Elverton Fat Daddy Nymph

Created by Michael Rollins of West Virginia, the Fat Daddy Nymph is a bright pattern with the profile of a generic mayfly nymph. Could be an effective pattern whenever fish are keying on yellow or red, or when a general attractor nymph is called for.

Hook: #12-16 1x long wet/nymph
Thread: Black
Tail: Pheasant skin fibers (from blue/silver under the church windows)
Rib: Red thread or floss
Body: Yellow dubbing, fur or synthetic
WIngcase: Brown pheasant fibers
Legs: Same feather as tail

The Ringneck Pheasant Skin used in this series: amzn.to/3eHzpUi

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