Virtual Nymph

Learn to tie the The Hatching Caddis from high quality photographs and detailed text. This is a downloadable chapter from Steve Thornton's book; Listen to the River, Volume 2. Click on the page corners to turn the pages or click and drag them. The 1st image of the Burrowing Mayfly Nymph is not included in this download. This is free of charge by clicking here . This printable PDF chapter is £3.50 and is payable through PayPal only. Click the 'ADD TO CART' button to buy. You do not need a paypal account to purchase. Any requests for other patterns? mail us now...



The materials you will need to tie this pattern are listed below. The VN products are linked in blue and go to the relevant page in the shop should you wish to purchase them.

Hook – Kamasan B100 or Varivas 2200 size 10 to 14 - Thread – VN Dyneema - Abdomen – Nymph Skin 3mm Natural - Abdomen over wrap – Organza ribbon, rainbow colour - Legs – Golden Pheasant Centre Tail fibres - Wings – VN Realistic Caddis Wings - Head – Tag from the wing - Legs – Partridge Feathers - Antennae – VN Synthetic Quills or Porcupine Guard Hairs .

See also the
Burrowing Mayfly Nymph.
The Ammonite Nymph.