Nymph

Nymphs imitate the immature stages of insects below the waterline—often the most consistent way to hook up. Tied with weighted beads or slender profiles, these patterns like the Hare's Ear and Pheasant Tail should be in every fly box.

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20 Incher

The 20 Incher is a heavy stonefly nymph pattern that's designed to sink quickly and stay near the bottom, where big trout often feed. Its large size and flashy peacock herl body make it an effective…

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A.P. Nymph (generic)

The A.P. Nymph (generic) is a nymph pattern designed by Marvin Nolte. This effective pattern combines traditional materials with proven techniques for consistent results in a variety of water…

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Aaron's Callibaetis Nymph

Aaron's Callibaetis Nymph is a purpose-built stillwater pattern designed to match the Callibaetis mayflies prevalent in western lakes and ponds. The muskrat grey dubbing body, mallard flank tail, and…

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Aero Baetis 2.0

A refined Baetis nymph imitation with a streamlined profile and subtle coloring that excels in technical spring creeks and tailwaters. The aero design features a slender abdomen and sparse hackle…

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Aero-Baetis Nymph

A sleek Baetis imitation featuring a tapered abdomen and minimal materials that sink quickly and drift naturally in complex currents. This pattern covers multiple Blue-Winged Olive species and works…

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Aggravator Hares Ear

A modern twist on the classic Hare's Ear nymph, the Aggravator adds flash, rubber legs, and a bright hot spot to attract aggressive takes. This pattern maintains the buggy appeal of the original…

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Anderson's UV Sally

Anderson's UV Sally is a modern nymph pattern that effectively imitates the golden stonefly nymph. Its UV properties allow it to stand out in a variety of water conditions and its weighted body helps…

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Articulated Hellgrammite

A lifelike and highly effective nymph pattern, the Articulated Hellgrammite imitates the larval stage of the Dobsonfly. Its articulated design and realistic features make it an effective choice for…

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Articulated Stillwater

The Articulated Stillwater is a versatile fly pattern that is designed to mimic a range of aquatic insects and small baitfish. Its articulated body provides lifelike movement, making it an effective…

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Barr's Cranefly

John Barr's realistic imitation of cranefly larvae, one of the most underutilized food sources in trout streams. This substantial nymph pattern features a segmented body created with Thinskin over…

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Barr's Hare Copper

Barr's Hare Copper is a weighted nymph pattern that imitates a variety of aquatic insects. The copper wire and bead head add weight, helping it sink quickly to the feeding zone. The hare's ear body…

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Barr's Jumbo John

The Barr's Jumbo John is a large, weighted nymph pattern that's designed to sink quickly and imitate a range of aquatic life. It's known for its effectiveness in deep, fast-moving water where trout…

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Barr's Net Builder

The Barr's Net Builder is a versatile fly that performs excellently in a variety of conditions. Its lifelike appearance and movement in the water, coupled with its robust build, make it an absolute…

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Barr's Spork Carp Fly

Barr's Spork Carp Fly is a highly effective and versatile carp pattern. The fly is designed to imitate a variety of carp food sources and can be fished in a number of different ways, making it a…

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Barr's Tungstone

The Barr's Tungstone is a reliable nymph pattern that imitates a variety of stonefly and mayfly nymphs. Its tungsten bead head gives it the weight needed to get down deep where trout feed, and its…

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Barry's Carp Bitter

Barry's Carp Bitter is a versatile carp fly that imitates a wide variety of food sources, making it highly effective. It's designed to sink quickly and stay near the bottom, where carp feed.

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Bead Head "D" Rib Golden Stone

A heavy, durable nymph pattern that imitates golden stonefly nymphs with a realistic segmented body. The D-rib material adds translucency and segmentation, while the bead helps it dive quickly into…

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Bead Head Brassie

The Beadhead Brassie is a classic nymph pattern that's been catching fish for decades. The wire-wrapped body and bead head give it weight, allowing it to sink quickly to where the fish are feeding.

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Bead Head Breadcrust

A modern twist on a classic nymph, the Bead Head Breadcrust incorporates a bead head for added weight and flash. Its crisp profile mimics emerging aquatic insects, enticing trout in both still and…

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Bead-head Pheasant Tail

The Bead-head Pheasant Tail is a highly realistic nymph pattern that imitates a wide variety of aquatic insect larvae, including mayflies, midges, and small stoneflies. The bead head adds weight,…

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Bead-head Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail

The Bead-head Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail is a highly effective nymph pattern that imitates a wide range of aquatic insects. It's easy to tie and its beadhead helps it sink quickly, making it perfect…

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Bird of Prey Caddis

The Bird of Prey Caddis is a highly effective imitation of a caddis pupa. Featuring a realistic body profile and lively movement in the water, this pattern is a must-have in any fly box. It's…

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Bird's Nest

The Bird's Nest is a versatile and effective nymph pattern that imitates a variety of aquatic insect larvae. Its tied to mimic the movement and appearance of a natural bug, making it irresistible to…

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Bitch Creek Stonefly Nymph

The Bitch Creek Stonefly Nymph is a classic pattern that imitates a wide variety of aquatic life, but is most often used to imitate stonefly nymphs. Its rubber legs and bright colored body attract…

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Blue Wing Olive Quill Nymph

The Blue Wing Olive Quill Nymph is a highly effective fly that imitates a common aquatic insect in its nymph stage. Its realistic body and exact proportions make it a go-to nymph pattern for many…

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Breadcrust

The Breadcrust is a versatile and highly effective nymph pattern that imitates a variety of aquatic insects. Its unique 'rough' look, created by brushing out the dubbed body, gives it a natural and…

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Buckskin

The Buckskin is a simple but effective nymph pattern that imitates a caddis larva. Its tan body made from stripped deer hide is what gives this fly its name and mimics the natural caddis larva…

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Burk's Aggravator Prince

The Aggravator Prince is a highly effective nymph pattern that can mimic a variety of aquatic insects. Its flashy body attracts fish in clear and stained water alike. It provides a great profile and…

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Cable Tie Craw

The Cable Tie Craw is a highly effective and eye-catching pattern designed to resemble a crawfish. Its realistic profile, combined with the movement of the materials used, make it irresistible for…

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Caddis Larva

The Caddis Larva fly is designed to mimic the natural caddis larvae found in many bodies of water. It's a staple in the diet of many fish, making this fly a go-to choice for many anglers. Its…

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Caddis Poopah

Nymph pattern designed to imitate the larval and pupal stages of the caddisfly. Versatile fly can be fished in a variety of ways, making it an essential addition to any angler's fly box. Combines…

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Caddis Quill Larva

The Caddis Quill Larva is a nymph pattern designed by Alice Conba. This effective pattern combines traditional materials with proven techniques for consistent results in a variety of water conditions.

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Carabou Caddis

The Carabou Caddis is a versatile and effective caddis larva imitation. Its body is made of caribou hair, which gives a lifelike, translucent look underwater. This pattern can be fished in a variety…

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Casual Dress

The Casual Dress is a classic wet fly pattern with a proven track record of success. The combination of peacock herl, partridge hackle, and a touch of red silk creates a fly that is both attractive…

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CB Stocker

The CB Stocker is a flashy, attractor pattern designed to catch the attention of stocked trout. It features a beadhead for added weight and flash, and a brightly colored body that stands out in the…

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CDC Downey Wonder Nymph

The CDC Downey Wonder Nymph is an effective pattern that imitates a variety of aquatic insects in their nymphal stage. The use of CDC feathers gives the fly a lifelike movement in the water, making…

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CDC Golden Stone

The CDC Golden Stone is a versatile and highly productive stonefly imitation. The use of CDC feathers gives the pattern a realistic buggy profile that fish can't resist. The golden color is a great…

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CDC Pheasant Tail

The CDC Pheasant Tail is a variation of the classic Pheasant Tail, adding the buoyancy and movement of CDC feathers. The fly effectively represents a variety of mayfly nymphs and is a proven pattern…

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Chimarra Caddis Larva

The Chimarra Caddis Larva imitates the tiny reddish-brown caddis larvae that are a significant source of food for trout throughout the year. This pattern is particularly effective during the early…

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Chocolate Foam Back

The Chocolate Foam Back is a simple and effective nymph pattern that uses foam for buoyancy and visibility. The chocolate brown coloration with foam back creates a realistic profile of various…

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Clouser Swimming Nymph

The Clouser Swimming Nymph is a versatile and effective pattern that can be fished in a variety of ways. It's designed to mimic a swimming nymph, making it irresistible to fish when presented…

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Clown Egg

The Clown Egg is a popular and visually striking pattern that effectively mimics the appearance of an egg in the water. The bright, multicolored design is a proven trout attractor, particularly in…

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Copper John

The Copper John is a popular nymph pattern that's known for its ability to sink quickly. Its flashy profile and realistic silhouette make it an effective attractor pattern that can fool even the most…

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Copper Quill Nymph

The Copper Quill Nymph is a sleek mayfly imitation featuring a synthetic peacock quill abdomen and Ice Dub thorax. The transparent tan quill creates beautiful segmentation while remaining durable…

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Cranefly Larva

The Cranefly Larva is a simple yet effective nymph that imitates the larval stage of the crane fly. This pattern is a great choice when fish are feeding on bottom-dwelling insects.

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CrawBody Crawfish

The CrawBody Crawfish is an incredibly lifelike crawfish pattern, designed to ride hook point up for an optimal presentation. The realistic profile and movement make it an irresistible meal for…

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Crystal Meth Fly

The Crystal Meth is a devastatingly effective egg pattern designed for Great Lakes steelhead and salmon fishing. This flashy variation of the classic sucker spawn uses Diamond Braid to create a…

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D- Rib Golden Stone

The D-Rib Golden Stone is a highly effective and realistic nymph pattern designed to imitate the golden stonefly nymph. This fly is particularly useful in western rivers where golden stoneflies are…