Tying the Pine Creek Nymph

Pine Creek Nymph

This Pattern was originally tied for the Upper Pine Creek in Tioga County PA. It has become my go-to pattern in many Central PA streams over the years. I tie this pattern without weight, and finish my drifts with a Leisenring lift.

Pine Creek Nymph Recipe

Hook: Standard Curve Shank Nymph #16 - #12

Thread:  Brown Uni-thread 6/0

Tail:  Wild Turkey Tail fibers

Rib: Dark Brown Body Glass

Abdomen: Wild Turkey tail

Thorax: Insect Green dubbing

Wingcase: Wild Turkey Tail

Hackle: Furnace Hen neck