Rusher's Steelhead Nymph

Detailed instructions for tying Rusher's Steelhead Nymph.
Hook: Streamer/nymph hook (here a Lightning Strike SN1), size 10.
Thread: 6/0 or 140 Denier, black.
Body: Ultra Chenille, standard size, purple.
Tails: Goose biots, black.
Wingcase: Diamond Braid, black.
Thorax: Pearl chenille or Estaz, medium.
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[@naklabtimothy2462]

I met Jim Rusher at Valley Falls in Vernon Ct. We were catching 5" to 8" wild brookies. It was fall and the males had kyped jaws. They were awesome! That was 1970. I next saw him at Whitakers in Pulaski NY in1988. Small world.

[@cariboobound1346]

That is a great idea of wrapping the chenille in and around the biots. I tie Stone flies for the northern part of the Skagit up here in Canada, but found that the biots seem to get squished together with the dubbing wraps. This technique should still work if I keep the dubbing spars. Thanks for sharing. All the best of the season to you and yours.

[@the.tricky.outdoorsman]

Beautiful pattern, will be tying a few here shortly as I have the materials already.

[@joeduca8582]

Thanks for the tying tips, they make that simple pattern style stand out. It's similar to a few Salmon R. patterns I've seen. Thanks & happy holidays to you and yours!

[@aaronmiller6118]

As of now I have never seen a purple stonefly nymph but there's still time!

[@hankvana2149]

Nice pattern Tim - agreed, you have to have a good looking butt :-) Nearest Steelhead are 4 hours away buy tied on a regular shank hook it should be great for bluegills. My granddaughter (10) is just getting into fly tying - think this will be a super pattern for her. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year all!! Hank

[@Thebazzman]

How critical is the type of hook you use for your fly patterns? How do you choose the particular hook for your flys?

[@sirmegallot3276]

You forgot to tell us to mash the barb!!!!!!

[@mikezeleznik6937]

The material package says "purple", but in the video, it looks blue. Am I missing something? Thanks.

[@m40_kid70]

... bet this would destroy stocked rainbows 😂

[@CharlieWest00]

what does this imitate

[@naklabtimothy2462]

It does not imitate any fly in the river except in shape. Steelhead are notorious for liking glitzy type flies and giving it a stonefly style body sells it to the fish. See link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqLVeJ6FeriLgJY