Fly Tying with Hans- Ultra Violet Baetis Nymph

An epoxy back mayfly nymph imitation. The flashback on this nymph is made from Hareline Dubbin's Purple Haze Holographic Fibers. An excellent nymph to imitate Baetis mayflies. Tie in sizes 16-20. I used Clear Cure Goo for the epoxy back. After experimenting with CCG I discovered that the extra fine accessory tips are a must for applying the small amounts needed for epoxy backs on small nymphs.

Materials:

Hook: Daiichi 1560 size 16-18
Bead: Tungsten Sized to match
Thread: Tiemco 16/0 or 70 Denier UTC
Tail: Coq de Leon
Abdomen: Microtubing color to match natural- Olive, Mahogany, Brown
Flashback: Hareline Purple Haze Fibers
Abdomen: UV Ice Dubbing color to match natural
Legs: Black FluoroFiber
Epoxy Back: Clear Cure Goo UV Cured Resin

Happy Tying

Fly Tying Videos- Deep Purple Nymph

This simple to tie nymph has held a spot in my fly box for the last 3 seasons. Purple flies work extremely well in certain situations. For me this purple nymph works well in the spring and fall, especially when fish are keying in on Baetis mayfly nymphs. Tie in sizes 16-20.

Materials:

• Hook: Tiemco 2457 size 14-18
• Bead: Black Nickel Tungsten Bead
• Thread: Wapsi UTC 70 Denier
• Abdomen/Thorax: UV Purple Ice Dubbing
• Rib: Red Ultra Wire
• Soft Hackle: Starling

Happy Tying
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