Redemption Nymph

[Scratch]

Here's something I've had in my head for a year or two but only just got around to tying...

Stateside influence c.1994


I call it the 'Redemption Nymph'..... bit of a last chance job.

Tail: Badger Cock
Body: UTC thread - 'Brown Olive'
Back: Clear Spanflex
Rib: As body
Thorax: Squirrel
Thorax Cover: Pheasant tail dyed dark olive
Throat Hackle: As tail


And here's another version. On the smaller side, and with a bit of added flash at the butt. Perfect for when things are really tough.... and you need to 'dig yourself out of a hole'.........







Wait for it.....

'Shortshank Redemption'

I'll get me coat

[The Dibbler]

Tasty Rob, very tasty. Love the name for the second one!

[Trout hunter]

You know what Rob, nice bugs but man you have too much time on your hands... "Shortshank Redemption" hmm .
Tight Lines
Trout Hunter

[Scratch]

Originally Posted by Trout hunter

but man you have too much time on your hands...

Ye got me Andrew No fishing until Tuesday... up early this morning and a night shift tonight... a few hours to kill. Just don't ask how I managed to pass the rest of the day.... let's just say, I'll bet a bit of it went on in Shawshank Yup! Reading!

[BRUCE1]

nice rob..........

[steve collyer]

I really like the look of these - very fishy

[Scratch]

Originally Posted by steve collyer

I really like the look of these - very fishy

Thanks Steve, but you're not supposed to like them that much. They're just a vehicle for a cheap gag... You're supposed to laugh uncontrolably for the rest of the day like Midlander and I did one particularly 'slow' day on Loch Watten a couple of months ago. Small things eh? To be fair it was one of those days when you had to laugh at anything and everything or else you'd cry... Twas also one of those days when my tiny mind had time to wander.... and the 'Shortshank Redemption' was born..... 'Oh how we laughed'

[Buzz]

Good work that man. I can see that working on both running water and puddles
Can i ask a question?
HTF do you get the tinsel lying so flat around the bend, what technique do you use?

[Scratch]

Originally Posted by Buzz

HTF do you get the tinsel lying so flat around the bend, what technique do you use?

Stretch the living *** out of it Mark! That helps a bit You know what mate, I don't know to be honest... I just wrap it round. Winding at a slight angle away from the tail end when going down the bend, then switch the angle when coming back up... I think Dunno Plenty tension though.

[sonnaghan]

Did you name it after the book Redemption Falls? Very interesting book.