Hogan's Red Headed Step Child

The Red Headed Step Child is a great small mayfly nymph or general attractor nymph developed by fly tying guru Hogan Brown. The Red Headed Step Child has a similar look and profile as a pheasant tail, with just a few tweaks. The red wire, legs and bead almost transform the Red Headed Step Child into not only a mayfly nymph, but also a attractor/searching pattern. That makes the Red Headed Step Child a very versatile pattern, which works in a variety of situations. When in doubt....tie on a Red Headed Step Child!!

Red Headed Step Child Fly Tying Recipe:
Hook: #14-20 Daiichi 1560
Bead: Small Red Glass Bead
Thread: Brown Veevus 8/0
Tail: Pheasant Tail
Rib: Small Red Wire
Thorax: Peacock Herl
Case: Medium Veevus Pearlescent Tinsel
Legs: Red Krystal Flash