In this week’s “How to Tie” feature, APH Flying Tying shows us a fantastic attractor pattern you can fish all year long, the Red Tag Nymph.
Learn How to Tie This Fly:
Difficulty: Easy
With so many nymphs on the market today, it can be difficult to find consistent producers that catch fish no matter the conditions. Luckily, attractor patterns can offer the benefits of several types of flies, all condensed into one. Adding the smallest touch can turn a classic pattern into a staple in your fly box and is the reason why variations are so important. One of these attractors that will work anytime of the year and will become your most used point fly is the Red Tag Nymph.
For tyers of any experience level, this one will be a piece of cake after a little practice. Although this pattern’s red tail makes it a magnet for trout, it can also be tied with pheasant tail or other fibers to build a non-attractor variation. The platform of this fly has more variations and applications than most nymphs, but sticking true to the attractor tag end is a way to separate yourself from others on the water. Enjoy the process and ease of mastery with the Red Tag Nymph and let the pattern speak for itself.
Using this fly in a double nymph rig or in a dry dropper will bring fish to the net most days. The beauty in versatile nymphs is you can fish them in nearly any size and they will work regardless of situation. This makes them a viable option as either point or tag fly, or under a large buoyant dry fly. Fish the Red Tag Nymph with confidence as we approach spring and don’t be shocked when your net gets worn down!
Ingredients:
- Hook: Jig Hook Size 14
- Bead: 3.5mm Slotted – Copper
- Thread: Semperfli NanoSilk 12/0 – Black
- Body: Shimmer Dub – Peacock Green
- Tag: Glo-Brite No.4
- Rib: Copper Wire – 0.1mm
- Hackle: Natural CDC
- Thorax: Sparkle Dubbing – Brown
Now you know how to tie the Red Tag Nymph!
Video courtesy of APH Fly Tying.
