Hello Jim: I have tied flies for about 5yrs. now and I enjoy this activity immensely. In that time I have tied a good number of different flies including the Prince Nymph which is a fairly simple fly to tie. Occasionally I tie flies as demos for beginners and that is a little different than tying just for yourself. I very much enjoyed your video and I envy you for the layed back down to earth manner that you are able to do your demo with. Thanks a lot, greetings, A.K.
Hi Jim, I decided I'd best come watch you tie a Prince Nymph, since I was just starting to tie one & was struggling with the collar/beard. Thanks for the clarity of your tie. It's always good to see that even Jim the Fly Guy has a bit of hassle with peacock herl or other materials. Just shows your human-ness & makes me feel a bit less a nerdo! Thanks Jim, really enjoy watching you tie. Bill
Thank you so much for teaching guys like us for free and being so good at teaching. ..ur videos are amazing and ur a great fly master ..prince nymph is my all time favorite fly ...I got more steelhead with it then any other fly so I wanted to learn how to make one my self and ur video did the job well ...thanks again for everything
+Fly Fishing Thanks for the kind words. I believe it is our responsibility to share with others what we have learned, it only makes our time on the water more enjoyable.
Thanks much Jim; I'd been assuming one or two things in a different order, or at a different tie angle, and the results were horrible. Making a few small changes per your tie method should do the trick. I need to tie up a bunch of these because I had recent terrific luck with some, and they were all wrecked or stolen by those danged huge thieving rainbows...great idea adding glue under the fragile herl to help it hang in there. I know of some folks who swear by the modernized "formerly known as" version, which has red and sparkle in it. Do you favor the traditional? Which would be the first one you'd tie on?
Awesome video I'm going to Tie some up this week my question Jim Misiura do i need to use the lead i am looking for weightless patterns because i have a ton of bead heads and weighted nymphs but looking for a different option. any tips thanks for the amazing videos.
It depends on the size hook. Tinsel comes in different sizes. Most nymphs are tied with #14 or #16 tinsel, Depending on how much you want to show, for the prince I like to go smaller.
I like Silver beads for the prince but I'm sure gold will work just as well. You should also try the Fancy Prince, it has a Golden Pheasant Crest tail replacing the goose biiot. Something about the yellow color just sets them off.
Great pace to this video. Easy to follow and nothing off screen. Thanks for very helpful instructions.
Thanks for the kind words.
Hello Jim:
I have tied flies for about 5yrs. now and I enjoy this activity immensely. In that time I have tied a good number of different flies including the Prince Nymph which is a fairly simple fly to tie. Occasionally I tie flies as demos for beginners and that is a little different than tying just for yourself. I very much enjoyed your video and I envy you for the layed back down to earth manner that you are able to do your demo with.
Thanks a lot, greetings, A.K.
Hi Jim,
I decided I'd best come watch you tie a Prince Nymph, since I was just starting to tie one & was struggling with the collar/beard. Thanks for the clarity of your tie. It's always good to see that even Jim the Fly Guy has a bit of hassle with peacock herl or other materials. Just shows your human-ness & makes me feel a bit less a nerdo!
Thanks Jim, really enjoy watching you tie.
Bill
I have tied and fished this pattern, it is a great fly, thanks Jim for the many video's you put out.
Thank you so much for teaching guys like us for free and being so good at teaching. ..ur videos are amazing and ur a great fly master ..prince nymph is my all time favorite fly ...I got more steelhead with it then any other fly so I wanted to learn how to make one my self and ur video did the job well ...thanks again for everything
+Fly Fishing Thanks for the kind words. I believe it is our responsibility to share with others what we have learned, it only makes our time on the water more enjoyable.
Excellent lesson! I just started tying and I was able to follow your instructions to create my first Princes. Now to try them out! Thanks so much.
Very nice version of a Prince Nymph. I usually tie them with beads but I'm definitely going to tie this version too.Thanks!
Very nice tutorial, Jim. Your flies are always beautiful!! Thank you.......
Thanks Jim, great to watch and learn from. Early days for me. Looking forward to fly tying.
nice job, I've tied these before but have a real tough time getting those front biots to go on right. Your technique is excellent thanks Jim.
Be careful the wings like to migrate to the middle
thanks so much Jim, great instructional video, i'm a beginner and will be attempting this as my second pattern. keep up the GREAT work!
Great vid! Very clear instruction and lovely fly.
Glad to be of help.
Looks great! Can't wait to try it, thank you for this video
Thanks for the compliments. Really appreciate them.
Best wishes!
Jim
This is a very good fly pattern I'm sure you will be successful. Thanks for the kind words. Jim
Hi Cyrus, Thanks for the kind words, if you have any questions let me know!
Jim
Many thank's for share this video (another a lot of other) with us in youtube's community
Pierre
Great Job Jim...
Thanks Jim, i tying some prince nymph and caught a lot of rainbowns, one around four pounds,THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Thanks for sharing this pattern with all of us:-)
Nice one Jim.
Can you use a rooster saddle feather for this fly? I'm having trouble getting it to lay right. Thanks. Love your channel!
Thanks much Jim; I'd been assuming one or two things in a different order, or at a different tie angle, and the results were horrible. Making a few small changes per your tie method should do the trick.
I need to tie up a bunch of these because I had recent terrific luck with some, and they were all wrecked or stolen by those danged huge thieving rainbows...great idea adding glue under the fragile herl to help it hang in there.
I know of some folks who swear by the modernized "formerly known as" version, which has red and sparkle in it. Do you favor the traditional? Which would be the first one you'd tie on?
I don't have much preference as I don't fish nymph enough to have one.
You can use a Rooster hackle, but it is better to use a soft hackle. Soft hackles give more life in the water.
Awesome video I'm going to Tie some up this week my question Jim Misiura do i need to use the lead i am looking for weightless patterns because i have a ton of bead heads and weighted nymphs but looking for a different option. any tips thanks for the amazing videos.
+kgrantmckeown No you don't need to use weight. But this pattern is best fished on the bottom. But will certainly work without weight.
I'll try this imitation certainly in my rivers.
Greetings wolf
What size tinsel are you using? Thanks for the great tutorial.
It depends on the size hook. Tinsel comes in different sizes. Most nymphs are tied with #14 or #16 tinsel, Depending on how much you want to show, for the prince I like to go smaller.
Another nice and effective pattern, Jim, thanks.
Have you done any ice-fishing flies?
Hello Jim. I'm new to tying, and was just wondering where you get your materials? Thanks
I get my material from several places mostly on-line. Try Anglers Addiction dot com they have decent deals.
Jim Misiura Thank you! I enjoy your videos
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Tied my first prince nymph...threw a gold bead on first...ty
I like Silver beads for the prince but I'm sure gold will work just as well. You should also try the Fancy Prince, it has a Golden Pheasant Crest tail replacing the goose biiot. Something about the yellow color just sets them off.
you make it look too easy my fat fingers give me a hard time
Take it slowly and find your method.
turn off the dryer