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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 Little White Mayfly Nymph


This Little White Mayfly Pattern is one of my favorite flies to fish with in the Spring and Fall when the Blue Winged Olive Mayflies hatch. Because these bugs are so numerous at the time, trout feed like crazy. This particular nymph pattern is tied with a hackle that acts as sort of a weed guard and helps keep the fly from collecting moss or snagging rocks.

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Watch how to tie this fly:


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Materials List:
 
This Mayfly Nymph Pattern is tied with a Tiemco 3761 #20.  A small, strong hook is preferred.
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I also used an extra small silver bead for the head of this nymph pattern.
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 I am sure to use a light colored thread when I tie any light colored mayflies. This particular fly is tied with white thread.
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The body of this fly is tied with small white copper wire.  I have used other colors of copper to "match the hatch"
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 The tial is tied with light or gray hackle that is stripped and the ends are even.  I use whatever I have lying around in most cases.
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Finally, the hackle of this Little White Mayfly Nymph is tied with a sized light colored saddle hackle.  I use Whiting 100's for this particular featured.
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Step By Step: How to tie a Little White Mayfly Nymph



Place a small bead on a small hook








Start your thread









Tie in a tail







Tie in copper wire for the body









Wrap the Copper wire forward







Add a stout hackle








Spin the hackle, trim and whip finish to complete the fly!






The fly fishing on the Roaring Fork River and Colorado River is always "Gold Medal" designated and proves incredible fishing all year round.  If you are planning a trip to Colorado, be sure to book a day or two of fishing on these rivers, you won't be let down.  Contact a top Aspen based Guide Service at http://www.aspenflyfishing.com



"How to tie a
Little White Mayfly Nymph"
by Capt. Matt Thomas

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How To Tie A Black And White Mayfly Emerger


This Black and White Mayfly Emerger is tied to imitate a small mayfly that was washed under while hatching.  I use this fly on almost every rig in the Spring and Fall during the Blue Winged Olive and Callibaetis Hatches. This Emerger Fly is high contrast and the wing can be tied with flash material for even greater visibility.

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Watch how to tie this fly:


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Materials List:

Little Emerger Flies like this one tend to get a lot of bites. It is important to tie this fly with good hooks. I prefer using a Tiemco 3761 Size20.
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I used a very small Black Bead on the head of this Black and White Emerger.  For this fly, I prefer an extra small size.
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This emerger fly is tied with dark thread of any sort. I suggest experimenting with different colors of thread for visibility.
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I used very small copper wire for the rib of this fly. This little extra effort makes a fly last for many trout bites.
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I used a synthetic material for the the white wing on this particular pattern. However, I have used many different materials for the white wing of an emerger fly, including the white fluff at the base of a feather.
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The body and collar of this Black and White Emerger are tied with the same clump of dyed black pheasant tail.  I have also used black copper wire for the body.
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Step By Step:



First, start a hook with a bead and thread







Next, tie in pheasant for the tail








Now tie in copper wire for the rib









Wrap the pheasant forward in one direction








And the copper wire forward in the other direction








Tie in a clump of white material for the wing








Add a small amount of dubbing at the head of the fly



Finally, whip finish and complete your Black and White Mayfly Emerger!








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How to tie a
Black and White Mayfly Emerger
by Capt Matt Thomas
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