Tie a Skip Nymph Like a Pro: Classic Stillwater Fly Pattern

Skip Morris's Skip Nymph is an innovative combination of two excellent patterns a Pheasant Tail and a Hare's Ear Nymph. Both excellent stillwater patterns in their own right. The Skip Nymph is one of my favourite Callibaetis nymph imitations. I consider a must have for any stillwater fly box. The Skip Nymph is also an excellent moving water pattern too.
Skip Nymph
Hook: Daiichi 1760 #12-#16
Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed 8/0, Brown, Medium Olive or Tan
Tail: Pheasant Tail Fibers
Rib: Semperfli Wire, Copper
Body: Dubbing, Natural Hare's Ear or Hare's Ear Plus
Shellback: Pheasant Tail
Wing Case: Pheasant Tail
Thorax: Dubbing, Natural Hare's Ear or Hare-Tron
Material Sources
Daiichi 1760: www.canadianll...
Semperfli Classic Waxed 8/0, Wood Duck, Medium Olive or Tan: collabs.shop/u...
Natural Pheasant Tail: collabs.shop/v...
Semperfli Wire, Copper: collabs.shop/v...
Natural Hare's Ear or Hare's Ear Plus Dubbing: collabs.shop/8...
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[@ki6ada2005]

Hi Phil. First great video. I'm new to fly tying. Did you say you used a size 14? I was thinking of a size 16. I live in California, and there are many trout lakes. Would this skip work out here ? Thank you.

[@steveelder5306]

it will work well. good fly.

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Hi, I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed my video.
You could certainly tie this fly in a variety of colours to match a variety of sizes and mayfly species. Size 14 is the size I use most often.
Cheers, Phil.

[@stuartforsyth4279]

I know what I will be tying through the winter evenings here in Scotland now, thanks Phil

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Happy tying Stuart. It is a great stillwater and moving water fly for that matter.
Cheers, Phil

[@МиколаГеранічев]

👍

[@davecollins6113]

Seems to me that works with some light grey dubbing too, been 20+ yrs since I tied any of those.

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Thanks for taking the time to post your comment.
You certainly tie this pattern in other colours such as grey and olive.
Cheers, Phil.

[@66bigbuds]

One of my favorites.

[@brianfeeney9493]

Merry 🎉 Christmas 🎄 Phil !!!
⭐️🙏🏻💫

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Thanks Brian, all the best to you and your family too.

[@hirkojs]

Awesome pattern that not too hard for us new tiers. Although I gotta look up what a Calabeitis is. Mega Thx !

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Thanks. I am pleased to hear you enjoyed my video. Callibaetis are a primarily a lake dwelling mayfly species. Fun hatch to run across if you can.
Cheers, Phil.

[@hirkojs]

@@PhilRowleyFlyFishing Mega Thx for the explanation

[@METALONLY100]

Skip Morris has his own fly tying book.If u can buy it i would definitely add it to your book collection. Don't forget to buy Phils book to 😂 🍻 Cheers Phil

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Thanks, I have almost all of Skip’s books and videos. We have been friends for years.
Cheers, Phil

[@METALONLY100]

I think I saw u and Skip on a fishing show some where fishing a Kamloops lake
Love all your videos Phil and your fishing classes. Take care my friend and hope u and your family have a good Christmas ♥️🍺

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

@@METALONLY100 Thanks so much. All the best to you and your family too.

[@markyodogawa]

Great fly