Prince Nymphs according to Google were created in the 1930's which means they are quite an old pattern. This being said they still are effective and popular, withstanding the test of time. In fact, they very well just might be the best attractor general purpose nymph. They seem to work in most places Ive fished, and are flashy so therefore can catch the fishes eye from afar. They work great as an attractor lead fly, then dropping something more natural off the back. These dont seem to represent any specific aquatic bug, but does have a little bit of features from all the main aquatic bugs. The body is fat like a caddis, the split tail looks stonefly ish.. it can represent a mayfly as well, just overall looks like a general "bug" rather than anything specific.
I like that they can be tied in a wide range of sizes as well. Ive tied really large ones, even up to size 10, and super small (which can be rather difficult) down to size 20. I wouldn't tie much smaller than 20 though as it can get a bit difficult after that. You can use different color biots as well if you want, however the version I tied today is the original. Add a hot spot or not, it's up to you. I would however make sure you cement those biots in as ive had them pull out before without using that Solarez Resin on it.
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Materials Used:
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Hooks: Risen 9231 (size 14) - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/hooks/products/barbless-nymph-9231
Bead: Risen Brass Bead (gold/2.8mm) - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/beads-and-weights/products/brass-beads
Weight: Lead Wire (0.015") - https://amzn.to/3FQAWcf
Thread: Veevus 6/0 (red) - https://amzn.to/4iG5Qme
Tail: Stripped Goose Biot (brown) - https://amzn.to/3FSAFFJ
Abdomen: Peacock Hurl - https://amzn.to/43JGb7R
Ribbing: UTC Mylar Tinsel (x-small/gold) - https://amzn.to/4iDAjBp
Legs/collar: Whiting Hen Cape (brown) - https://amzn.to/3QOkzPS
Wings: Stripped Goose Biot (white) - https://amzn.to/3FD3shL
Tools Used:
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Vise: Renzetti Traveler - https://amzn.to/2t2FFmo
Bobbin: Stonfo Bobtec - https://amzn.to/2YWOf39
Scissors: Risen Spring Assist - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/fly-tying-tools-and-accessories/products/spring-assist-scissors
Whip Finisher: Dr. Slick Brass - https://amzn.to/2tGYwDW
Fly Tying Bench: Oasis Walnut Compact Bench - https://www.oasisbenches.com/oasis-benches/compact-bench/
UV Light: Solarez High Output - https://solarez.com/uv-cure-flashlight-high-output.html
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