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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



"How to tie a
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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:



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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.
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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
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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.
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The Thorax of this fly is tied with a couple Peacock Hurls.
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Finally, the tail, body, wing case and wings of this fly are all tied with Pheasant Tail.
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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


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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



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