We welcome guest tier Rich Ferrara to tie one of his most successful jig nymphs, the Open Wound. Rich is an excellent tier, with patterns being featured in George Daniel's newest book, "Nymph Fishing." Rich is an exceptional tier, and be sure to post your thoughts about potential variations below in the "Comments" section.
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Recipe:
Hook: Hanak H 480 BL; #18
https://competitiveangler.com/shop/hooks/barbless-hooks/hanak-h-480-bl-jig-champion-hook/
Bead: Silver slotted tungsten; 2.3mm
https://competitiveangler.com/shop/beads/tungsten-beads/slotted-tungsten-beads/
Thread: Veevus 16/0; black
https://competitiveangler.com/shop/body-materials/thread-tinsel-wire/veevus-160-tying-thread/
Tail: Coq de Leon; dark pardo
https://competitiveangler.com/shop/body-materials/feathers-hackle/whiting-coq-de-leon-cdl-tailing-pack/
Body: Veevus 16/0; black
https://competitiveangler.com/shop/body-materials/thread-tinsel-wire/veevus-160-tying-thread/
Ribbing: UTC Ultra Wire extra small; silver
https://competitiveangler.com/shop/body-materials/thread-tinsel-wire/utc-ultra-wire/
Hot Spot: Spirit River UV2 Diamond Brite; red
Thorax: Jack Mickievicz Squirrel and Antron blend; black
https://competitiveangler.com/shop/body-materials/dubbing/jack-mickievicz-squirrel-antron-blend/
If you have any thoughts or questions based on this video, please leave them down below in the "Comments" section or you can email me: [email protected]
"Nymph Fishing" by George Daniel: https://www.amazon.com/Nymph-Fishing-Angles-Tactics-Techniques/dp/0811718263
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