Blowtorch
The Blowtorch is a simple jig nymph that adds attraction from a floss hotspot and a CDC collar. Try it in a variety of sizes and color combinations.
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The Blowtorch Jig Nymph
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Thread a slotted bead on the hook and place it in your vise
Textreme Standard 6/0 in Flourescent Orange
Attach your thread and lay down a thin foundation of thread wraps
Tie in 4-8 strands of silk floss (our floss comes in a 4-strand length, so either use it straight from the card or double it up)
Sybai Colour Wire in Silver
Tie in a length of wire for your rib
Nature's Spirit Euro Dub in Peacock Green
Form a thin dubbing noodle
Wrap a uniform or slightly tapered body
Rib the body with your wire
Trim the floss to just beyond the end of the hook bend
Tie in a single feather of Nature's Spirit CDC
Make 2-3 wraps to form a collar, tie off the CDC and trim
Your finished Blowtorch Nymph
Get the Bench Bundle!
Bench Bundles are a convenient way to acquire all the materials needed for a fly pattern at a discount.
This bundle includes the materials for the Blowtorch Jig Nymph. The bundle includes 25 hooks and 20 beads but the other materials are plenty to tie many more! Just add additional hooks and beads to your order.
Included materials:
25 barbless hooks - DOHIKU Barbless Jig - Size 16
20 Slotted Tungsten Beads- 3mm - Black Nickel
1 spool Textreme Standard 6/0 Thread - Fluorescent Orange
1 spool Sybai Colour Wire - Silver
1 card Sierra Fly Bench 100% Silk Floss - Light Orange
1 pack Nature’s Spirit Euro Dub - Peacock Green
1 pack Nature’s Spirit Cul de Canard - Gray Olive