Doug Prince's classic nymph is one of the best searching patterns in freshwater fishing. The white biot wings, peacock body, and brown hackle suggest a stonefly nymph but work when nothing specific is hatching.
1. Thread base — Attach black thread behind the eye and build a base to the bend.
2. Tail — Tie in two brown goose biots at the bend in a V-shape, spreading out and slightly curving down.
3. Rib — Tie in a length of gold tinsel at the bend.
4. Body — Tie in 2–3 peacock herls by their tips. Twist into a rope and wind a full, round body from the bend to the 2/3 point. Tie off.
5. Rib — Counter-wind the gold tinsel forward through the peacock body. Tie off and trim.
6. Wings — Tie in two white goose biots just behind the eye in a flat V-shape, crossing upward at roughly 45 degrees.
7. Hackle — Tie in a brown hackle and wind 2–3 turns as a wet-fly collar. Sweep fibers back and tie off.
8. Head — Build a neat head. Whip finish and apply head cement.
Seasons
Water conditions
hook
thread
tail
rib
body
wing
hackle
Brachycentrus spp.
Perlidae spp.
