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How Do You Tie A Nymph To A Leader?

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What hooks to use for tying nymphs? Dry-Fly Hooks Hooks most commonly used for tying nymphs (top to bottom): 2X heavy curved scud hook; 1X long standard nymph; 3X long curved shank; and 3X long straight shank. How long should a nymph leader be? Typically, 5X is the perfect size for most situations. The overall … Read more

What Size Beads For Fly Tying?

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Is tying flies cheaper than buying them? Saving money tying is a myth. Even with the excess of flies I’ve tied, there’s no way I’ve saved a dime. I’ll grant the actual cost per fly based on materials alone, it’s cheaper to tie But that doesn’t take into consideration the quantities of “stuff” you’ll purchase … Read more