Tying the Gunslinger

This is a great nymph, it is productive year round and does especially well in quick water. The legs add just enough flash that it also does well in slightly murky water, but it still fishes great in crystal clear water as well.
The materials you will need for this fly are:
Scud hook
Brass or Tungsten Bead
Pheasant Tail
Small Copper Wire
Mottled Clear Thin Skin
Black Crystal Flash
Tan Rabbit Dubbing
Brown Thread (Danville 70 Flymaster Plus)

[@stmppan5677]

Hello Skyler! Greetings from Austria from Mathias...remember me? so good and surprised to see you ve got this beautiful channel now!

[@skylerhardman1227]

Mathias! I tried emailing you a few years ago but I don't remember getting a response. I'm happy to hear from you, How have you been my friend?

[@justin1979ify]

Love this pattern, I added a little thick UV resin to the wing case to secure it and lock my whip finish in place.

[@skylerhardman1227]

Since making this I have started doing that as well. I also throw a little flash under the wing case sometimes too. Subtle flash, looks great.

[@larryelkington4639]

Awesome nymph. Thanks for the video now I can tie it correctly.

[@skylerhardman1227]

I''m glad you liked the video! Good luck tying the fly, I love this fly.

[@Lathan308]

This is a great fly it does work well in fast water. I used it last weekend and caught over a dozen fish one of which was the second largest brown trout I've ever caught. I tie it with peacock like a standard pheasant tail and use black Crystal flash for the legs. Thanks

[@KI-dc9ok]

Skyler, love your videos. Say what size hook do you use for these?

[@skylerhardman1227]

Thank you! I use a size 14 hook with a 2.4mm bead.