Ostrich Hex Nymph

Description

This is a fairly simple but effective Hex Nymph pattern. I tie this primarily for Steelhead on a size 8 Allen Fly Fishing wet fly hook. Ostrich is used for the tail and the gills. I tie a natural version and a “flashback” version. I don’t typically weight this nymph as it is almost always used with split shot for my purposes.

Here is a tutorial video if you want to tie this yourself, followed by a material list

Materials:

• Allen W502 Hook
• Tail/Gills: Ostrish Herl
• Rib: Gold UTC Wire
• Body: Squirrel Blend Dubbing – Sulphur
• Wing Case: Natural – Pheasant Tail — Flashback – Peacock Flashabou and Mottled Thin Skin
• Legs: Soft Hackle
• Eyes: Mono Eyes