In this video, Simon ties a small stonefly nymph that utilizes Hareline Tungsten Stout Bodies to create an inverted “almost jigged” style fly without the use of a jig style hook. If you have a bunch of standard nymph hooks and want to create an inverted fly that rides hook up this video demonstrates how.
Inverted Yellow Sally Nymph
Thread: Danville’s 70 Denier: Cream
Bead- Hareline Gold Stout Tungsten Bead Body: Small
Antennae & Tails- Hareline Stripped Goose Biots: Gold
Abdomen- Hareline Micro Fine Dry Dubbing: Baetis Tan, Hareline Squirrel Hair Dubbing: Brown, & Uni Medium Soft Wire: Gold
Legs- Montana Fly Company Small Barred Sexi-Floss: Tan
Wing Case- Hareline Cinnamon Tip Turkey Feather
Adhesives- Solarez Bone Dry & Hareline Hard As Hull Head Cement