Tying the White Clay Flymph (viewer submitted pattern)

Created by Ed Mlotkiewicz for fishing on White Clay Creek in Delaware, this simple-to-tie nymph/flymph has proven an effective pattern in all kinds of waters.
Hook: #12-18 dry fly
Bead: Tungsten, sized to the hook
Thread: Olive
Tail: Natural mallard flank fibers
Body: Olive ice dub
Hackle: Mallard, or natural partridge
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[@edwardmlotkiewicz2343]

Thanks,Matt for featuring my fly. I am pleased that viewers enjoyed the video. I hope everyone who ties and fishes it has luck and tight lines.

[@DonohoeDSc]

Ed, thanks for submitting and Matt another great tying clip…tying some up for cooler weather fishing in Western MD and PA.

[@diecastrejuvenation7779]

Great looking fly Ed! Thank you Matt for giving you viewers a chance to participate. I always enjoy your videos, but I also like to read through the comments. There's a real sense of community here that makes your channel all the more enjoyable.

[@tomt5176]

Hi Matt. Another cool pattern that can be dressed in lotsa colors. Seems reminiscent of the Holy Grail Caddis. Thanks Matt, and Ed for sharing.

[@edwardchavez5627]

Good Morning Sir Matt, Ed this is a great looking fly, I love the Hackle in front of the bead technique😊. Thank you Sir Matt for all you do.

[@tompeterson559]

Thank you, Ed! I’ll give it a try here in Washington, and the next time we go to Delaware to see her sister, I’m taking my fly rod!

[@edwardmlotkiewicz2343]

@@tompeterson559 Take a try on White Clay Creek. Nice small stream.

[@jimholland1592]

Good morning Matt☕️☕️
And thanks Ed😉👍

[@reubenjohnson3865]

Love the flymphs!

[@johnnylightning1491]

Nice fly Matt and congrats to Ed for coming up with the design. Keep the good stuff coming guys.

[@srkeene2009]

Thanks Matt and Ed for this great fly! I think this fly sharing idea is fantastic! This is the best channel on RUclips, hands down.

[@AlAraujo-zr2nh]

Nice fly Ed. Congrats Matt on reaching 23K subscribers, many more to come. Have a great day!

[@davidveilleux4688]

The Holy Grail . Thanks for sharing Jack . Nice tie Matt

[@Wyamike734]

Thanks Matt and Ed. Nice looking fly.

[@markfritch3168]

Cool pattern! Thanks Ed for sharing and thank you Matt for tying this one up. Love it. Have a good week.

[@jthrash75]

Cool looking pattern Ed! Will try it in SE PA. Nice tie Matt as always.

[@leemowers9395]

Cool looking nymph, I agree the Partridge was long enough. Thanks Matt for sharing. Looks great my friend.

[@ybarrajc]

Very nice, easy and it’ll fish. Thanks Ed for sharing

[@melchurch3019]

I like tying and fishing Flymphs and think the movement of the soft hackle and flash of peacock Ice dub is a winning combination. Thanks for the pattern Ed and Matt.

[@SavageFlies]

Yes indeed Mel! Appreciate the note my friend. :-)

[@jimgollach6202]

Very nice pattern Ed, I really like this fly. Thanks 👌.

[@Jd-yc3gw]

Good morning Matt. ☕️. I’m enjoying this series of flies. I like seeing what others have come up with and use successfully. Have a great rest of your week Matt and hopefully you get out on the Savage this weekend. Take care.

[@bigdaddy99929]

Great looking nymph. Thanks for sharing Ed. Thx Matt

[@brianferguson9483]

Really enjoy watching you videos before or after work , learn something new every day 😊

[@davehall2160]

Definitely a fish catcher, Matt
Looks close to what I use
Mine has tan ice dub
That dog will hunt
Thanks for the video, Matt

[@saabvanderlinden9214]

Holy grail fly 😊

[@jeffjackson5331]

That is a neat looking fly Matt

[@ZacharyBobbie1611]

Awesome fly! I will most definitely be tying this one. Tight lines! 😎🎣

[@burtonbrocious171]

Great looking fishable fly matt tks 😊

[@joeduca8582]

I'd eat that bug! Thanks Ed and Matt.

[@articgrayling1300]

Solid pattern

[@RyanAshley419]

I like it. Very nice.

[@martyrothman3933]

Love it

[@FlyTyer1948]

I like the spider effect from putting the hackle in front of the bead. It looks good & should create a lot of pulsing action. Ed, did you have a particular insect in mind or were you just going for a generic effect?

[@edwardmlotkiewicz2343]

@@FlyTyer1948 Just a generic pattern. I think the color and the collar give it its appeal to the fish.

[@thomasdurkin8719]

When are we going to see the flies tied by the winners of the golden pheasant skin giveaway?

[@EdwardLawton-jm1gt]

So I missed all my shots at mallards this season. What can I substitute?

[@harleymandk]

very close to a Holy Grail Caddis Emerger....

[@SavageFlies]

I think you're right, but if I recall the Holy Grail may have a pheasant or turkey wing case. But still, one of the few flies with the hackle in front of a bead.

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[@DB-iu8yl]

Man that looks fishy!