Bead head Turkey tail nymph

[StumpHunter]

I got a lot of turkey tails so thought I would use turkey tail and tie up some nymphs. This one is a size 12 nymph hook and I'm going to tie some 14's and 16's also. Used a 3/32 copper bead, size 32 copper wire for the ribbing and the dubbing is caddis life cycle/antron mix & orange 70d thread.

 

[Jig Man]

Purdy... But waaaaaaaay to small for me!!!

 

[StumpHunter]

Thanks guys. Doc I have tied a size 22 and it isn't something I enjoyed. Now size 16 is as small as I tie. I have to use 2.75 reading glasses to tie anything 12 or smaller as my regular bi-focals are not strong enough.

 

[CrappieHappy]

Nice work Ronnie...

 

[quivira kid]

Size 12 is small? Oh boys..... for trout, it starts at 12 and goes down!

Turkey tail makes a darn good nymph. That'll catch em...

 

[toadfrog]

SIZE 16 SIZE 18 crap not only couldn't I see it but I bet they are heck to dig out from under you finger nail . Ronnie you just keep tying them dinky things all you want . If I need one I'll just buy it from you.

 

[ScottV]

That's one sweet fly Ronnie.

 

[LedHed]

excellent fly tye SH

 

[Fatman]

Stump

Nice bead head nymph!!!!!!! On the next ones instead of putting the fibers at the angle on top, roll them back under the hook like a beard, they'll flair on the retreive

 

[StumpHunter]

Thanks for the nice commits everyone. It's enjoyable setting at the vice tying It's amazing how you can catch trout on a small hook the size you really can't see to tie on the line.. Most times I'm using a size 12 or 14 but I have 50 or 60 flies tied in the "small" sizes LOL!