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Hare's Ice Dub Nymph
How do you tie a Hare's Ice Dub Nymph?
Hare's Ice Dub Nymph is a nymph fly pattern for Bluegill, Sunfish. Find its 6 materials and 9 tying steps below.
The Hare's Ice Dub Nymph is a versatile nymph pattern designed to imitate aquatic insects. It is effective for targeting panfish such as bluegill and sunfish.
- Difficulty
- 2 of 5
- Target species
- Bluegill, Sunfish
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Materials
- Scud Hook, TMC 2457, sizes 14-18
- Thread (8/0), Olive
- Tungsten Bead, 2.8mm, Gold
- Ice Dub, Hare's Ear
- UTC Ultra Wire, Small, Gold
- UV Resin
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Tying instructions
Slide tungsten bead to front of hook and build thread base to secure.
Secure Ultrawire with thread. Extend thread base to bend in hook.
Dub a tapered abdomen extending 2/3 of hook shank.
Counter wrap abdomen with Ultrawire creating ribbed appearance.
Secure with thread and remove excess wire.
Dub a thick thorax extending to rear of bead.
Create a small dubbing loop at rear of bead.
Wrap dubbing loop, pulling fibers back with each wrap.
Whip finish and apply UV resin to complete.