FLY
Nymph
Montana Nymph
Tied by Darrell Olson
Montana Nymph recipe
| Hook | Daiichi D1270 3XL, Size 12 |
|---|---|
| Thread | Black 6/0 |
| Weighted Wire | Lead-Free Wire (.010) |
| Tail | Black Hackle Fibers |
| Body | Black Chenille |
| Thorax | Black Chenille |
| Thorax | Yellow Chenille |
| Hackle | Black Saddle |
What the Montana Nymph imitates
- Mayfly nymph (nymph)
- Stonefly nymph (nymph)
Where the Montana Nymph came from
- Originated by Lew Oatman. Says Oatman tied the original with a palmer hackle over the chenille thorax. Single blog source, no date; treat as weak.Source: Just Gone Fishing: Tying Montana Nymph
- Originated by Unknown (western United States), Western United States. Says it originated in the western US; original was black and green. No tyer named.Source: Troutflies UK: Montana Nymph
Where sources tell it differently, each account is listed with its own source.
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