Tying the Muskrat Nymph

The fly selected for this session is the muskrat nymph, a relatively simple pattern and the focus of which is ‘correct application’ of dubbing materials and insertion of a hackle collar on the fly. Each of these two basic techniques are fundamental to tying more sophisticated patterns. Also, the muskrat nymph is a versatile pattern for early season trout fishing.
This is the first class in our new Beginner’s Fly Tying program. Our goal is to provide basic fly tying instruction for those who have never tied an artificial fly, and a series of progressive tying instruction sessions for more-experienced tiers who have good basic technique, but wish to broaden their fly tying skills.
For those who have little to no experience tying flies, attendees will receive very basic instruction which includes (but is not limited to): hook types and sizes, basic fly tying tools, procedures for wrapping thread, attaching materials, and materials spacing on the hook and finishing the ‘head’ of the fly. Over a series of monthly fly tying sessions, these individuals will learn to tie very basic patterns; e.g. green weenie, woolly worm, woolly bugger, simple egg and nymph patterns.
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Adding the peacock is a nice touch. Great attractant.