Hi guys,
As you probably already know, I don’t really like to present flies that I have never used myself:)
Today, I have the pleasure of showing you an old fly — a pattern that has been used for around 50 years on the rivers of Transylvania.
It is known locally as the Timberland Nymph, a name inspired by the warm golden-honey colour of the material used for the body.
This version is my modern adaptation, tied on a jig hook with a tungsten bead. I will also make a video with the original version, but today I wanted to show you this one.
The special detail of this fly comes from the body material: wild hare fur taken from the back legs, around the tail area. This part of the hare has a reddish-yellow, honey-like shade.
If you see it first time, the fly looks simple, dull, almost lifeless. But on the water, it is incredibly effective. I always keep a few in my fly boxes, and I can honestly say that wherever and whenever I use it, it catches fish.
Materials used:
-hook in size 12/14/16 ( here I used a jig hook size 16 J100 Demmon Supreme )
-thread - white, I consider the white color the best, any other colored thread will change the final body color when our fly gets wet
-tail is coq de leon -flor de escoba
-ribbing -wire in gold color
-body - dubbing made of hare fur from side belly or cheek - anything from hare in honey color
-bead in silver
-for extra movement I added a few turns in brown cdc - natural color which is close to tan color
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