Early signs of nymphing? Catskills fly fishing in the 1800s. Notice the guide’s left hand – he’s got two stringers with God knows how many fish and probably indigenous brook trout, which would soon be nearly extinct due to human activity. A Wikimedia commons image.
Shortcuts: Tie bug legs, rubber legs, antennae
How to tie bug legs the easy way, all you need is a crochet hook or tweezer . . .
Walmart: Hyper Tough 6-Piece Fine Point Stainless Steel Tweezer Set $7.38 [when purchased online].
Amazon: 5 Pcs Hair Crochet Hook Bent Latch Hook Crochet Needle $6.89 [online]
How to tie rubber legs the easy way. Watch Tim Flagler tie Pat’s Rubber Legs video.
How to make shrimp or crab eyes the easy way
Materials needed:
- Monofilament in 20-50 pound – Cheapest at big box store or Walmart
- Nail Polish
- Cigarette lighter
- UV Resin – thick best and cure light
You can buy eyes, but they are expensive. You make a gazillion crab and shrimp eyes for pennies.
