How to Tie the Tasmanian Devil Euro Nymph – Step-by-Step Fly Tying Guide

Fly Tying

Jun 16

The Tasmanian Devil Euro Nymph is a deadly attractor pattern born on the competitive rivers of Tasmania, designed to trigger aggressive strikes with its hot orange tag, flashy CDC hackle, and slim profile—perfect for euro nymphing or tightline setups.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Hook & Bead Prep

Start with a Hanák 400BL Jig Hook (size 16 recommended).
Slide on a 3.0mm light metallic pink slotted tungsten bead and mount it in your vise.

2. Start the Thread

Use UTC 70 Denier thread in black or color of choice.
Begin your thread wraps directly behind the bead and secure it with a firm base.

3. Add the Hot Spot Tag

Use Glo-Brite Floss No. 5 (fluorescent orange).
Take one strand, double it, then fold again to create four total strands.
Tie it in at the back of the hook shank and trim it short to form a bright, compact tag.

4. Tie in the Ribbing

Use UTC Small Copper Wire.
Secure it along the shank, extending to just behind the bead.

5. Build the Body

Dub a slim body using natural Hare’s Ear dubbing (from Hareline).
Keep the dubbing sparse to maintain sink rate, and wrap it forward toward the bead.

6. Add the Rib

Counter-wrap the copper wire evenly through the dubbing.
Tie off just behind the bead and helicopter off the excess.

7. Create CDC Soft Hackle with Dubbing Loop

Use a Stonfo Elite Dubbing Twister and a Swiss CDC Multi-Clip.
Prepare one natural CDC feather, stroking fibers to one side.
Clip them with the CDC clip, trim from the stem, and insert into the dubbing loop.
Spin the loop to trap the fibers and wrap 2–3 turns behind the bead for a soft hackle.
Tie off and trim excess.

8. Add a Peacock Thorax Hotspot

Dub a small collar using Hareline Ice Dub (Peacock color) or SLF Prism Dub in Peacock.
This adds a touch of flash and helps push the CDC fibers back.