Tying the France Fly and France Fly 2.0 - One of the Most Productive Euro Nymphs in our Fly Box
The France Fly is a top producer. The 2.0 version is quickly becoming our default version of this highly productive fly.
by Chris N • August 15, 2023 in Fly Tying Videos
One of the things we really enjoy about tying flies is the ability to make substitutions (usually because we don't have a material) or tweak an already existing winner. This video shows 3 Variations of a PMD France Fly.
Below are the recipes:
- Hook: Jig Hook, size 14-16. https://www.discountflies.com/product...
- Bead: Slotted Tungsten. https://www.discountflies.com/product...
- Thread: Brown 18/0 SemperFli Nanosilk (https://www.discountflies.com/product...)
- Tail: Brown, CDL or stiff hackle fibers.
- Body: Brown, Micro Tubing (https://www.discountflies.com/product...) or Medium Rubber Leg (https://www.discountflies.com/product...)
- Gills (for 2.0 version): Ostrich Herl, https://www.discountflies.com/product...
- Thorax: Yellow dubbing, UV or Ice Dub
France Fly Fly Fishing Fly Tied 3 Ways
BWO France Fly with Pearl Hot Spot
Baetis France Fly With Hot Spot and Hot Bead
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