Saturday, October 31, 2015

Burrowing Mayfly Nymph Pattern- Daiichi 1870, Flymen Evolution Tungsten Beads, Virtual Nymph Skin, Deer Creek UV Flex Resin

Natural Burrowing Mayfly Nymph 
Daiichi 1870 Larva Hook
http://www.castersonlineflyshop.com/nymph-head-evolution-beadheads-mayfly-swimmer-burrower/
Flymen Nymph Head Evolution Beads (Swimmer/Burrower) Size Large
Thread the Evolution Bead onto the hook
Apply a thread base behind the hook eye
http://www.castersonlineflyshop.com/hareline-stripped-goose-biots/
Select 2 Goose Biots for the antennae
Secure a biot on the top and bottom of the hook eye
Select some Rubber Legs which will create the tusks
Secure 2 tusks in place in between the antennae
Slide the Evolution Bead to the hook eye and hold in place with a tapered thread ball
http://www.castersonlineflyshop.com/hareline-ostrich-herl-10-12/
Select 3 Ostrich Plumes which will be used for the tails
Secure the Ostrich Plumes in place on your side of the hook
Add a section of mono (.010) on the top and bottom of the shank
This step creates a flatter profile to the abdomen
http://www.castersonlineflyshop.com/virtual-nymph-vn-nymph-skin/
Grab a pack of translucent cream Virtual Nymph Nymph Skin
Cut one end at an angle for easier tie in
Secure the Nymph Skin in place at the rear of the hook (angled side facing up)
http://www.castersonlineflyshop.com/danville-monofilament-fly-tying-thread-006/
Grab the Mono Thread and secure a 10" strand at the rear of the hook
Advance the first bobbin forward and add another bobbin loaded with Mono Thread at the 1/3 point
Wind the Nymph Skin forward and secure in place behind the bead
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Select 2 Pheasant Aftershaft (secondary) Feathers for the gills
Strip the barbs from one side of the feather (this is the top gill section)
Strip the other feather in the same way (this is the bottom gill section)
Secure each gill section in place at the 1/3rd point using the Mono Thread
Wind the 10" section of mono from the rear through the gills and all the way to the eye (use the segmentation the Nymph Skin created for the spacing). Tie off with the forward bobbin and whip finish. Remove it.
http://www.castersonlineflyshop.com/spirit-river-mottled-nymph-skin/
Cut a strip (thinner than 1/8") of Spirit River Mottled Nymph Skin for the wing cases
Cut one end to a point for easy tie in
Secure the Mottled Nymph Skin in place at the 1/3rd point with the Mono Thread
http://www.castersonlineflyshop.com/chartpak-ad-fly-tying-markers/
Select dark brown, light brown and yellowish waterproof markers
Mark the abdomen to your liking
http://www.castersonlineflyshop.com/deer-creek-diamond-flex-uv-resin-flexible/
Use Deer Creek UV Flex Resin to help seal the markings on the abdomen
http://www.castersonlineflyshop.com/deer-creek-pro-torch/
Cure the UV resin with the Deer Creek Torch
http://www.castersonlineflyshop.com/j-son-sweden-silicone-mayfly-nymph-legs/
Size medium J:son Realistic Nymph Legs
Secure the 6 leg set in place (on your side of the hook)
Lay the wing case forward and secure in place between the mid and forelegs. Mark the joint areas of all the legs with a dark brown waterproof marker
Lay the wing case forward to behind the Evolution Bead to create the forward case. Whip finish
Coat the wing cases and joint areas of all 6 legs with Deer Creek UV Flex Resin
Cure the resin 
Also coat the joint areas on the underside of the legs and abdomen with the UV resin
Cure the UV resin on the underside with the UV light
VIOLA!