In this tutorial, Hogan Brown ties the Black Balloon PMD, a simple, fast-sinking mayfly nymph that pays homage to Andy Burke’s classic HBI pattern. Designed as a true guide fly, this pattern is quick to tie, durable, and deadly effective for PMDs, Baetis, and other small mayflies.Hogan walks step-by-step through the tie, sharing tips on proportion, taper, and how to craft the fly’s namesake black balloon wing case. With its buggy profile, subtle flash, and natural coloration, the Black Balloon P