From Joe Nicklo:
“The HMG Hydropsyche Variant is a variation of Herman deGala’s Hydropsyche pattern. Herman is my idol and his attention to detail is exceptional! I took some liberties with his pattern and in so doing reduced the number of steps, the use of a UV product and substituted ostrich for peacock. This is such an easy fly to tie especially when using the HMG Fly Systems hot melt glue process. EASIER, CHEAPER, DURABLE, MORE REALISTIC. See recipe below, more HMG patterns at www.hmgflysystems.com.”
Recipe:
Hook…………………TMC 400T size 14
Thread……………….Veevus 12/0 white
Body…………………Ostrich herl (wet, comb downward)
Legs…………………Ostrich herl (wet, comb downward)
Shell back…………..HMG hot melt glue
Head…………………HMG hot melt glue
Eyes………………….HMG hot melt glue
