Fly Tying: The Prince Nymph

The Prince Nymph is one of the classic patterns that is still one of the staples in the fly tying and fishing world today. It can represent a variety of food sources from stoneflies to mayflies or even a caddis in certain circumstances. Either way, it is a pattern that should be in just about every fly box.
Material List:
Hook: Standard Nymph Hook #8-18
Tail: Brown Goose Biots
Body: Peacock Herl
Rib: Gold Wire (Brassie)
Legs: Brown Hen Saddle
Overwings: White Goose Biots
Bead: Gold Brass Bead

[@mikeking453]

Thanks for posting,enjoy your videos learn something every time

[@varnersstreamers]

Thanks Mike, really glad to hear they help out.

[@cosmiccharlie8606]

Grate video man its always nice to see you do some of the smaller flys thank you sir

[@varnersstreamers]

Thanks as always Charlie!

[@lorenirving8230]

I enjoy your presentations. I tie a ton of flies but this pattern is not one I do but watching you put this together has encouraged me to get out those bots in the drawer an get going on it. Good job.

[@varnersstreamers]

Thanks Loren, ya those biots can be a bit of a pain at first but they sure dress the fly up nicely.

[@rabbithole_flies]

good one Josh! 🤟

[@varnersstreamers]

Thanks Patricia!

[@GeorgeSemel]

You are very eloquent in the description of what you have to do today! I tie mine on the heavy side and use them for the weight in a two-fly rig. I catch a lot of trout on them. #14 and # 16 are my go-to, I put a green rock worm, hares ear, or PT nymph one or two sizes smaller. I also will use supper glue or UV resin. I drop on the wing buds tie in has made for a more durable fly. The other fly I use in the same manner as the Copper John. It's been hot and humid with lots of heavy rain here the fall season is off to a very slow start. I will be going Up to VT, NH and Upstate NY to fish the little streams, and Creeks- Fall Brook Trout is my favorite.

[@varnersstreamers]

Haha, subtlety is my specialty George...I like the idea of some UV on the tie in point. I use to love fishing the small brookie streams in PA. Hope your fall season is a good one!