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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 Gold Scud Nymph

The Gold Scud is a standard fly among fly fishermen who fish in places like the Big Horn River or lakes where freshwater shrimp create big fish.  This standard Scud Pattern is easy to tie and can be tied in many colors to match the shrimp you are seeing.




 





Watch how to tie this fly:

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Materials List:

This Gold Scud fly is tied on a size #14 scud hook.  This fly is generally tied on a curved shank hook to imitate the shape of a real fresh water shrimp.




I like to use thread that is similar to the color of the shrimp i am trying to imitate.  In this case, i tied this fly with orange thread.





This Scud Pattern is tied with natural dubbing made from dyed gold rabbit fur.  I have also used synthetic dubbing with great success.





The shell back of this scud fly is made by simply cutting a piece of plastic from a bag that I had laying around. Sometimes I use mylar flash material in place of a plastic bag.






Finally, I like to use copper wire for the rib of this fly.  I chose orange copper wire to match my Gold Scud Nymph.
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Step By Step: How to tie a Gold Scud Fly





Start with a strong Curved Shank Hook







Use strong thread






Add a stretch of copper wire for the rib

Tie in a strip of plastic bag for the shell back of the fly
Twist gold dubbing over the shank and up to the eye of the hook
Pull the plastic shell back forward and tie it off at the eye of the hook.

Now counter wrap the copper forward, tie it off and whip finish to complete the fly.


Gold Scud Nymph





Capt Matt is an Orvis Endorsed fly fishing guide in Colorado. If you are planning a trip and would like to get a little fishing in, please go to http://www.aspenflyfishing.com



"How to tie a
Gold Scud Nymph"


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How to tie a Perfect Stonefly Nymph


Stonefly nymphs are perhaps the most exciting food in a trout's diet. This perfect Stonefly Pattern is just right for matching the hatch and tying them is almost as exciting as feeding them to the fish!  This weighted nymph is very easy to tie and can be made to imitate all of the stoneflies that crawl around the rocks where you live and fish.

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Watch how to tie this fly:

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Materials List:



I use strong hooks with my stoneflies, you never know what might eat it! I usually tie this stonefly pattern with a #4, #6 or #8 Stonefly Hook



I also wrap my hooks with a little lead wire for added weight. I use sizes .020, .025, or .030.



The body of this fly is wrapped in Chenille. I prefer brown colors, but a little creativity and experimentation can catch a lot more fish.
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What good Stonefly Pattern is good without rubber legs?!  I in this fly tying video I used legs that had the most natural colors.
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This Stonefly is meant to imitate a Golden Stone. You can use any color, I like to use browns, blacks, and oranges for my Stoneflies.
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Finally, I use a bit of glue to seal the fly and make it last for many, many bites.





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Step By Step: How to tie a Stonefly Nymph




First, shape your hook like this...








Then, wrap it with lead wire









Tie on thread to the top of the bend









Now add tails







And chenille








Work forward and tie in three sets of legs








And finish this step by tying in the antenna








Now wrap the chenille forward to the eye

Trim and whip finish









(Preliminary side view)








Use a permanent marker to "perfect" the stonefly







(underside)









Finish with a top coat of super glue


Enjoy your Perfect Stonefly Nymph!

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 Stonefly nymphs are one of my favorite flies to use on the Colorado River all year long. To book a float using big stones on the Colorado River, contact Fly Fishing Guide Capt Matt or http://www.aspenflyfishing.com



"How to tie a Perfect Stonefly Nymph"
by Capt. Matt Thomas


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