Today’s Tying Tuesday includes 3 patterns developed to come down in the water column and lure slow fish to strike. Gilbert Rowley reveals you how to connect a vibrant, fancy pattern based upon a jig hook, which suggests you can bounce it along the bottom with less worry of problems. Next, Wyoming tier Bob Reece shares his flexible Combination Nymph, which sinks rapidly, uses improved motion in the water, and is incredibly resilient. Lastly, Tim Flagler strolls us through his procedure for connecting an egg replica that can be incorporated a range of colors, color mixes, weights, and sizes, offering anglers a lot of alternatives to match to conditions and fish choices.
Tungsten Property Surveyor
Hook: Jig hook (here a Distribute 400 BK), size 12.
Bead: Silver slotted tungsten bead, 3.3 mm.
Weight: 7-10 Covers Lead Wire, 0.015.
Thread: Red, 8/0.
Tail: Medium or dark Pardo Coq de Leon.
Rib: Silver wire, size BR.
Body: Light Rainbow Sow-Scud dubbing.
Thorax/Collar: Dark Rainbow Sow Scud Dubbing.
Location: Connecting thread.
Reece’s Combination Nymph
Hook: Orvis Tactical Czech Nymph Hook, size 14.
Bead: Gold tungsten, 7/64.
Thread: Brown, 8/0 or 70-denier.
Tail: Amber Krystal Flash.
Body: Amber Ultra Wire.
Underbody: Tan ostrich herl.
Thorax: Peacock Ice Dub.
Adhesive: Head cement.
Tools: Calling wax, bodkin.
Eggstasy Egg
Hook: Heavy grub hook (here a Fulling Mill 5115), size 14.
Bead: Fluorescent orange brass bead, 3/32-inch.
Thread: Fluorescent orange, 70-denier or 8/0.
Body: Fluorescent peach Eggstasy.
Adhesive: Head cement (here, Sally Hansen Hard-As-Nails).
Tools: Plunger-style hackle pliers, fine-point bodkin, whip-finish tool.
