George Daniel’s Sowbug

George Daniel’s Sowbug

This pattern featured in George Daniel’s book Dynamic Nymphing.

It looks very close to the natural and has been very productive for me on my last two trips to Montana’s Bighorn River. For a realistic pattern, it is very easy to tie.

Materials

Hook: C200bl Size 14-16

Weight: Lead Wire

Thread: 140 Denier Ultra Thread

Body/Legs: UV Micro Polar Chenille

Back: Clear Cure Goo