I usually tie them on #12 or #14 hooks, but I decided that in a bigger size they might be worth a punt in circumstances where a damsel or lure might come out. So I've tied a few with tungsten beads on #10 long shank lure hooks.



Even on these, I can't get the legs a consistent length!

hi steve. for the ressies i've tied them with an orange hotspot on a size 8. the fish love 'em

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I tied that up for damsel's recently and have used something similar, albeit in different colours before for damsels.

A wee marabou tail would do lovely on one of those nymphs.

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On the rivers I would not go above a 14, but mostly 16 and below, other wise they are not really representative of the natural insects. If I need more weight I would choose another pattern.

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Size 8, tied on a low water salmon iron (only thing I had that big), with partridge hackle legs and 3.5mm tungsten bead - fantastic for fishing in really turbulent holes below falls. No idea what they take them for.

Should be worth a try then - I'm thinking of the winter fishing on my local small stillwater.

Roll Cast - funny you should say that, I was looking at them myself and thinking about marabou

Frank - I mostly use them in #12 and #14 for grayling, they do seem to like a nice mouthful.

Size 8 is the biggest i have tried them on, but iv never had a fish on a size 8 only 12s and down

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Matt, fair point, I think in situations like that the fish don't have time to decide. Its more case of eat it or its gone.

Still, personally if I need a bigger fly I go for a peeping caddis or a streamer of some sort.
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C'mon guys PTNS!? Get with it these days, if it aint got foam on it, it doesnt catch