modern Michigan nymph · by 2013
Ted's Early Black Stonefly Nymph
Likely origin Only the designer's own account on his guide-service site; no independent source found for the date or design story.
History
A quick, impressionistic nymph for the small black stoneflies active early in the season, built on Pheasant Tail lines with an optional epoxy head taken from the Copper John. The page pictures it on the Manistee.
Materials
| Hook | TMC 2457 or Daiichi X120, sizes 8 to 12 |
|---|---|
| Thread | Uni 6/0 black |
| Tail | Black pheasant tail fibers |
| Body | Thread |
| Rib | Large black wire |
| Thorax | Peacock Ice Dub |
| Wing case | Black pheasant tail |
| Legs | Black pheasant tail tips |
| Head (optional) | Flashabou under UV resin or epoxy, after the Copper John |
Sources
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No photo yet. Every photo on michfly is of a fly tied for the site, so they're added a few at a time.
Original recipe cards for many Michigan patterns are kept at the Michigan Dry Flies archive, built by the late Tom Deschaine.