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Nymphs & Buzzers.

Half Hitch Nymph.

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Hook :- 12 L/shank
Body :- Yellow & Brown Nylon
Thorax :- Brown Ostrich Herl
Wing Case :- Brown Thin Skin
Thread :- Brown



For a detailed explanation please click on the image

As above

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Side view.
Hook :- 12 L/shank
Body :- Yellow & Brown Nylon
Thorax :- Brown Ostrich Herl
Wing Case :- Brown Thin Skin
Thread :- Brown


For a detailed explanation please click on the image

"Magic" Damsel Nymph.

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Hook :- 12 L/shank
Thread :- Yellow
Tail :- "sili-legs" yellow barred
Body :- Yellow magic glass
Eyes :- Black seed beads on nylon
Thorax cover :- The end piece of Sili-legs cut to shape

Sparkle Nymph.

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Hook :- 10 ~ 12
Tail :- Olive marabou
Body :- Olive/copper fritz
Back :- Pearl tape ( found in Habberdashery shop! )

Skinny Buzzer.

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Hook :- 8 ~ 10 Raptor carp G4
Rib :- pearl tinsel
Body :- NONE!
Thorax :- Black tying thread
Wing Buds :- Red holographic tinsel
Rib is caught in at bend by ribbing and wound to thorax, tied in with thread, tag at bend trimmed with craft knife/scalpel
Whole fly is covered with 2 coats of " hard~as~nails"

Clutch of Half Hitch Nymphs.

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With different coloured nylon & Ostrich herl a variety of nymphs can be tied.

Half Hitched, Hinged Body Mayfly Nymph.

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Hooks :- Rear body, any to form body then bend removed.
              Front body, 12 L/shank
Tail :- Pheasant tail
Rear Body :- Golden Olive floss, dampened to form neat body.
Breathers :- White Ostrich herl
Hinge :- 10lb nylon
Front Body :- AS REAR
Legs :- Knotted p/tail
Thorax cover :- Brown thin skin
Eyes :- Black beads on nylon
Thread :- Yellow

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