Here are a few ideas for patterns that can be tied with the Taser wire
Taser Nymph
Hook :- Long shank nymph size 10 or 12
Thread :- 8/0 Black
Tail :- Rust coloured Marabou
Body :- Taser wire
Thorax;- Peacock herl
Wing Case:- Pheasant tail fibres
Hackle:- Soft hackle (Brahma hen or similar)
Tying Instructions
Wrap hook with close touching turns of silk.
Tie in the marabou tail along the length of the hook and ensure an even underbody is formed.
Tie in the Taser Wire and wrap an even body to a point about 2 /3rds of the hook shank.
Tie off and tie in two strands of peacock herl.
Tie in about 8 cock pheasant centre tail fibres.
Wrap an even thorax of herl and tie of about 1mm back from the head.
Tie in and wrap the hackle feather.
Pull pheasant tail fibres forwards to cover the thorax and hackle. Sweep back any stray fibres of hackle and whip finish.
Secure whip finish and thorax cover with varnish or Bug Bond.
Fish this fly on an intermediate or slow sinking line with slow 6 inch pulls to imitate a dragon fly larva.
Taser Shrimp
Hook :- Partridge Chezch Nymph hook size 14 or 16
Thread :- 8/0 Black
Tail :- Short pink marabou
Body :- Taser wire
Thorax:- Dubbed pink seal’s fur
Bead:- 3mm Copper
Tying Instructions
Fix bead to hook with a silk dam or superglue in place.
Wrap hook with close touching turns of silk.
Tie in the marabou tail along the length of the hook and ensure an even underbody is formed.
Tie in the Taser Wire and wrap an even body to a point about 2 /3rds of the hook shank.
Bod a throax of seal’s fur
Secure with a whip finish behind the bead.
A good grayling fly for most river situations