Description
The Copper John is an iconic and highly effective nymph pattern, created by legendary fly tyer John Barr in the late 1980s. It is renowned for its versatility and the ability to consistently imitate various aquatic insects and their nymph stage. This pattern features a distinctive copper-wrapped body and a few variations in color and bead heads
Pro Tip
A perfect pattern to use as a dropper off a large dry. Adjust depth to mid water column for fish feeding on emergers.
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Recipe
Hook: TMC 3761 Nymph & Wet Fly Hook - 12 Bead: Plummeting Tungsten Beads - Classic Colors - 1/8" (3.3mm) - Gold Thread: Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 70 Denier - Black Tails: Stripped Goose Biots - Prince Nymph Brown Lead: Lead Wire Spool - 0.02 Body: UNI-Soft Wire - Medium - Natural Copper Thorax: Peacock Eye Sticks Wing Case: Fino Skin - Black Flash: Veevus Pearl Tinsel - Medium Legs: Premium Partridge Feathers - Natural