Bird's Nest
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Bird's Nest
Originated by Cal Bird
Hook: Mustad 3906B (or equivalent), size 10-16
Thread: To match body
Tail: Wood duck/mallard flank fibers
Abdomen: Australian opossum or hares ear
Rib: Copper wire
Legs: Same as tail
Thorax: Same as abdomen
Originally submitted by Mike Holt
**Watch a video of this fly being tied (courtesy of RotaryFlyTying.com)
Notes:
The legs are tied "in the round" or in a full wrap style. This fly works well weighted or fished in the surface film. If used as a caddis imitation antron can be used in the tail imitate a trailing shuck. -Mike
There is an additional recipe and pic in "Flies for Trout" by Dick Stewart and Farrow Allen where the legs are described as being "...tied in several sparse bunches on top and on each side." Stewart/Allen also list the abdomen being "...Tannish-olive blended natural and synthetic fur, picked out"...the only difference of any notable significance, though I have found the Australian opossum to be most effective. -Joel S.
