Barrett demonstrates how to tie a simple but effective Blue Winged Olive nymph. Using UV Ice Dub as the thorax, the fly is given “hot spot” for the fish to key into. Use this pattern all Winter and Spring on the Metolius, McKenzie and Middle Fork of the Willamette. Fish the BWO nymph in tandem with a heavier fly to get in down near the bottom.
UV Ice Dub Beatis Nymph
Hook: TMC 3761 # 16-18
Bead: 7/64 Tungsten Bead
Thread: Uni 8/0 Dark Brown
Tail: Pheasant Tail Fibers
Body: Turkey Biot Quills Blue Winged Olive
Wing Case: Peacock Eyed Dyed Black
Thorax: UV Olive Iced Dub
can some, most, any, of your flies you demo here be used in Colorado, Wyoming??
Thanks’ I look forward to returning to OR for some fly fishing…
Irve
Thanks for sharing this awesome BWO nymph pattern and tying video. Simple, realistic, and super effective during winter and spring hatches. The UV hotspot is a really nice touch and definitely gets the trout’s attention. Tight lines!