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Pink & Grey Grayling Bug

  The Czech nymph is a well established taker of trout and grayling, this variation is no exception. It excels for winter grayling, but will work all season To support the channel, get access to the monthly tying classes and enter the giveaways, head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and sign up or donate at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/flickingfeathers Materials list Hook: Gamarus/Czech nymph hook 6-16 Weight: Flat lead tape Thread: Uni 8/0 rusty dun Inner rib: Fluo Pink body quill Over rib: 4-5lb mono Shellback: Grey scud back abdomen: Hare's ear & antron blend Hot spot: UV pink ice dub Thorax: Dark hare's ear or squirrel dubbing

The Grayling Witch Bug

  The grayling witch is a classic grayling pattern, this modern nymph version takes all the deadly ingredients and brings them up to date in a deadly grayling bug. Ideal for modern European nymphing techniques. To support the channel, get access to the monthly tying classes and enter the giveaways, head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and sign up or donate at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/flickingfeathers Materials list Hook: Jig hook size 10-18 Bead: Tungsten slotted (silver or black nickel) Thread: Uni 8/0 black Tail: Globrite no.4 Rib: Small red wire Body: Peacock herl Hackle: CDC dyed medium dun Collar: Peacock ice dub Book of the month 9 is available here: Amazon .com https://amzn.to/3DKxadM Amazon UK https://amzn.to/31BKYul Using the amazon link will help support my channel

Thread Ribbed Hare's Ear

  This little bug is an out and out fish catcher absolutely essential in any Euro nymph box. It's easy to tie and works year round for trout and grayling alike. To support the channel, get access to the monthly tying classes and enter the giveaways, head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and sign up or donate at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/flickingfeathers Materials list Hook: Jig hook size 10-18 Bead: Tungsten slotted Thread: Uni 8/0 rusty dun Tail: Globrite no.8 Rib: Globrite no.8 Body: Hare's ear Hackle: CDC Collar: Hare's ear Book of the month 9 is available here: Amazon .com https://amzn.to/3DKxadM Amazon UK https://amzn.to/31BKYul Using the amazon link will help support my channel

Czech Nymph

  Czech nymphs are fantastic takers of both trout and grayling wherever they are found. They're great fished in the Czech style, but are also excellent fished beneath an indicator. This little olive version is one of my favourite colour combinations. Materials List Hook: Grub style size 6-14 Weight: Flat lead Thread:Camel Uni 8/0 Back: Olive scud back Rib 1: Chartreuse holographic Rib 2: 4-5lb mono Abdomen: Olive SLF & squirrel Hot spot: Fl. shell pink ice dub Thorax: Hare's ear To support my channel and enter the giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers

Copper Nymph

  The Copper Nymph is a Scottish fly that could be seen as something of a precursor to the Copper John, but it's a fantastic river pattern for trout and grayling in its own right. It can be fished in a variety of ways but I have found it to be a very effective nymph for duo style fishing. Try changing the colours to suggest different species of insect or add hotspots for attraction. To support my channel and enter the giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers Materials list Hook: Kamasan B170 size 8-16 Thread: Uni 8/0 Tail: Goose biots Abdomen: Copper wire Thorax cover: Scud back, flexibody or thin skin etc. Thorax: SLF & squirrel blend

hot spot shrimp

  This simple shrimp pattern is great for trout and grayling all year, either fished on a tightline or indicator rig. To support my channel, join the monthly tying classes and enter the giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers Material list Hook: Curved grub hook size 10-16 Weight: Lead wire Thread: Uni 8/0 grey or rusty dun Feelers: Partridge Rib: 4lb mono Shell back: Grey fine stretch Body: Grey squirrel & SLF blend Book of the month 6 is available here https://amzn.to/3jwznCE Amazon.com https://amzn.to/3DuHvM1 Amazon UK

Jig Hook Peeping Caddis

The peeping caddis is an absolutely fantastic nymph for trout and grayling year round. This jig hook version is ideal for all styles of nymphing and should be in every river angler's box. To support my channel, join the monthly tying classes and enter the giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers Material list Hook: TMC403 BLJ size 12-16 Bead: Slotted tungsten Thread: Uni 8/0 Peeping grub: Ultra chenille, chartreuse, white or pink Legs: Brown partridge Rib: Olive ultra wire Body: Sybai nymph dub or similar. Book of the month 6 is available here https://amzn.to/3jwznCE Amazon.com https://amzn.to/3DuHvM1 Amazon UK

Biot bug

  This easy little biot nymph is a killer for trout and grayling and is certainly worth a place in your box. Adjust the weight and colours to suit different conditions and locations. You won't be disappointed. To support my channel, join the monthly tying classes and enter the giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers Material list Hook: TMC403 BLJ size 14-20 Thread: Fluorescent 8/0 Bead: Slotted tungsten Tag: Tying thread Tail: Coq de Leon Abdomen: Goose biot Thorax: Hare's ear & ice dub mix

Copperknob

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Chironobaetis

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Tying Deep Blue with Martyn White (nymph)

The deep blue is a great cold water anchor fly for European style nymphing that works well for both trout and grayling. To support the channel and be eligible for giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers Materials list Hook: Jig hook size 12-14 Bead: 3.8 mm or larger slotted tungsten Thread: Uni 8/0 black Tail: Fine blue tinsel Body: UV buzzer wrap Rib: Semperfli ice blue wire

Tying a Euro Baetis With Martyn White (nymph)

This super simple little fly is essentially a perdigon variant that is super quick to tie and catches trout everywhere. Try it in various weights or colour variations. To support the channel and be eligible for giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers Materials list Hook: Jig hook 12-20 Weight: Slotted tungsten bead Threads: Uni 8/0 rusty dun/olive (use other contrasting colours you like) Tail: Coq de Leon Rib: XS coloured wire Abdomen: Lighter thread Thorax: Darker thread

Tying an Instajig Peeping Caddis with Martyn White (nymph)

The peeping caddis needs no introduction, here I've tied my version using an instajig or offset tungsten bead which gives a hook up presentation but allows you to use a longer hook shank than a typical jig hook and slotted bead, which I think gives a better cased caddis.  To support my channel and enter the giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers Materials list Hook: 1x or 2x long nymph hook (I used TMC 3761) Weight: Offset tungsten bead Thread: Rusty dun 8/0 Uni Peeping grub: Fl chartreuse ice dub Legs: Partridge or hen hackle fibers Case: Natural hare's ear or similar

CDC jig

Instructions for a very quick and easy euro style nymph that is increadibly effective for trout and grayling.To support my channel and enter the giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers Materials list Hook: Competition jig size 12-16 Weight: slotted tungsten bead Thread: 8/0 colour of choice Tail: CDC Body: CDC Hackle CDC

Torpedo!!!

Step by Step instructions for another heavyweight tungsten jig nymph.  The torpedo jig  is inspired by the Slovak style super heavy nymphs but uses Hanak tungsten pellets to allow for a smaller fly that is quicker to tie.  Follow me on twitter or instagram @flickinfeathers for more fishing content. Materials used Hook: 60 degree jig nymph Thread : 8/0 flat Tail: Coq de Leon Weight: Hanak "body +" tungsten pellet

Silver Bullet

Step by step instructions for a super easy, but effective euro nymph. try this with various thread colors for trout and grayling in deeper or faster water when you need to get down. follow me on twitter or instagram @flickinfeathers for more fishing content. Materials used: Hook: 60 degree jig hook Weight: Hanak "Body +" Tungsten pellet Thread: Fluorescent Veevus 10/0 Tail: Coq de Leon

Tungsten bead caddis

Step by step instructions for a simple but effective nymph pattern that works for trout, grayling and other species too. Adjust the size and  weight to suit where your fishing. Follow me on twitter or instagram @flickinfeathers for more fishing content Materials Used Hook: Knapek Gammarus 8-16 Weight: Tungsten bead Thread: Dark UTC Shell back: Sybai fine flex Body: Ice dub Rib :4lb Nylon