Transluscent Green Nymph

Chuck Morris · 02-21-08, 11:21 PM

Transluscent Green Nymph
Hook: Scud type #10-14 This is #10
Bead: Fluted silver metal craft bead
Thread: UTC 70 Der White
Overbody: Green Crystal String (a stetchy string used in making jewelry)
Underbody (Optional): Orvis Chartruese Holographic tinsel
Rib: Small silver wire
Thorax: Spirit River mottled nymph blend Peacock dubbing

1. Debarb hook, place bead on hook, mount hook in vice and start thread
2. Tie in a piece of Crystal String and a piece of holo tinsel with long ends extending over the eye.
3. Tie in rib and run thread over the rib back to rear of body
4. Run thread back to behind bead, keeping thread wraps tight against one another to form a solid under body.
5.(optional) Wrap layer of holo tinsel to rear of body and then forward to behind bead, leaving no gaps. Tie off and trim excess.
6. Repeat #5 with Crystal string.
7. Counterwrap rib. Tie off and trim excess.
8.(optional) Coat body with SHAN (Sally Hansen Hard as Nails). Let dry.
9. Apply thorax with the dubbing and whip finish.

curbside · 02-21-08, 11:48 PM

Sweet, using the holo tinsel under a clear or translucent body can yield some great effects.

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02-21-08, 11:21 PM	#1
Chuck Morris Director, Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Statham, Ga. Posts: 2,895	Transluscent Green Nymph Transluscent Green Nymph Hook: Scud type #10-14 This is #10 Bead: Fluted silver metal craft bead Thread: UTC 70 Der White Overbody: Green Crystal String (a stetchy string used in making jewelry) Underbody (Optional): Orvis Chartruese Holographic tinsel Rib: Small silver wire Thorax: Spirit River mottled nymph blend Peacock dubbing 1. Debarb hook, place bead on hook, mount hook in vice and start thread 2. Tie in a piece of Crystal String and a piece of holo tinsel with long ends extending over the eye. 3. Tie in rib and run thread over the rib back to rear of body 4. Run thread back to behind bead, keeping thread wraps tight against one another to form a solid under body. 5.(optional) Wrap layer of holo tinsel to rear of body and then forward to behind bead, leaving no gaps. Tie off and trim excess. 6. Repeat #5 with Crystal string. 7. Counterwrap rib. Tie off and trim excess. 8.(optional) Coat body with SHAN (Sally Hansen Hard as Nails). Let dry. 9. Apply thorax with the dubbing and whip finish. __________________ I don't fish to live, but I live to fish. I thought I made a mistake once, but I was wrong. Last edited by Chuck Morris; 02-21-08 at 11:47 PM.

02-21-08, 11:48 PM	#2
curbside Native Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: north decatur area Posts: 692	Sweet, using the holo tinsel under a clear or translucent body can yield some great effects.