The Pinky Blinder

Curtis Fry-May, 2019

When I nymph, I usually like to have a good mix of somewhat imitative flies as well as general attractor style patterns. The Pinky Blinder is a solid attractor pattern that I will use in my team of flies. It features some flash and hot spots -- both key to a lot of nymph patterns -- as well as a nice soft hackle. I especially found these pink Coq De Leon tailing fibers to be a great part of a hot spot. It's a fun little pattern to tie!

Material List
  • Hook: Hanak H 400 BL Jig Hook - 14
  • Thread: UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier - Red
  • Bead: Hanak Metallic+ Slotted Tungsten Beads - Light Pink - 3.0mm
  • Tail: UV2 Coq de Leon Perdigon Fire Tail Feathers - Fl. Hot Pink
  • Weight: Lead Wire Spool - .015
  • Abdomen: Veevus Holographic Tinsel - Red - Medium
  • Ribbing: UTC Ultra Wire - Gold - Small
  • Hot Spot: Ice Dub - UV Shrimp Pink
  • Thorax: Ice Dub - Peacock
  • Soft Hackle: Whiting Brahma Wing Soft Hackle Pair
  • Coating: Loon Fluorescing UV Clear Fly Finish
  • Tools Used: Renzetti Master Vise, Loon UV Infiniti Light, C&F Design Hackle Pliers,
Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier
UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier

UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier

$2.49
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub
Ice Dub

Ice Dub

$3.50
Hareline Slotted Tungsten Beads
Hareline Slotted Tungsten Beads

Hareline Slotted Tungsten Beads - Classic Colors

$7.99
Hanak Round+ Slotted Tungsten Beads
Hanak Round+ Slotted Tungsten Beads

Hanak Round+ Slotted Tungsten Beads

$6.50
UTC Ultra Wire
UTC Ultra Wire

UTC Ultra Wire - Small

$2.49
Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads
Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads
Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads
Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads
Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads
Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads
Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads
Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads
Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads
Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads
Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads
Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads
Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads
Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads

Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads

$8.50
Hanak H 400 BL Jig Hook
Hanak H 400 BL Jig Hook

Hanak H 400 BL Jig Hook

$8.95
Veevus Holographic Tinsel
Veevus Holographic Tinsel

Veevus Holographic Tinsel

$4.49
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge
8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge

8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge

$3.50
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0

Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0

$3.50
Hanak Metallic+ Slotted Tungsten Beads
Hanak Metallic+ Slotted Tungsten Beads

Hanak Metallic+ Slotted Tungsten Beads

$6.99