Fly Tying the EZY Prince (All Purpose Nymph Pattern)

[@jeffreystone7327]

This is a great plus for me since I don’t have any Goose Biots yet. The tip on the reverse thread wrap is pretty nifty. Thanks for that information. Very nice job of tying this. Great video. Thank you Sir.

[@TheHillcityhobo]

Oh this is a great pattern Matt. I do like tying biots on my patterns but they usually are bent, broken, or gone in just a few cast. Thanks for the great content as usual.

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Jeremy. But my biggest problem with biots is that I usually drop them! And they're so slippery it's hard to get them turned back to back and look right. :-)

[@ronbrooks3219]

Reversing the thread to secure wire is a great technique, useful on many patterns. Ron

[@SavageFlies]

Yes it is Ron! I can't remember where I learned that but it works well for a hard rib (like Ultra wire) and also a soft rib (like oval tinsel). Thanks for the note. :-)

[@chrisingram9798]

I’ve always counter wrapped the herl, then you can just wrap the wire ribs as normal. Saves the extra wraps and bulk on smaller flies.

[@jimholland1592]

Good morning Matt☕️☕️ That was easy thanks 👍

[@SavageFlies]

Oh yeah Jim! Definitely put a couple of these in your box. Any fish that swims will eat a Prince nymph. I've had some great smallmouth bass days with this thing, and it's definitely caught its share of bluegill. :-)

[@flytyingoutlet1930]

Beautiful nymph 🤘

[@dahutful]

Super simple! That’s pretty nice mat thanks

[@krissyverstad6204]

Another one in the "why didn't I think of that?" category. Thanks for sharing.

[@SavageFlies]

I know Kris! It makes me wonder how many other "complicated" flies we could simplify and them still be effective. Probably more than we realize. :-)

[@Jd-yc3gw]

Good morning Matt. That’s definitely easier than the goose biot versions. I chuckled when you were tying the hackle because I’ve had the same where you tie one and it looks great and then the next one “poopy” ! Take care Matt. Have a great weekend. ☕️time

[@SavageFlies]

Ha! Thanks John. And yep, it's low pressure tying when the camera isn't recording. And sadly, that's when I tie my best flies. :-)

[@Jd-yc3gw]

@@SavageFlies I wish I could say that. I try to do them the same repeating the technique but often I’ll get one that has a Phyllis Diller hackle hmmm could be a name for a wild hackled fly. Lol

[@edwardthornton2156]

Nice and easy can't go any better. Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend Matt.

[@SavageFlies]

Appreciate it Butch! You and Judy have a great weekend too. :-)

[@bigdaddy99929]

Very cool looking nymph. Seen it but haven’t tied it. Will now! Thx Matt. 😀

[@SavageFlies]

I appreciate it Clyde! Have a great weekend my friend. :-)

[@kirkdonnelly7982]

Big fan of variants but a prince nymph is one of those patterns that the biots make the pattern good simple pattern for beginners tho well done matt

[@joeduca8582]

That first one you showed was outstanding Matt! I think it looked better than the Beatty tie, imho. Great tutorial and awesome tips throughout. I'd have no problem tying or fishing that EZY All Purpose Nymph Pattern...

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Joe, and I'm humbled by this comment. Every now and then I pull off a nice looking fly. But on the other hand, every now and again, I add another to the spaghetti can. :-)

[@joeduca8582]

@@SavageFlies boyardee or spaghettiOs? ;o)

[@rollinlapoint4554]

Very nice, easy tie!

[@SavageFlies]

Appreciate it Rollin! Thanks for watching my friend. :-)

[@stevetrybalski3082]

Good morning Matt, nice simple tye! Definitely easier than fussing with goose biots. I stopped tying this pattern as my fingers don't work like they used to. Going to use this pattern now. Thanks for sharing!

[@SavageFlies]

You bet Steve; thanks for watching my friend!

[@davehall2160]

Good looking fly Matt I like simple, will definitely have to try this one Thanks for the video

[@karljones6594]

Good mornng Matt. Much easier than tyingin goose biots. Thank you.

[@SavageFlies]

Yep, I agree Karl. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@martyrothman3933]

Good morning everyone good morning Matt I hope you all have a great day

[@SavageFlies]

Appreciate it Marty, and good morning to you too!

[@mikeney5113]

Great pattern first time seeing that one.nice! Thanks

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Mike! Definitely give this one a shot. :-)

[@rowdog6376]

Prince nymphs scare me big time. This one looks great. Thanks for sharing.

[@SavageFlies]

You got it my friend; thanks for watching!

[@rowdog6376]

Mayfly patterns work in our deep river. Pheasant tails.

[@ljr1515]

Another great fly that will catch some fish. Add glamour madeira for the wing and you have a killer pattern.

[@SavageFlies]

Good call LJ! Thanks for the note my friend. :-)

[@huntingmissouri5420]

Nice I have never seen this pattern before. Thanks for sharing Matt!!!

[@SavageFlies]

My pleasure Franky; thanks for watching!

[@martyrothman3933]

And the learning continues

[@FlyTyer1948]

This version actually looks better than the biots version. Definitely worth switching to this one.

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Bob! I appreciate the note. :-)

[@thomaswalls123]

Good looking fly, I like doing the biots, keeps me on my toes.👍

[@SavageFlies]

Same with me Thomas! I'll tie a dozen or so standard Prince nymphs at the beginning of the season, but after I've lost all those to the rocks, I'll often replace them with these quicker ties. :-)

[@bobhammond8067]

Sweet fly. No biots!!!! I need to get that book....

[@SavageFlies]

Oh yeah Bob, we could spend years tying out of this book. :-)

[@jamesvatter5729]

I believe that's how the Cortland Prince packs are tied. Definitely still catches fish and far more durable.

[@SavageFlies]

Good point and I haven't seen those old Cortland flies in years! Thanks for the note Jim. :-)

[@donaldsickles9242]

Hello Matt, nice fly. I was wondering if you could put in a hot spot at the end of the fly? Maybe a red or orange. Let me know what you think.

[@SavageFlies]

You definitely could Donald, but I'm not sure that would add too much to its effectiveness. With the gold bead, I probably wouldn't put a gold tag on it, but a red floss (or thread) tag just behind the tail might add a little bit of punch to it. And I suppose if you had some bright colored Antron (red or yellow maybe) you could just make the tail out of that and it would be somewhat of a hot spot. Hmmmm.... interesting to think about. Thanks for the note!

[@crowdaddy8355]

This one is a real time saver. I like it. Matt did you get my little package I sent you? Just curious.

[@SavageFlies]

Thanks Chad, and no I haven’t gotten a package. Did you send it to my house or the PO Box?

[@crowdaddy8355]

I sent it to the PO Box

[@SavageFlies]

@@crowdaddy8355 Ahhh… I don’t get out there very often. I’m heading into town later this afternoon so will check it then. 👍

[@cephasmcpher67peteroutdoorspip]

That does look like a pretty straight ford nymph to tie. I have a question for you Matt I have never used weighted wire "lead' to tie with is there a "go to" wire that is pretty universal for most flies?

[@SavageFlies]

That's a good question Cephas, and I've never really thought about it. But I tell you, this stuff here is about all I ever see. I believe Hareline makes these spools but I'm not sure. So I don't really have a go-to weight, other than I typically use 0.015 inch diameter, and sometimes 0.020. www.jsflyfishing.com/hareline-round-lead-free-wire

[@luisrivas2040]

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