I will admit I seldom use mayflies in stillwater, adults nor nymphs, however a good friend says he reaches for it first and its the last fly he goes to in fall...
So the standard hares ears nymph and pheasant tail nymphs..are the tried and true standbys.
In spite of Mr Brian Chan repeatadly admonishing fly tiers make it a resemblance it doesnt need to be a great realistic identical pattern...that is what im leaning toward in my new mayfly nymph pattern..the tail, body, color shape came out fine..finding a small covert feather is a challenge. .almost done..trade off fo some sanding on some woodwork and another knife to sharpen...lol will post new pattern tomorrow. .I hope. Gonna stick to size 12 and 14 only
Cheers
Steven
If you guys get sick of new flies..just say so...