Fly of the Month: December 2024

Bead Head Hare & Copper Nymph

It is the easiest pattern to tie in its most simple form yet it is one of the most effective nymph designs. Tied “in the round” so it looks the same no matter how it is drifting. A perfect starting place for anyone thinking about giving flytying a go. Larger examples probably suggest large swimming mayflies, bullies and stoneflies, medium sizes suggest caddis pupae and small ones midge pupae.

Bead Head Hare & Copper Nymph
HookTMC 3769 size #8 – #18
ThreadDanville 6/0 black
RibCopper wire
BodyDubbed hares fur
BeadGold or Black
Ingredients