Thread: Bead head nymph

A BH Nymph is indeed a very good fly for lots of fish and I certainly don't want to persuade you from tying it. However, if this is your first fly I usually recommend a #6 Olive, Black, or Purple Wolly Bugger for first time tiers. It is relatively simple and your hook size will keep the proportions correct. All you need for a Wolly Bugger is a 3XL or 4XL hook, thread, marabou, medium chenille, and strung hackle. I usually add weight to my WB but they still work without weight and there is certainly nothing wrong with adding a bead head for a little extra weight. When tying nymphs its easy to get the proportions out of kilter and it won't come out like you wanted. This leads to a lot of frustration and sometimes people abandoning fly tying completely. After you tie a couple of Wolly Buggers you will develop a lot of skills, such as using a whip finisher, that will help when you are tying more intricate flies. A BH Nymph isn't really a difficult tie but IMHO there are better flies to start with.

Dan

If I'm tyin a pheasant nymph do I need to have a 2x hook if I'm not usin a bead head? I've tied a few on a mustad R9671 sz 10 wet nymph fly hook. To me they look fine and I'm excited to try them out!! I've been lookin on ebay for some deals on fly hooks for when I have some more cash, so could ya'll recommend some hooks that a beginner at fly tyin should always have in stock, and what is your go to fly hook?

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Originally Posted by Pat

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Dennis

Allan, get some Mustad S80 hooks for tying nymphs. It's the standard length version of what you've already got.