Another great fly recipe from Jim Misiura – a Sword Back Nymph. Jim’s usual easy-to-follow style of tying. Very interesting nymph pattern, definitely worth trying – this one is a sure killer on the stream. Thanks, Jim.
Ingredients
To tie Jim Misiura’s Sword Back Nymph, you need the following:
- Hook: 2xl nymph hooks in sizes #12 – #18, Jim used Hemingway’s Nymph Fly Barbless Hooks HC114 in size #12
- Bead: 3mm in Gold, try our Tungsten Beads in Gold
- Thread: Brown colored, try Hemingway’s 6/0 Thread in Brown
- Tail: Pheasant Tail
- Body: Frosty Fly Stretch Round Rib in Orange
- Wingcase: Peacock Sword
- Thorax: hare blend in chestnut color, we recommend Hemingway’s Hare Plus Dubbing in Tan
- Legs: Brown Goose Biots
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