Here, in this Jim’s video tutorial, we learn how to tie his Bottom Scratcher nymph pattern – a general-purpose nymph fly. East tie, great pattern. Give it a try!
Ingredients:
- Hook: Hemingway’s H118 3xl Nymph Hook #10 – #16 (Jim used #12)
- Bead: Frosty Fly Tungsten Beads in Gold – size match to hook (Jim used 3mm)
- Thread: Hemingway’s 6/0 Thread in Light Yellow
- Tail: Black Marabou
- Abdomen: Hemingway’s Hare’s Dubbing
- Thorax: Hemingway’s Deer Hair Dubbing in Brown
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Happy tying and tight lines!
