The Pinky Blinder

Curtis Fry-May, 2019

When I nymph, I usually like to have a good mix of somewhat imitative flies as well as general attractor style patterns. The Pinky Blinder is a solid attractor pattern that I will use in my team of flies. It features some flash and hot spots -- both key to a lot of nymph patterns -- as well as a nice soft hackle. I especially found these pink Coq De Leon tailing fibers to be a great part of a hot spot. It's a fun little pattern to tie!

Material List

Hook: Hanak H 400 BL Jig Hook - 14
Thread: UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier - Red
Bead: Hanak Metallic+ Slotted Tungsten Beads - Light Pink - 3.0mm
Tail: UV2 Coq de Leon Perdigon Fire Tail Feathers - Fl. Hot Pink
Weight: Lead Wire Spool - .015
Abdomen: Veevus Holographic Tinsel - Red - Medium
Ribbing: UTC Ultra Wire - Gold - Small
Hot Spot: Ice Dub - UV Shrimp Pink
Thorax: Ice Dub - Peacock
Soft Hackle: Whiting Brahma Wing Soft Hackle Pair
Coating: Loon Fluorescing UV Clear Fly Finish
Tools Used: Renzetti Master Vise, Loon UV Infiniti Light, C&F Design Hackle Pliers,