Fly Tying: Slate Drake (Iso) Nymph

The Slate Drake nymph is one of the bigger eastern mayflies. It's typically a very sporadic hatch, but because of the size of these bugs, the fish seem to pay attention and become opportunistic when they are in the process of hatching. They are very strong swimmers, so don't hesitate to be active with these flies throughout the drift.
Material List:
Hook: Dai-Riki 270 #14 (Bent)
Thread: 6/0 Black
Tail: 3 Brown Ostrich Herls
Body: 3 Brown Ostrich Herls
Rib: X-Sm Silver Wire
Shellback: White Turkey Biot
Thorax: Brown SLF Spikey Dubbing
Shellback: White Goose Biot

[@moscaclublucca5904]

nice video, and above all beautiful nymph .... I follow you very much, a greeting from Italy

[@varnersstreamers]

Thank you, and cheers form Montana!

[@Utahlonghorn]

I can honestly say I’ve never heard of this nymph. Is this a predominantly eastern fly or do you fish it out here in the West? Great video as always.

[@varnersstreamers]

Ya, this one is an Eastern hatch. Thanks as always Lee!