Prince Nymph

Detailed instructions on tying a Prince Nymph.

Hook: Mustad 9671 hook, size 14.
Bead: Gold.
Weight: Lead free wire.
Thread: Light brown.
Tail: Goose biots, brown.
Body: Peacock herls.
Rib: Fine gold wire.
Beard/collar: Brown hackle fibers.
Horns: Goose biots, white.

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#flyfishing #trout #nymphing

[JM-bbxi]

I would really enjoy hearing about the history of these classic patterns, what they imitate (or we think they do), and the background info of different patterns.

[GregNaturalImpaktJones]

The prince nymph is so productive for me, thanks for the tip on anchoring the white goose biots.

[nacka]

I have to say, You create some of the most enjoyable Fly tying videos I have come across so far. The quality of audio and the up close video of the fly are top notch. Leaps and bounds beyond any other (and believe me in saying I have viewed quite a few) video I have come across. Thank you for your time and effort for it is very appreciated.

[tightlinevideo]

It certainly can be, but with adjacent wraps of peacock herl, the more open spiral wraps of wire are crossing over it rather that sinking down between the herls. In other words, the wire is still containing and protecting the herl. Counterwraps can have their own problems, but they are simple enough to fix. See our American Pheasant Tail Nymph video.

[ranawayfromsanity]

some folks gasp at the price of a good vise. unfortunately it`s the price of quality. The indexer is sweet but a bit more than I could justify. I have the barracuda jr. Does everything I could ask especially after getting used to using the rotary function with confidence. Although it was a couple bills I`m quite happy with my purchase and it travels well. Buy a nice vise...buy quality tools..it will pay off in the long run. ty for the vids. Your approach to instruction is calm and reassuring. And your way to tie down counter wraps was a god send. Keep up the good work and tight lines

[tommyholtMN]

OUTSTANDING - i think this fly has to be a top-10 to have in your flybox - next to the Woolly Bugger, I believe i have had the most success with the Prince Nymph.

[tightlinevideo]

I currently use a Dyna-King Ultimate Indexer and love it, but it is more vise than most people need, it's also a bit pricy. That said, an inexpensive vise that will last a lifetime is going to be tough to find. My advice is to try as many as you can before buying and then get the best you can possibly afford, it will be worth it in the end. Cheap vises that don't hold hooks securely are a royal pain and can even be dangerous.

[enddockboyoutdoors]

Thanks for the tip on the white biots. You rock.

[kdh]

dude you have hands downt he most helpful tying videos on youtube. thansk for all the help

[FlyTyerChrisSandford]

Great 'Prince' James...and thanks for subscribing! Best Chris Sandford.

[aspacepigtaipei]

Caught my biggest trout on a Prince. Great video!

[rasputination]

I like the instruction you provide, very helpful and clearly explained. Thanks!

[Michael-]

Great film brilliant step by step information thanks mate.

[Kevskiok]

Thanks very much, looking forward to tying my own now.

[thestcroixkid]

Jay, try a Regal, its the first vice I ever bought, have tied size 22 midges to 4/0 striper flies, the retail around 160-170 from Cabelas and probably cheaper from ebay, Ive used renzetti, dyna-king, nor-vise, griffin, peak, Thompson...all excellent, but offer nothing substantial over the Regal, mine is a standard, C-Clamp Non rotary, Regal offers all types though..check them out

[alanfields]

What size bead did you use? Nice tie by the way.. easy to follow you!!

[iFlyFish]

worked good for brown trout and a nymphing rod.

[joshuahunt]

Wow, the dyna-king is expensive! ($500) Thank you for your response. It's above my price range but I'll shoot for something in $125-$150. I understand what you're trying to say here. Thank you for your response.

[cartersmith]

nicely filmed and great voice over. thanks!

[tinoyb]

Here's a trick... wrap the herl around the thread and then form the body for a really tough fly. Also, tie in the white biots and fold the ends over the back, then cut off. You should be able to get less thread build up behind the bead that way.