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Rusher's Steelhead Nymph fly tying pattern

Rusher's Steelhead Nymph

Carp Steelhead Attractor Nymph High Visibility Nymph Wet Fly
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Materials

Material Description Color Buy
Hook #10-14 Daiichi 1710 or other 2x Long Nymph Hook
Thread Black, 6/0 or 140-denier
Body Ultra Chenille, standard size, in purple, chartreuse, pink, yellow, or orange
Tail Black goose biots
Wingcase Black Diamond Braid
Thorax Chenille or Estaz, pearl or color to match the body

Tying Instructions

  1. 1

    Lay a thread base

  2. 2

    Splay a pair of goose biots at the bend of the hook and tie it in. Use care to ensure they stay aligned and are parallel to the shank of the hook.

  3. 3

    Tie in the chenille at the bend and wrap forward to about just over halfway up the shank

  4. 4

    Tie in your diamond braid for your wing casing where you tied off the chenille

  5. 5

    Tie in your estaz and wrap two or three times to build the thorax, and tie it off. This should take you close enough to the eye of the hook to eventually build a head.

  6. 6

    Pull your wing case over the thorax and tie it off

  7. 7

    Whip finish and use your favorite head cement