This nymph imitates the pupa stage of a sedge as it ascends to the surface to hatch, so primarily a fly to use in the evening, when the trout are not preoccupied with the adults.
Material list for the Ascending Pupa
Hook: Size 12-16 Kamasan B100
Thread: Tan/primrose 8/0
Weight (optional): Thin lead foil
Rib: Brown Flexi-Floss
Abdomen: Fine dubbing in pale olive and amber shades
Thorax: Hare/squirrel dubbing
Thorax cover: Black Thinskin
Legs: Natural partridge
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