When I saw Gary demonstrate the 'Double Magic' technique, here's what he did:
1. Waxed his thread with a very tacky wax 2. "Touch-dubbed" his antron blend dubbing to the thread 3. Formed a dubbing loop 4. Twisted the loop with peacock herl and wrapped it forward to create the body. This was the basis of his Twist Nymph, and I've seen Paul Stimpson tie the Enchanted Prince Nymph using the same technique. Gary later subbed pheasant tail fibers or ostrich herl to take the place of the peacock for a variety of Twist Nymphs. The PT Twist Nymph in small sizes makes a killer chironomid pattern, by the way. Hope this helps. Monte On Dec 27, 2007, at 2:46 PM, Lane McKellar wrote: Several years ago I learned to tie this fly and then quit tying it for some odd reason and now can not remember the specifics to the technique. I know that it is a LaFontaine fly but do not have any of his videos or books. Is there anyone that could refresh my memory on how to tie this technique, it would be much appreciated, a killer trout fly. I have google searched for pattern and steps but can find nothing but the fly for sale. Thanks, Lane
