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The Super Mottled Nymph is a fly angler’s secret weapon—crafted to mimic the irresistible wiggle and earthy tones of real aquatic nymphs. With its mottled, natural colors and subtle ribbing, it fools even the wariest trout into striking. Versatile for both still and moving waters, this fly is a must-have for anyone chasing finicky fish that crave authenticity. Tie it on and watch your catch rate soar!
Originator: Tim Flagler
Tied By: Brian Davenport, Mossy’s Fly Shop
Photos By: Mike Brown, Mossy’s Fly Shop
Ingredients:
- Hook: Firehole 317 sz 16-10
- Bead: Firehole 9/64 Tungsten Copper
- Thread: Veevus 70 Brown
- Tail: Pheasant Tail Fibers
- Body: Super Fine Dub Brown and Mahogany
- Thorax: Super Fine Dub Mahogany
- Legs: Black Krystal Flash
Step 1. Slide your bead on and form a thread base.
Step 2. Using a few pheasant tail fibers, tie in your tail. You want your tail to appx. the length of the hook shank.
Step 3. For this step, it is best to have your two colors of dubbing out and ready. Form a dubbing loop then run your thread appx 1-1/2 hook eye width back of bead. Keeping the loop apart, twist one color of dubbing down one leg and the other color down the second leg.
Step 4. Spin the dubbing loop.
Step 5. Using touching turns, wrap your body forward to where you stopped your thread.
Step 6. Using your thorax dubbing color, dub a thorax ball.
Step 7. Using two strands of flash, tie on your legs on each side. Whip finish..
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