Mudeyes are the nymphal stage of the Dragonfly. They come in two main varieties, the most common being the spider or bug mudeye and the second is the larger and less common couta mudeye.

Most fly fishers will have one or more flies that they use to represent Mudeyes. Here Dave Wilson, of Flytyingskills.com, show us how to tie his Spider Mudeye.

Materials

• Hook – TMC 3769 Size 8
• Thread – 8/0 or 6/0 olive
• Body – Burnt Furry Foam
• Body 2 – Olive dubbing
• Wings – Olive deer hair
• Eyes – 3mm plastic bead chain