T.M.I.L.S.M.S. Nymph

(Three Mile Island Long-eared Short-tailed Mutant Squirrel Nymph)

This very deadly nymph is primarily composed of the dubbing taken from this rare species of squirrel, sofar only sighted three times. A nocturnal creature whose sole distinctive trait is the fact it glows in the dark. The pelt in my possession is, as far as I am aware, unique in the world. Fiercely corrosive properties dictate the use of a specially created hook, as traditional bronzed or nickel plated hooks melt on contact...

And if you believe all of the above, perhaps I can sell you some pre-owned cow magnets also ;-)

Olive GRHE Nymph

Hook:     #10-16
Thread:   Black or olive
Weight:   Lead wire
Tail:     Dark olive partridge fibers, fairly short
Rib:      Fine copper wire
Body:     Olive-dyed hare's mask
Wingcase: Peacock herl
Thorax:   Olive-dyed hare's ear

(Materials are listed in the order they are tied in)

Nymphs are most vulnerable close to hatching. Regardless of their overall color, their wingcases darken to near black. I think trout key in on this.
Peacock herl gives me both the color and the movement I want to achieve. Hope you do as well with the nymph as it has done for me ;-)

Hans Weilenmann (h.weilenmann@elsevier.nl)