Springs wigglers were one of the first hexagenia nymph patterns used for steelhead and salmon in the midwest. Ron Spring of Muskegon, MI, developed this pattern as a general purpose hex nymph. No one uses it as much as they used to- bears hex, marabou hex, etc. have replaced it to a large extent. However, it is still a great pattern, especially for runs that are too snaggy for expensive and time consuming ties.
Hook: Size 6-12, Mustad 9672, Mustad 36980 Thread: usually black, or to match body color (except the hot orange, hot red occasionally) Tail: fox squirell Back: fox squirell Body: Pale yellow chenille Hackle: Brown, palmered Weight: lead or lead free wire optional I tie it by tying in the tail, followed by hackle, and chenille. After palmering hackle (should look like a long tail wooly worm at this point), I just pull half of the tail fibers over for a back. Whip finish. This fly is the ultimate fly for a rotary vise. Can crank out 12-18 an hour if I need to fill my box fast. Other combinations: Tail/Back: gray squirell body: chartreuse chenile hackle: grizzly Tail/Back: black squirell body: chartreuse chenile hackle: black Tail/Back: black squirell body: hot red chenile hackle: black Tail/Back: black squirell body: black chenile hackle: black Tail/Back: fox squirell body: dk brn chenile hackle: dk brn --- Joyce Westphal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Eric, what are "springs wigglers? " Sounds like a > great pattern..could you > share how you tie it? Joyce > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com
