This is one way to tie a fishable realistic, flat headed mayfly nymph.

#flytying #nymph #flytyingjunkie The Heptageniidae are a family of mayflies with around 20 genera and over 500 described species throughout the world. They are referred to as flat-headed mayflies. They are generally small mayflies with three long tails, but some have 2 tails.

The nymphs of the Heptageniids are mainly found in fast-flowing streams, but some species are in still waters. The nymphs have a flattened shape and are usually dark in color. There are species that are herbivores, scavengers, and predators.

Material list:

Hook: Ahrex FW561 (sz.12-16)
https://www.castersonlineflyshop.com/...

Thead: Semperfli Nano Silk 30D
https://www.castersonlineflyshop.com/...

Tails: Moose Mane
https://www.castersonlineflyshop.com/...

Abdomen: Virtual Nymph Flexibody (mayfly cream)
https://www.castersonlineflyshop.com/...

Gills: Ostrich (gray or ginger)
https://www.castersonlineflyshop.com/...

Under Thorax: UNI Soft Body (small)
https://www.castersonlineflyshop.com/...

Thorax: Squirrel Dubbing (ginger)
https://www.castersonlineflyshop.com/...

Legs: Golden Pheasant Tail
https://www.castersonlineflyshop.com/...

Wingpad: Quail or Partridge (neck feather)
https://www.castersonlineflyshop.com/...

Head: Swiss Straw (copper)
https://www.castersonlineflyshop.com/...

Eyes: 15lb. Chameleon Maxima

Waterproof Markers: Copic Markers (dk. brown and tan)
https://www.castersonlineflyshop.com/...