Squirrel Nymph

[philm]

I've not posted a fly on here for some time. A friend dropped off some frozen squirrels a few weeks ago (he's a game keeper) and I finally got around to the shaving, dying and tying this weekend.

Phil

Hook: kamasan b175 12
Thread: red
Tail: hen pheasant, dyed
Rib: 4lb mono dyed red
Body and thorax: grey squirrel, dyed
Thorax cover and legs: hen pheasant, dyed​

 

[taffy1]

In a word...classy!

 

[Wee Jimmy]

A wee cracker Phil, I must try dying some nylon for ribs this winter...

 

[m r roid]

That's a stunner, Phil. It cries out, "EAT ME!!!!!"

 

[philm]

A wee cracker Phil, I must try dying some nylon for ribs this winter...

Thanks Jimmy. I use nylon a lot for ribs either clear or dyed. I started out using it on dry flies as a lightweight alternative to wire but I like the translucent effect it gives on nymphs as well, especially in red. It dyes really easily and every time I have the dye pot out I'll chuck in 10 yards of 4lb Maxima (more dependable than flouro' ).

Phil

 

[Wee Jimmy]

Thanks Jimmy. I use nylon a lot for ribs either clear or dyed. I started out using it on dry flies as a lightweight alternative to wire but I like the translucent effect it gives on nymphs as well, especially in red. It dyes really easily and every time I have the dye pot out I'll chuck in 10 yards of 4lb Maxima (more dependable than flouro' ).

Phil

I used to have a wee fly that was usefull on Loch Leven Phil.It was basically just a yellow tailed greenwells spider but the body was primrose thread ,ribbed with clear nylon.I think it might have been a take on one of Stuart Billams patterns..? Anyhoo the fly had a lovely translucent look about it.I think nylon ribs are very under used, there’s a bit of potential there for sure...

 

[GEK79]

I've not posted a fly on here for some time. A friend dropped off some frozen squirrels a few weeks ago (he's a game keeper) and I finally got around to the shaving, dying and tying this weekend.

Phil

Hook: kamasan b175 12
Thread: red
Tail: hen pheasant, dyed
Rib: 4lb mono dyed red
Body and thorax: grey squirrel, dyed
Thorax cover and legs: hen pheasant, dyed​

Looks amazing..