Ridgeback Nymph Olive Nymph

Fishing Tips

When I moved down from Rhodisia in 1979, I changed its name from "Hairy Back" to Ridgeback, as the name "Hairyback was used by the English to describe the Afrikaans, in the same way that the Afrikaans referred to the English as "Rooineks" or "rednecks"! Rather lke the names used in the U.K. "Sassenach" - being rude to each other in a friendly way.

Creator of this trout fly: Harry Stewart

Tier of this trout fly Type: Harry Stewart

Country of origin for this trout fly: South Africa

This trout fly is designed on and fished on Dams & Reserviors, Still Water,

Pattern Dressings

Tie in the olive chenille at the tail, wind to half way along the shank. Hold and tie in a bunch of wild rabbit fur on top, then continue winding the chenille to head. Leave room to tie in another bunch of rabbit fur on top. Tie in 2 small partridge hackles, one on either side, to reach apprroximately a third of the length of the shank. Tie in beared hackle and create head, tying thread 0/6 with whip finish.