Tying a Jig Green Drake Nymph Fishing Fly

Green Drake nymphs are short, stubby insects. This fly is simple and HEAVY, which is great for a point fly. The weight of this fly is especially useful on windy spring days.

• Hook: Firehole Sticks 551, size 10 or 12. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-FIRE551.html
• Bead: Raven and Wolf 4.5mm Slotted Tungsten Bead, Gold. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-RWSTB45.html
• Weight: SEMPERFLI Lead Wire, 0.5mm, 3-6 turns. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-SLWR.html
• Thread: SEMPERFLI Classic Waxed Thread 150D (6/0), Olive. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-SCW60.html
• Tail: Cascade Crest Pheasant Patch, Olive. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-CCPHP.html
• Rib: SEMPERFLI Tying Wire 0.2mm (Fine), Copper or Gold. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-STWF.html
• Body: SEMPERFLI Scud Dubbing, Peacock. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-SSCUD.html
• Hotspot: Kreinik Fly Fishing Flat Braid 1/16th Small, Tangerine. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-KFLAT.html
• Wingcase: Cascade Crest Holographic Flat Braid, Black. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-CCHFB.html
• Thorax: SEMPERFLI Scud Dubbing, Peacock. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-SSCUD.html