Fly Proportions

Hook Proportions

A=Hook Shank Length

B=Hook Gap=Hook Size

Standard Dry Fly Proportions

C=Tail Length=Hook Shank Length (A)

D=Wing Length=H.S.L.(A)

E=Hackle Length=1 1/2 to 2 x Hook Gap(B)

F=Body Length=2/3 to 3/4 H.S.L.(A)
Parachute Dry Fly Proportions

Same as for Standard Dry except for body length:

F = Body Length = 4/5 ths H.S.L.

Nymph Proportions

G=Tail Length=1/2 Hook Shank Length(A)

H=Abdomen=1/2to2/3 H.S.L(A)

I=Thorax=1/2to1/3H.S.L.(A)

J=Leg(Hackle) Length=1/2H.S.L.(A)

 

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