Code Cracker - PMD Nymph

Cheech - August, 2021

Iabsolutely hate tying the full version of a split case PMD nymph.  It just has way too many steps all packed in to a very small package, and it can get a little bit busy in there.  This pattern is about as simple as it gets in regards to tying in a simple wing case that shows up well!  One hack is to change up the wing case color to chartreuse, white, or even pink to give the fish something just a little bit different to look at.  During the PMD hatch the fish really get keyed in on a dark nymph that has a bright spot on the back.  Mix up the colors and go smack 'em.

Material List
  • Hook: Hanak H 400 BL Jig Hook - 16
  • Hook Alternate: Umpqua XC400BL-BN - 16
  • Bead: Hareline Slotted Tungsten Beads - Classic Colors - 7/64" (2.8mm) - Black
  • Bead (Alternate): Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads - Black - 2.8 mm
  • Tail: Spanish Coq De Leon - Pardo
  • Tail Alternate: UV2 Coq de Leon Perdigon Fire Tail Feathers - Fl. Natural
  • Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 - Dark Mocha Brown
  • Wing Case: Rainy's Cross-Link Sheet Foam - 0.5mm - Yellow
  • Wing Case Alternate: Razor Foam - Opaque Yellow
  • Wing Case Alternate: Rainy's Cross-Link Sheet Foam - 1 mm - Yellow
  • Resin: Solarez UV Cure Resin - Thin Hard 1/2 oz
  • Light: Loon UV Infiniti Light
  • Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
    Hareline Slotted Tungsten Beads - Classic Colors - Beads - Fly Fish Food
    Hareline Slotted Tungsten Beads - Classic Colors - Beads - Fly Fish Food

    Hareline Slotted Tungsten Beads - Classic Colors

    $7.99
    Hanak Round+ Slotted Tungsten Beads - Beads - Fly Fish Food
    Hanak Round+ Slotted Tungsten Beads - Beads - Fly Fish Food

    Hanak Round+ Slotted Tungsten Beads

    $9.49
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads - Beads - Fly Fish Food
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads - Beads - Fly Fish Food
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads - Beads - Fly Fish Food
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads - Beads - Fly Fish Food
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads - Beads - Fly Fish Food
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads - Beads - Fly Fish Food
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads - Beads - Fly Fish Food
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads - Beads - Fly Fish Food
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads - Beads - Fly Fish Food
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads - Beads - Fly Fish Food
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads - Beads - Fly Fish Food
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads - Beads - Fly Fish Food
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads - Beads - Fly Fish Food
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads - Beads - Fly Fish Food
    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads - Beads - Fly Fish Food

    Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads

    $10.26
    Hanak H 400 BL Jig Hook - Hooks & Shanks - Fly Fish Food
    Hanak H 400 BL Jig Hook - Hooks & Shanks - Fly Fish Food

    Hanak H 400 BL Jig Hook

    $9.99
    Fulling Mill 5045 Jig Force Barbless Hook - Hooks & Shanks - Fly Fish Food
    Fulling Mill 5045 Jig Force Barbless Hook - Hooks & Shanks - Fly Fish Food

    Fulling Mill 5045 Jig Force Barbless Hook

    $16.50
    Hanak Metallic+ Slotted Tungsten Beads - Beads - Fly Fish Food
    Hanak Metallic+ Slotted Tungsten Beads - Beads - Fly Fish Food

    Hanak Metallic+ Slotted Tungsten Beads

    $9.99
    Rainy's Cross - Link Sheet Foam - Foam & Bodies - Fly Fish Food
    Rainy's Cross - Link Sheet Foam - Foam & Bodies - Fly Fish Food

    Rainy's Cross-Link Sheet Foam

    $3.99
    Firehole Stones Plated Slotted Tungsten Beads - Beads - Fly Fish Food
    Firehole Stones Plated Slotted Tungsten Beads - Beads - Fly Fish Food
    Firehole Stones Plated Slotted Tungsten Beads - Beads - Fly Fish Food
    Firehole Stones Plated Slotted Tungsten Beads - Beads - Fly Fish Food
    Firehole Stones Plated Slotted Tungsten Beads - Beads - Fly Fish Food
    Firehole Stones Plated Slotted Tungsten Beads - Beads - Fly Fish Food

    Firehole Stones Plated Slotted Tungsten Beads

    $9.50
    Umpqua XC400BL - BN - Hooks & Shanks - Fly Fish Food
    Umpqua XC400BL - BN - Hooks & Shanks - Fly Fish Food

    Umpqua XC400BL-BN

    $10.50
    Hanak H 450 BL Jig Hook - Hooks & Shanks - Fly Fish Food
    Hanak H 450 BL Jig Hook - Hooks & Shanks - Fly Fish Food

    Hanak H 450 BL Jig Hook

    $9.99
    Firehole Sticks 516 Jig Hook - Hooks & Shanks - Fly Fish Food
    Firehole Sticks 516 Jig Hook - Hooks & Shanks - Fly Fish Food

    Firehole Sticks 516 Jig Hook

    $8.35
    Razor Foam - Foam & Bodies - Fly Fish Food
    Razor Foam - Foam & Bodies - Fly Fish Food

    Razor Foam

    $2.99
    Spanish Coq De Leon - Pardo - Hackle - Fly Fish Food
    Spanish Coq De Leon - Pardo - Hackle - Fly Fish Food
    Spanish Coq De Leon - Pardo - Hackle - Fly Fish Food
    Spanish Coq De Leon - Pardo - Hackle - Fly Fish Food

    Spanish Coq De Leon - Pardo

    $13.75
    Fulling Mill 5125 Jig Force Short Barbless Hook - Hooks & Shanks - Fly Fish Food
    Fulling Mill 5125 Jig Force Short Barbless Hook - Hooks & Shanks - Fly Fish Food

    Fulling Mill 5125 Jig Force Short Barbless Hook

    $16.50
    Umpqua XC210BL - BN Perdi - Jig Hook - Hooks & Shanks - Fly Fish Food
    Umpqua XC210BL - BN Perdi - Jig Hook - Hooks & Shanks - Fly Fish Food

    Umpqua XC210BL-BN Perdi-Jig Hook

    $10.50
    Solarez UV Cure Resin - Bone Dry .5 Oz - UV Resin & Adhesives - Fly Fish Food
    Solarez UV Cure Resin - Bone Dry .5 Oz - UV Resin & Adhesives - Fly Fish Food

    Solarez UV Cure Resin - Bone Dry .5 Oz

    $22.80
    Fulling Mill 5130 Jig Force Long Barbless Hook - Hooks & Shanks - Fly Fish Food
    Fulling Mill 5130 Jig Force Long Barbless Hook - Hooks & Shanks - Fly Fish Food

    Fulling Mill 5130 Jig Force Long Barbless Hook

    $16.50
    Firehole Sticks 551 Jig Hook - Hooks & Shanks - Fly Fish Food
    Firehole Sticks 551 Jig Hook - Hooks & Shanks - Fly Fish Food

    Firehole Sticks 551 Jig Hook

    $8.35