Super Nova PMD 04/12/2020 Photo Album
A second version of the super nova from @hopperjuan_fly_fishing imitates the pale morning dun nymph. Generally a pheasant tail nymph is a solid representation of these summer emergers, and I continue to stock them mostly in size 18. For larger PMD nymphs I nearly always knot a size 16 salvation nymph to my line, and it has become my number two producer if not number one. I am quite satisfied with the performance of my salvation nymphs during both pale morning dun emergences as well as when deployed as an attractor searching pattern. A super nova PMD is mostly redundant in my view, but given the stay at home times and the search for indoor activities, I decided to spin out five.
| Fly Component | Materials |
|---|---|
| Hook | Size 16 curved nymph hook |
| Thread | 6/0 brown |
| Tail | Brown hackle fibers |
| Body | 6/0 brown |
| Rib | Brown slim rib |
| Thorax | Peacock ice dub |
| Legs | Black krystal flash |
Bringing It Closer
For these super novas I used brown thread, brown hackle fibers for the tail, slim rib brown, peacock ice dub thorax, and krystal flash black for the legs. I am quite pleased with the output, and I will place some along side my pheasant tails and salvations to try later this summer. This fly has a look very similar to the other PMD flies, but it is a much faster tie and also more durable than a classic pheasant tail.
A Batch of Five Plus Materials
Bring on the pale morning dun hatches in 2020.