Hexagenia
The Barrett Hex
This large nymph pattern is excellent for still water fishing, but don't steer away from fishing it in moving water, especially on the swing!
Recipe:
Hook: Streamer Fly #8-12
Thread: uni Camel 6/0
Hackle (legs): short cock, one or two palmered wraps
Wingcase: turkey feather segment folded forward
Back: turkey feather folded forward
Body: tan hares ear plus dubbing
Underbody: short cock (webby section folded forward)
Rib: gold wire
Tail: 2 wild boar fibres
Weight: 1 layer of lead free wire
