


Now go set the hook like crazy!





The rivers in Colorado are loaded with bugs that look like the Hair's Ear Nymph. Trout can't help themselves when they get the chance to eat this fly.  If you are interested in catching all kinds of fish with Hair's Ears, consider fly fishing around Aspen, CO.  Go to http://www.aspenflyfishing.com for info and top fishing guides to take you there.



"How to tie a
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