HOT BEAD SOFT HACKLE
Hot Bead Soft Hackle: a simple, versatile pattern for swinging or nymphing in any season. Effective for trout in off-color water or alongside BWOs and PMDs.
The Downtown Brown is a nifty little March Brown nymph, with a tag that serves as a hot spot.
| Hook |
Ahrex 520 (or Standard Nymph Hook) |
| Bead |
Tungsten Bead - Mottled Brown |
| Thread |
Veevus 50D |
| Tag |
Glo Brite - Hot Orange tag |
| Tail |
Pheasant Tail |
| Body |
Body Quill - Brown |
| Wing Case |
Turkey Tail |
| UV Clear Fly Finish - Thin | |
| Thorax |
SLF Dubbing |
| Wing Case | Pheasant Rump |