Prince Nymph

Prince Nymphs have been around for quite some time. Originally designed by Doug Prince in 1930 (at least from what I found online), it has been a fly that has worked well even to this day. While they aren't the easiest nymph to tie, they really aren't too difficult when you get the hang of them, and you can fill a box in a day or two. They really do work well even though they dont look like anything specific. More of an attractor pattern in my opinion, they still seem to get bites. Every nymph fisherman should at least have a few in their boxes of varying sizes. These can be tied in large to small sizes, Id say probably size 10-18. Under size 18 they start to get kinda difficult, but with some major skill and practice maybe you can get even smaller.

While these are specifically made to fish for trout, I have caught a fair share of sunfish and bass on them, and even heard of people using them for catfish and carp of all species.

By the way, I had found the technique for tying in the wing case biots from the YouTube channel tight lines productions. I am not trying to copy them in any way, but after watching their video many years ago, this became the way I regularly tie my prince nymphs.

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Materials
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Hook: Risen Barbless 9231 (size 14) - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/hooks/products/barbless-nymph-9231
Bead: Risen Brass Bead (gold/2.8mm) - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/beads-and-weights/products/brass-beads
Thread: Veevus 10/0 (brown) - https://www.flyartist.com/products/veevus-10-0-thread?_pos=1&_sid=b2a98f...
Tail: Goose Biot (brown) - https://www.flyartist.com/products/stripped-goose-biots?_pos=1&_sid=17d2...
Ribbing: Ultra Wire (brassie/gold) - https://www.flyartist.com/products/uni-soft-wire?_pos=2&_sid=222988974&_...
Abdomen: Peacock Hurl - https://www.flyartist.com/products/hareline-strung-peacock-herl?_pos=1&_...
Glue: Loctite - https://amzn.to/3DRRm0c
Collar: Whiting Hen Cape, or any hen cape available (brown) - https://www.flyartist.com/products/hareline-hen-capes?_pos=1&_sid=6763c1...
Wing Case: Goose Biot (white) - https://www.flyartist.com/products/stripped-goose-biots?_pos=1&_sid=17d2...
Resin: Solarez Ultra-thin UV Resin - https://www.solarez.com/product/fly-tie-ultra-thin-bone-dry/

Tools
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Vise: Renzetti Traveler - https://amzn.to/2t2FFmo
Bobbin: Stonfo Bobtec - https://amzn.to/2YWOf39
Scissors: Risen Spring Assist - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/fly-tying-tools-and-accessories/pro...
Whip finisher: Dr. Slick brass - https://amzn.to/2tGYwDW
Fly Tying Bench: Oasis Walnut Compact Bench - https://www.oasisbenches.com/oasis-benches/compact-bench/
UV Light: Solarez UV Cure (high output) - https://www.solarez.com/product/uv-cure-flashlight-high-output/

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