Blue-winged Olive Nymph

Blue-Winged Olive Nymph

This pattern has been pulling duty for me across most of my waters for several years now. I prefer it fished without weight, along with another heavy nymph or a split-shot.

BWO Nymph

Hook:  #14-18 Standard 2XL Nymph

Thread: Olive Dun Uni-thread

Tail:  Barred Lemon Wood Duck

Rib:  Fine Gold Wire

Abdomen:  Ginger Hareline 

Thorax:  Ginger Hareline

Legs: Barred Lemon Wood Duck

Wing-Case: Dun Turkey Flat (Coated with Bug Bond)