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. Read More »
The Green Mudeye was developed by Adrienne and Peter Scheindl around 1960 to imitate the Hemi-cordulia tau or more commonly known as the Mudeye found at Lake Eucumbene in NSW.
What follows is Paul Fedeles’ variant:
Materials
- Hook – Size 8 to 14
- Thread – Black
- Eyes – Melted Mudflap
- Tail – Black make up brush
- Body – Olive variegated chenille
- Case – Black chenille
- Legs – Medium TFD Black bug legs
Tying Instructions
- Secure your thread to the hook, and build a bump where you want the eyes to sit.