Atherton Dark Nymph (#3)

Nymph

Tied By Christian Andrews

Hook: #8 – 16 nymph

Thread: black

Materials-

tail: furnace hackle fibers

rib: gold oval tinsel

abdomen: muskrat and claret seal fur mixed (or substitute to get same color)

wing case: blue: kingfisher , died quill – goose, turkey, floss

thorax: muskrat and claret seal fur mixed (or substitute to get same color)

hackle: furnace, clipped top and bottom

Notes:

Note: Mike Valla tied this fly with dark furnace hackle very short and not clipped.