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Apr 14, 2023 · In this fly tying tutorial, Cheech ties one of the most legendary nymphs ever, The Copper John. The Copper John really needs no introduction. It is among the most popular names in the...
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We've put together a kit that contains all the materials you need to tie this exact fly pattern. Click the button below to shop the selection. Hook: Gamakatsu S10, Size: 12 Thread: Uni-Thread 6/0, Color: BlackWing: Thin Skin, Pearl Flashabou Wire: UTC Ultra Wire, Color: Copper Thorax: Peacock Herl Legs: Partridge Feather, Color: Dark Tail: Goose Bi...
Start by placing the Gold Bead on the hook. Then, add the lead as an underbody. Wrap the lead about 1/2 way back on the hook shank and seat it right behind the bead.
Wind the thread behind the lead underbody and tie in the Goose Biots as a tail. The tail should be about half the length of the hook shank. After tying in the tail, bring the thread up to just behind the bead to continue the smooth underbody taper. Trim out the excess Goose Biots.
Tie in the Copper Wire just behind the lead wraps. After tying in the wire, wrap the thread back to the tails to secure the Copper Wire then wrap your thread back up behind the gold bead. After tying in the Copper Wire, wrap the wire tightly to create the body of the fly. Tie off the Copper Wire just past the hook point and helicopter the wire to b...
Tie in the Flash for the wingcase just behind the bead right on top of the hook shank. Bring your thread back to the Copper Wire. Then tie in the Thin Skin right in front of the Copper Wire, again on top of the hook shank.
Choose two strands of Peacock herl and tie in the herl for the thorax of the fly. After tying in the Peacock Herl, wrap the two herls up to just behind the bead and tie them off. After tying off the Peacock Herls, break them off.
Tie in the Partridge Feather for the legs. Choose a dark Partridge Feather and strip the butts off of the feather. Pull the feather back to create a V shape and tie the legs in right on top of the hook shank with the point of the V facing the eye of the hook. Throw a loose wrap to catch the feathers, adjust them so they're equal on both sides, then...
Pull over your Thin Skin and Flashabou to create the wing case. Tie both the Thin Skin and Flashabou down right behind the bead. Trim the remaining Thin Skin and Flashabou.
Throw a whip finish and add some head cement to increase the durability of the fly. And that's the Copper John, a great searching pattern and a great pattern for trout feeding on Mayfly Nymphs. You can find all the materials at tridentflyfishing.com.
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The copper John is an extremely versatile pattern. You can tie it in a myriad of colors simply by changing out the color of wire. My favorites are Copper, ...
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🎣 Dive into the world of fly tying with our detailed guide on the Copper John, a classic and beloved fly pattern. This tutorial is perfect for both beginner...
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Dec 1, 2017 · You can fish the Copper John alone, as part of a tandem nymph rig, or as a dropper of a grasshopper or other large dry fly. In this great video from Tightline Productions, Tim Flagler offers easy-to-follow step-by-step instruction for tying the Copper John.
Feb 15, 2022 · This fly was originally designed by my good friend and UBER Fly Designer John Barr as a heavily weighted dropper pattern to drag down a smaller fly fished in tandem. It turns out the fish love the Copper for what it is and eat it as readily as the dropper.
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A fast sinking nymph pattern that can be tied in a variety of colors. Copper wire over a tapered underbody along with a dual material wing case covered in epoxy is used to form its distinctive look.
