The Complete Fly Fisherman – August-September 2019

For stoneflies, stonefly nymphs and flat wings, I cut the

wing forms depicted in drawings 9 - 11. Mayfly patterns

can be difficult to cast without the leader twisting before

landing. The presented wing shapes (diagrams 12 - 13)

minimise this problem, as the wings are tied on the bottom

of the hook shank and folded up, with the shank between

them (see Dick Nelson’s drawing above – another technique

I learnt from him).

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DIAGRAM 11

DIAGRAM 12

DIAGRAM 13

OTHER FLIES (CONTINUED)

Below left: USD Spinner (upside down spinner) made with

wing material from Organza. This fly has caught a good

number of fish, especially during Danica hatches.

Below right: Kvennan Spent – another spinner made with

Organza wings. Here the author used a self-made wing burner.

Below: Paul Whitlock’s famous PH Mayfly made with Wonder Wing.