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Old 01-22-2013, 04:00 PM
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Default 'hot spot' nymphs?????

So I have read and seen a lot about "hot spot" flies lately. usually they will just wrap pink thread behind the bead to create a 'hot spot' on the fly. I am just wondering if this works as well as it is hyped up to or if it is just a new
spin on old patterns? Any thoughts?
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Old 01-22-2013, 04:35 PM
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It works real well, especially when the waters off colored. Depends what the fish are eatin though as with any pattern.
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Old 01-22-2013, 10:32 PM
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It works well on lightly pressured fish especially in stained waters as mentioned before. Hot orange is the standard color but pinks and chartreuse are growing popularity.
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Old 01-23-2013, 11:55 PM
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Good to know. Might have to tie some for the early season this year
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Old 01-24-2013, 12:21 AM
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I put hotspots on some of my nymphs. But not all. There is a time and a place to use them. But sometimes subtle is better than bold. But having said that there is always a place for nymphs with a hotspot in my box.

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