The pattern notebook · nymph
WD-50
How do you tie a WD-50?
WD-50 is a nymph fly pattern for trout. Find its 7 materials and 18 tying steps below.
- Difficulty
- 2 of 5
- Target species
- trout
- Pattern designer
- Carl Stout
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At the vise
Materials
- Hook: TMC 2488 size 18 (or 16-22)
- Thread: 8/0 UNI Rusty Dun
- Tail: Gold mallard flank fibers
- Rib: Black Super Hair
- Wing: Gold mallard flank fibers
- Thorax: Super Fine Adams Gray dubbing
- Flash: Medium Pearl Tinsel
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Tying instructions
Secure the hook in the vise.
Start the thread behind the eye and wrap to the bend.
Prepare the mallard flank feather by stripping the fibers from the tip.
Tie in the mallard flank tail, about half the shank length.
Tie in the Super Hair rib at the bend.
Wrap the thread forward to the wing position.
Tie in the mallard flank wing, leaving it longer than desired.
Adjust the wing length by pulling the stem.
Wrap the thread forward to the thorax position.
Tie in the medium pearl tinsel.
Dub the Adams Gray dubbing onto the thread.
Wrap the dubbed thread to form a robust thorax.
Wrap the pearl tinsel forward to create a flashback.
Tie off the tinsel.
Pull the mallard flank wing up and back, and secure with thread wraps.
Whip finish behind the eye.
Trim the thread.
Trim the wing to the desired length.