COPPER JOHN

DESCRIPTION

For those that came of age (in terms of fishing) over the last 20 years it is hard to imagine a time when the Copper John didn't populate nymph boxes. It is the perfect fly in that it doesn't mimic one thing but represents many, and has a little bit of everything: a little flash, a little movement, a little weight. Sure, the Prince, Hare's Ear and Pheasant Tail have been around longer, but the Copper John deserves to stand with them on the Mt Rushmore of classic nymphs.

 

MATERIALS

Hook
Ahrex 510
Wire
.15 Non-Lead
Bead
Tungsten - Size/Color of Choice
Thread
Veevus 50D
Tail
Biot
Abdomen
Ultra Wire
Wing Case
Magic Shrimp Foil
UV Clear Fly Finish - Thin
Thorax
Peacock Herl
Wings
Hungarian Partridge