Tying a Mayfly Nymph

Step by step instructions for a basic mayfly nymph imitation. This is a generic upwing pattern and the size and color can be adjusted to suit the species you wish to imitate. Follow me on twitter or instagram @flickinfeathers for more fishing content. Materials used Hook: Nymph hook 8-18 Weight: lead wire Thread: Uni 8/0 Tail: Brahma hen fibres Body: Life cycle dubbing Rib: Thread Thorax cover: Pheasant tail