(1) There is so much to write about the man who devised this simple little nymph. Please take time to do a little research on Polly Rosborough. You will not be disappointed! I'll briefly cover a few things below.
(2) When you read or hear the words "segmented," "noodle" or "fuzzy" in or about fly tying rest assured these words came from Polly!
(3) Depending on the pattern book you read, the Muskrat is classified either as a searching or caddis pattern.
(4) The beauty of this unassuming pattern is its simplicity and three materials according to Polly instructions, but the fish do not seem to mind two (less legs). And the fish may take this fly for a myriad of insects.
(5) The body is formed by tightly dubbing muskrat to the thread. Once a thick "noodle" is formed the bobbin is brought back up to the hook to form a dubbing loop. Once secured the loop is closed by wrapping back to the bend of the hook (starting point for wrapping forward) pressure is maintained throughout the wrapping of the body. This will give the "segmented" look.
(6) A handful or two of dyed muskrat is available on the market. Definitely try a chartreuse body!
Materials:
Hook: Fulling Mill Czech Nymph, sizes 10-16. Polly used Mustad 3906B in sizes 6-16
Body: Dubbed muskrat per instruction above
Legs: Finely speckled guinea hen
Head. Ostrich dyed black
The Muskrat dubbed with a heavy mixture clear Antron.
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