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BWO Iron Lotus Fly
Since trying out the PMD Iron Lotus a few months ago, it has caught fish consistently on many different rivers. It is a great mayfly imitation. Last week I pumped a few fish stomachs and noticed that trout are beginning to feed heavily on Baetis (BWO) nymphs once again. Fall temps have cooled things off and BWO nymphs have become much more active. The BWO Iron Lotus (pictured above) has already been hammering fish, and I am sure it will continue as more BWOs nymphs continue to mature.
Iron Lotus fly tying instructional tutorial here
Recipe:
Hook: Dai- Rikii 135 (sizes 16-20)
Bead: Gold Tungsten to match hook size
Thread: Red 8/0
Tail: Partridge
Abdomen: Brown Olive Thread
Rib: White Thread
Glue for abdomen: Loon’s Hard Head Fly Finish Clear
Wingcase: Black Thinskin
Thorax: Synthetic Peacock Dubbing
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Iron Lotus Fly Tutorial
Click here for Iron Lotus Tutorial
As promised, here are step by step instructions on tying the Iron Lotus. It is a very effective mayfly nymph imitation. Utah fly fishing guides have had a lot of success fishing this pattern this summer, and I’m sure it will catch fish on your home waters as well. Tie some up and let us know how they work for you.
Iron Lotus Fly- Mayfly Nymph Imitation
Iron Lotus tutorial now available, click here.
The other day I was in Cabela’s talking to fly tyer Lance Egan (creator of the Rainbow Warrior, Frenchie, Iron Lotus… etc) and we got to talking about the Iron Lotus as a mayfly imitation. I had never fished this pattern of his, but Egan creations always rank high in my book so I tied some up that night. I have been fishing them for a week, and the PMD version of the Iron Lotus has been out fishing my other go-to PMD nymph patterns. It straight up catches fish… video (or tutorial) coming soon!
Recipe:
Hook: Dai- Rikii 135 (sizes 14-18) Bead: Gold Tungsten to match hook size Tail: Coq de Leon hackle fibers Abdomen: Rusty-brown thread Rib: Yellow thread Wing Case: Black Thinskin Thorax: Natural Squirrel or Brown Semi-Seal Dubbing3 Comments »