How to Tie the Neon Nightmare

How to Tie the Neon Nightmare fly tying video
NymphsMidgeTied by MaxNovember 26, 20195 min video

In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Max ties the Neon Nightmare! The Neon Nightmare is a pattern created by Umpqua tyer Matt McCannel. The Neon Nightmare is an awesome fly for technical tailwaters, and a great winter pattern. The Neon Nightmare can be fished as an attractor and can also imitate a dying midge when tied in orange, or a Caddis larva in green. If you are new to tying flies this is a great pattern to start out with as it uses minimal materials. The Neon Nightmare has a UV finish that will withstand the nasty takes that come along with it.

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