Fly tying

Pearly PTN

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Time Well Spent
Time Well Spent April 19, 2023

A slender nymph with a touch of sparkle to imitate pinfry or small minnows. Suspended two feet beneath a Floating Fry it’s lethal!

Material list for the Pearly PTN

Hook: Size 10-14 Fulling Mill All-Purpose 

Thread: Sheer 14/0 orange

Weight (optional): Thin lead foil  

Rib: Fine pearl tinsel  

Tail: Silver badger hackle fibres

Body and thorax cover: Natural cock pheasant centre tail  

Thorax: Pearly Ice dubbing (teased out)

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