'Merkin Turkey Tail Nymph
Fly: Jason Freund, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann
Hook: TMC 200R (or nymph hook)
Thread: Wine (just looks cool or use what you'd like)
Tail: Turkey tail fibers
Rib: Copper wire
Abdomen: Turkey tail fibers
Wingcase: Turkey tail fibers
Thorax: Peacock herl

Notes: A modification of the American "bastardization" of Frank Sawyer's Pheasant Tail Nymph. Turkey tail fibers are a little longer and stronger. The curved nymph hook gives the fly an "elegant" look. Add a bead head to really upset the Europeans!! :-)

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