Product Description
The Copper John combines a Prince Nymph tail, Brassie body, Pheasant Tail style thorax, Mike Mercer's style of Poxyback wingcase and a bead head. Truly innovative, the bead head and wire body help get this morsel right in the dining area without the aid of extra weight.
FLY RECIPE:
HOOK: TFS 5262, sizes 12-18
THREAD: Ultra Tying Thread, 6/0 color of choice
BODY WEIGHT: Lead Free Wire, 8-10 wraps of .020
BEAD: Bead Head, gold - match to hook size
TAIL: Goose Biot, brown
ABDOMEN: Ultra Wire, copper - size to match
WINGCASE STRIPE: Flash-A-Bou, pearl
WINGCASE: Thin Skin, black - coat entire wingcase with 5-Minute Epoxy
THORAX: Peacock Herl
LEGS: Hen Saddle, brown
| Code | Size | Price |
| #3159 | #12 | $2.25 |
| #3279 | #14 | $2.25 |
| #3303 | #16 | $2.25 |
| #4059 | #18 | $2.25 |
CA Warning: WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - https://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/product
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Copper John
Always get some play with these nymphs, especially with something larger set up above. Consistently excellent quality flies.
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Review
These flys bend too easily. Only good for fish under 7 lbs
