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Black Krystalflash Nymph

Hook TMC 3761 #10-18
Thread Black 6/0
Tail 4-6 Blue Dun hackle fibers
Abdomen 6 strands of black Krystalflash
Thorax Hairline Olive brown dubbing
Wingcase Black Krystalflash from abdomen
Head Black thread

Tying Instructions

1. Tie in 4-6 blue dun hackle fibers length of hook shank

2. Tie in 6 strands of black Krystalflash and twist them around the tying thread then wrap forward approximately 1/2 the length of the shank. Tie off the Krystalflash but do not trim. It will be used for the wing case.

3. Dub a spiky thorax with olive brown dubbing.

4. Pull the Krystalflash over the top of the thorax and tie off behind the hook eye.

5. Wrap a small head with the tying thread and whip finish