A.P.'s LWD Onefeather

SKU: APLWDOF
Category: A.P. Custom Flies
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An Alpine Angler exclusive!

Finish: Classic

Flashback
Size: #10

#12

#14

#16

#18

3,90 €

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Please note our minimum order value of EUR 30.

This item has variations. Please select the requested variation.

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Pheasant Tail and Hare's Ear are great classics to mimic various mayfly larvae found in most waters. Andy Pfirstinger , however, was missing the color spectrum light olive/yellowish, a coloration that particularly characterizes many species of the Baetis family. That is why he designed the LWD Onefeather Nymph. The name derives as well from the material, because this nymph pattern consists mainly out of the fibers of a Lemon Wood Duck flank feather. This feather is very similar to a mallard flank feather, speckled like it, but in contrast not white, but of yellow/bright olive color.
The LWD OF is tied in the style similar to the pheasant tail nymph, but tail, abdomen and wing case with legs are made here with a Lemon Wood Duck feather, only the thorax is made of dubbing and the ribbing of the abdomen is made of gold wire.

As a result, the silhouette of the nymph with the fine speckle perfectly imitates baetidae and other bright colored mayfly larvae as they often occur in alpine rivers with a bright gravel river bed - which is why not only Andy but also quite some of his customers swear by this nymph.

Like Andy Pfirstinger's versions of the PT and HE nymph the LWD OF is tied on a sharp, strong and slightly set, wide gap hook from Daiichi with an upturned eye. This hook has best hooking properties, especially in the smaller sizes, and does not bend easily. In addition, his nymphs are meticulously tied in all matters such as proportions and accuracy and they are finished with a whip finish what makes them extremely durable.

The A.P.'s LWD OF is only slightly weighted and tied without a bead which is why this nymph comes closest to the silhouette of the natural and due to its low weight it drifts most naturally in the water. This means that it can also be fished close to the surface and it is also ideally suited for crystal-clear spring creeks. To depth this nymph can be brought with split shots or a tandem nymph rig.

In order to adapt to the current situation on the water the AP LWD OF is available in two finishes 'Classic' and 'Flashback'. Ultra-clear water suggests to use the inconspicuous Classic version. But when the water is merky or a bit of color, Andy is rather using the flashback version. Because the pearl-colored mylar on the back of the flashback variant sends out seductive light reflections, this can be a decisive factor experienced nymph fishermen know about.

A.P.'s LWD Onefeather available in 2 finishes: Classic, Flashback and 5 sizes: #10, #12, #14, #16, #18

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