FLY OF THE MONTH
Lightning Bug
Hook: Size #16 Thread: Black, Brown or Olive
Bead: Small gold, copper, or silver
Tail: Three fibers from the tail of a ringneck pheasant splayed slightly
Abdomen: Holographic Tinsel, Silver.
(Pearl Mylar tinsel may also be used)
Throax: Peacock Herl
Legs/Hackle: Grizzly Hen Neck
This fly really doesn’t represent any particular insect. It’s an attractor nymph in the true sense
of the word. There’s nothing in nature that it represents. I’ve had good luck with it on the
Farmington River. Most times I’ll fish it in tandem with a much smaller nymph as a dropper.
Fishing two nymphs really isn’t all that difficult a technique to learn. Just takes a little practice
and the rewards are substantial. To become a good fly fisherman it’s a must.
If you have any questions about this fly or would like to submit a Pattern of
The Month I can be reached at 203 734-7879, or e-mail me at pdinice@snet.net
Lightning Bug
Hook: Size #16 Thread: Black, Brown or Olive
Bead: Small gold, copper, or silver
Tail: Three fibers from the tail of a ringneck pheasant splayed slightly
Abdomen: Holographic Tinsel, Silver.
(Pearl Mylar tinsel may also be used)
Throax: Peacock Herl
Legs/Hackle: Grizzly Hen Neck
This fly really doesn’t represent any particular insect. It’s an attractor nymph in the true sense
of the word. There’s nothing in nature that it represents. I’ve had good luck with it on the
Farmington River. Most times I’ll fish it in tandem with a much smaller nymph as a dropper.
Fishing two nymphs really isn’t all that difficult a technique to learn. Just takes a little practice
and the rewards are substantial. To become a good fly fisherman it’s a must.
If you have any questions about this fly or would like to submit a Pattern of
The Month I can be reached at 203 734-7879, or e-mail me at pdinice@snet.net