The Beadhead Prince Nymph is an all time favorite fly!! It seems to catch trout everywhere. In this video, James from InTheRifle ties a weighted beadhead version of the classic Prince Nymph. This version makes a great lead fly and the added weight really helps the fly get down in fast water. I prefer to tie my Prince Nymphs with red thread, but black thread also works. James also ties this Prince with Brown Hackle, but Partridge is another one of his favorite materials to use on this fly. Both work just fine. A MUST have fly in any fly box. Both professionals and beginners swear by the Prince. When you don’t know what to use in trout country….just tie on a Prince!!
Video tutorial courtesy of our friends at InTheRiffle
Beadhead Prince Nymph Fly Recipe:
Hook: #08-18 Tiemco 3761
Bead: 5/64″ to 7/64″ Gold Cyclops Bead
Weight: .020 or .025 Lead Wire
Thread: Red Veevus 8/0
Tail: Brown Goose Biots
Ribbing: Small or Medium Silver Tinsel
Body: Peacock Herl
Collar: Brown India Hen Back or Natural Partridge
Wings: White Goose Biots
Now let’s see what you can do. #avidmaxflytyers
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