Showing posts with label beadhead. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beadhead. Show all posts

How to tie a Bead Head Prince Nymph


The Prince Nymph is the most popular nymph I know, add a Bead Head to this fly and trout beware.  This best in class Bead Head Nymph Pattern can be tied in many sizes, but this fly works best in size #12, #14 and #16.  The best time to use the Bead Head Prince Nymph, is right when you get to the water.









Watch how to tie this fly:

~ Click on any image to enlarge ~

Materials List:

Very few fish can resist a Prince Nymph drifting buy. I suggest using a strong nymph hook like a Tiemco 3761.  This fly can be tied in many sizes, the most popular are #10, #12, #14, and #16.
Click here to buy strong Nymph Hooks




What would a Bead Head Prince Nymph be without a bead?! For this particular fly is chose to use a small copper bead.
Click here to buy Fly Tying Beads





This particular pattern is weighted with lead wire.  This helps give the fly a "full" body look.
Click here to buy Small Lead Wire





This nymph pattern is going to take some abuse.  I suggest using strong thread that you can wrap tightly.
Click here to buy strong Fly Tying Thread






The rib of this fly is tied with copper wire. I have use many colors for the rib of this pattern and found that they all work.




The body of this nymph pattern is tied with a couple strands of peacock hurl.




The tail of this Prince Nymph Pattern is tied with brown goose biots.




The wing of this fly is tied with white goose biots.




Finally, the hackle of this fly is tied with brown saddle hackle.


~ Click on any image to enlarge. ~

Step By Step: How to tie a Bead Head Prince Nymph

Start a strong nymph hook with a bead, small lead wire and thread.
Add two brown goose biots, splayed out, for the tail of the fly.
Tie in a stretch of copper wire for the rib of the fly.
Now add a few strands of peacock hurl for the body.
Wrap the peacock forward to the bead.
Counter wrap the copper wire over the peacock and up to the bead.
Add a few turns of saddle hackle.
Now, mash the hackle on the top of the hook out to the sides to prepare a space for the biot wing of the fly.
Finally, add the biot wing, curved downward, and complete the fly with a few tight whip finishes.

Bead Head Prince Nymph




Bead Head Prince Nymphs work well in the Colorado Rockies, especially on the Roaring Fork River and Colorado River.  I use this fly throughout the season and consider it a standard for catching many trout.  If you would like to take a guided float trip on one of the rivers mentioned here, contact http://www.aspenflyfishing.com and get your catch on!



"How to tie a
Bead Head Prince Nymph"










No comments:
Labels: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

How to tie a Bead Head Pheasant Tail Nymph


This popular fly pattern is definitely among best flies of all time. Trout will eat a BeadHead Pheasant Tail Nymph in every season. This bead head pattern can be made to imitate every color and size of mayfly nymph that exists. I often use different colors of thread or copper ribbing to add contrast.





Watch how to tie this fly:



 ~ Click any image to enlarge ~



Materials List:

I use quite a few Bead Head Pheasant Tails throughout the year. One thing I know is you would be smart to tie this fly on a strong hook, it will get tested.  I prefer using a Tiemco 3761, sizes #20 - #16 for the majority of my pheasant tails.
Click here to buy strong Nymph Hooks



I like to use strong thread to a point that it is not bulky for all of my small Nymph Patterns. This fly is tied with Brown Ultra Thread size #70
Click here to buy Fly Tying Thread




This Pheasant Tail Nymph is tied with Red Copper Wire for the rib.  I prefer using the Small or X-Small when I tie nymphs this small.
Click here to buy Copper Wire




The Thorax of this fly is tied with a couple Peacock Hurls.
Click here to buy Peacock Hurl





Finally, the tail, body, wing case and wings of this fly are all tied with Pheasant Tail.
Click here to buy Pheasant Tail Feathers




~ Click on any image to enlarge ~



Step By Step: How to tie a Bead Head Pheasant Tail


Start a strong hook with a small bead
Use strong thread and leave it ready at the top of the bend of the hook.
Tie in a clump of Pheasant Tail for the tail of the fly and leave it tied back.  Be sure to use as few tight wraps as possible to avoid a bulky fly.
Add a stretch of small copper wire for the rib.
Now wrap the clump of pheasant forward to the middle of the hook and tie it off.
Counter wrap the copper wire forward to the same point.
Trim the wire and tie the clump of pheasant back to prepare the wing case of the fly.
Add two Peacock Hurls
Wrap the peacock up to the bead
Now tie in a new clump of pheasant tail for the legs of the fly, tips facing forward.  I count 6 or 8 for equal legs on each side.






Clip the excess from the legs and pull the wing case forward.
Here is a view of the underside.
 
Bead Head Pheasant Tail


RipLips.com



Bead Head Pheasant Tail Nymphs work for trout around the world.  This fishy pattern can be made to imitate every mayfly nymph.  The trout around Aspen, CO are particularly gullible for pheasant tails.  For an incredible guided experience, whether you are wade fishing or float fishing, go to http://www.aspenflyfishing.com



"How to tie a
Bead Head Pheasant Tail"


No comments:
Labels: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

How to tie a Beadhead Carp Fly


This Bead Head Carp Fly is one of my favorite Colorado River patterns because it works well for carp that are deep or on the move. This Carp Fly may imitate a nymph or a minnow that a fish might encounter while he is feeding along.

Click here to learn a little more about Carp.




Hand Printed Long Sleeve 
Fishing Shirts For Sale, $25


Watch how to tie this fly:


RipLips.com

~Click on any image to enlarge~

Materials List:

Carp are big fish and catching them takes a strong hook, I prefer a Tiemco 3761 size 10 or 12.
Click here to buy strong Carp Hooks


For this carp fly pattern I use a medium or small gold bead to match the hook size.
Click here to buy Gold Fly Tying Beads


 I use strong thread that I can tie my carp flies securely with.  For this particular fly i chose to use a dark thread.
Click here to buy Fly Tying Thread


This carp fly also has a copper wire rib to make it durable even when the gummiest of rubber lips suck it down.
Click here to buy Copper Wire

 
 The tail of this Bead Head Carp Fly is made with the fluff on the side of a chicken feather. I have experimented with a handful of colors and all seem to work.
Click here to buy Carp Catching Chicken Feathers

 
 
 The body of this fly is made with a couple of strands of peacock hurl.
Click here to buy Peacock Hurl



Finally, this bead head carp fly is finished with a stout brown saddle hackle. I like to use a stiff hackle that will act as somewhat of a weed guard for the fly.
Click here to buy Stout Saddle Hackle




~Click on any image to enlarge~

Step By Step: How to tie a Bead Head Carp Fly


RipLips.com





Capt Matt guides the Colorado River for carp with flies.  If you would like to book a guided carp fishing trip, go to http://riplips.com/coloradopage.html



"How to tie a Bead Head Carp Fly"
by Capt Matt Thomas

No comments:
Labels: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)