Brand new fly tier

[ryguyfi]

ok off the subject... I have tied several nymphs similar to this because... well It was the first thing I ever caught a fish off of and frankly I like it for that very reason. However, I have no clue what it is and this picture isnt quite right.(stole pic from cabela's) In every nymph value pack I bought it had one it it. Lets see if I can explain it. (or the picture too). Has peacock as the tail and body, on the underside is a dark brown feather, maybe pheasant, sometimes a beadhead and a white feather or paper substance on top, both top and bottom pieces maybe 1/4 inch. Close to the pic I posted but not quite, it doesnt have the red hackle. What is the name of this thing and what are the good times of the year to use it??

 

[JackM]

Could be the zug bug

or maybe the prince nymph

 

[afishinado]

As Jack mentioned, it is a zug bug. It a decent attractor pattern and simple to tie. You can also tie it with a bead head. Attached is the recipe:

http://www.westfly.com/patterns/wet/zugbug.shtml

Good luck.

 

[JackM]

Thanks for posting that Westfly link. I haven't visited there in a while and they have really upgraded their imitations section.