Small Size Flymphs

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Small Size Flymphs

Post by dj1212 » Thu May 27, 2021 4:38 pm

So I'm curious, how small do you tie flymphs? I'm going to attempt #18 and #20 Baetis. Would you do a regular flymph body with twisted silk or just a simple dubbed body. Just wondering what others do. Thanks.

Doug
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Re: Small Size Flymphs

Post by DUBBN » Thu May 27, 2021 4:41 pm

I use size 24 on occasions. Thread body, then hackle.
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Re: Small Size Flymphs

Post by dj1212 » Fri May 28, 2021 10:55 am

DUBBN wrote: Thu May 27, 2021 4:41 pm I use size 24 on occasions. Thread body, then hackle.
What I was thinking. Flies that small just stay simple.
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Re: Small Size Flymphs

Post by DOUGSDEN » Fri May 28, 2021 9:46 pm

Wayne,
You are and always have been my hero from afar! Size 24! Wow! This must call for a visit from 7x and even 8x tippet I presume and a slightly stretched out leader of trouty proportions! Awesome! I can't seem to venture outside the size 16 and 6x and occasionally 7x tippet barrier! Doug, this is a great thread topic and is sure to capture a few more responses! Please keep them coming! Very interesting stuff!
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Re: Small Size Flymphs

Post by Boarmountain » Sat May 29, 2021 8:52 am

Here is a #20 baetis. Thread abdomen, ice dub thorax.

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Re: Small Size Flymphs

Post by letumgo » Sat May 29, 2021 9:57 am

Sweet pattern Mike. It exudes confidence! ;)
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Re: Small Size Flymphs

Post by Roadkill » Sat May 29, 2021 2:33 pm

Beautiful BWO!!
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Re: Small Size Flymphs

Post by Fishnkilts » Sat May 29, 2021 11:40 pm

Boarmountain wrote: Sat May 29, 2021 8:52 am Here is a #20 baetis. Thread abdomen, ice dub thorax.

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That's fantastic. I have a question, how many wraps on the thorax area? It looks like peacock herl, am I correct?
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Re: Small Size Flymphs

Post by DUBBN » Sun May 30, 2021 4:57 am

Size 22 Neon Nightmare, larva and soft hackle.

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Size 24

Thread Nano Silk 18/0, Brick Beige
Tail, CDL
Thorax, Mole
Hackle, Dark Gray Dun, hen

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Size 24 is as small as I will tie. I do not have a need for smaller hooks.
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Re: Small Size Flymphs

Post by dj1212 » Tue Jun 01, 2021 1:50 am

Hey, thanks for the responses. Great looking flies too. I used to fish 22s and 24s for midges and Tricos but I'm getting older. lol It would take me a while to tie them I think. Even more fishing them. I started fishing little mountain streams for wild brookies and browns some years ago and 18 was about the smallest I ever go. A couple times I've ran into a little mayfly that made a 22 look big. Fish were eating them too. Not real selective though.

Baetis can be a tough hatch for me. Fish appear to be rising but I think it's really feeding just under the surface. Hatching nymphs? That's why I was thinking of a flymph.

Doug
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