Published Sep 1. 2015 - 8 years ago
Updated or edited Oct 7. 2015
Murray's Hellgrammite
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It might not be beautiful, but it works...
This is an excellent fly for short line nymphing in fast riffles--the bass hit this one very hard. Don't be afraid to tie this one large--I've seen hellgrammites 5 or 6 inches long! The ostrich herl tail gives this fly a distinctive swimming action in the water.
Pattern type:
Nymph
Skill level/difficulty:
Easy
Materials:
Hook | TMC 5263 #6 |
Tail | About 20 ostrich herl fibers 2x shank length |
Body | Black chenille (over lead wire) |
Hackle | Palmered dark-grayish hackle (dark dun, dark brown, or any dark variant saddle feather) |
Antennae | 2 strands rubber |
Head | Tying thread |
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