Quail feathers are perfect for hackling small flies and are a blend of tan, brown, white, and grey with a distict mottled appearance. Bobwhites are nice but be sure and check out the other species that I've listed. Goose Biots Biots can be used for wings such as on the prince nymph....
Prince Nymph Shane adds a little CDC to the venerable Prince Nymph making it a little more productive. RS-2 RS-2 RS-2 fly tied using CDC. Shiny Soft Hackle Shiny Soft Hackle A soft hackle fly that represents a crippled or emerging insect. Soft Hackle Spinner Soft Hackle Spinn...
When the water is up I like to choose larger, heavier nymphs with a large profile so that fish can notice them in higher, off-color water. Some larger, heavy nymphs follow: Lex’s Improved Rubberleg Stonefly Nymph, Mega Prince, Stone Fly Double Bead, or a T.J Hooker Nymph. For ...