Copper John - Flashy and heavy and fun to tie - McFly Angler Nymph Fly Tying Tutorial.

The copper John really does not mimic many species of aquatic bugs. In fact, it doesn't really resemble any of them. I guess one could say it somewhat looks like a dragonfly nymph, maybe even a stonefly. But that is a very abstract representation. However, even though its not an identical representation of any specific food that trout or other fish target in a river or lake, that doesn't mean it won't catch fish. In fact, despite it looking like no organic life, it catches fish very well, in fact sometimes better than hyper realistic flies. Part of this could be due to the curiosity of trout, sunfish, or bass, but another part could be to how this thing fishes. It is very heavy, and possibly catches more fish because it can get down quicker to where the fish are. Another reason is that it is very visible in the water, with its bright copper abdomen, and flash back thorax. Especially helpful when fishing stained water. No matter the reason of why this fly is effective though, because it just is. That being said, it is not the easiest fly in the world to tie, but once you get the hang of it, they can be tied rather easily and quickly. And no one can argue the fact that it is fun to tie.

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As always here is the list of materials I used on this fly.
Hook: Risen Barbless Nymph 9231 size 12 - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/...
Bead: Risen gold "brass" bead size 4.0mm - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/...
Weight: .015 sized lead wire - https://amzn.to/2RTqHHy
Thread: Black Veevus 6/0 - https://amzn.to/36xHZ2w
Tail: Brown Goose Biots - https://amzn.to/2RsneB1
Abdomen: UTC Ultra Wire (copper/medium) - https://amzn.to/2Gpqwi0
Flash Back: Saltwater sized Flashabou - https://amzn.to/2utIZaz
Thorax Casing: Baby Bug Back Black - https://www.flytyersdungeon.com/Mater...
Thorax Body: Peacock Hurl - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/...
Legs: Hen Saddle - https://amzn.to/38Craon
Resin: Solarez Thick - https://amzn.to/2RQpKjh

Tools.....
Vise: Renzetti Traveler - https://amzn.to/2t2FFmo
Bobbin: Stonfo Bobtec - https://amzn.to/38Ea7lN
Scissors: Dr. Slick all purpose - https://amzn.to/38DoLd6
Whip finisher: Dr. Slick brass - https://amzn.to/2tGYwDW
UV Light: Ultrafire UV Super Power - https://amzn.to/3fZFQRB



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