NymphCB 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 water. This fly can be particularly effective in clear water conditions where the flash can draw fish from a distance.
Year Round
Beginner
Trout
Apr 2025
Overview
A fast-tie attractor nymph often used for stocked trout, this fly typically features flashy materials like UV dubbing, a hot-spot bead (usually orange or chartreuse), and a generic buggy silhouette. It's meant to be durable, quick to tie, and highly visible—perfect for prospecting or targeting naive fish.
Materials
Hook: Hanák H 400BL, size #10–#14
Bead: Silver tungsten bead, 3.2 mm
Thread: Red UTC 70 denier
Tail: Red crystal flash
Body: Red ice dub
Ribbing: Silver wire
Thorax: Peacock herl
Behavior & Presentation
Natural Behavior: This pattern imitates vulnerable aquatic prey during feeding periods, exhibiting the movement and profile that triggers predatory response from opportunistic fish.
Where Trout Eat It: Freshly stocked trout attack this in pools and runs downstream of access points.
How to Fish It: Fish immediately after stocking with active swing or strip. The bright materials provoke reaction strikes from naive fish.
Best Water: Mid-depth pools and current breaks near stocking points where recently released fish stage.
Strike Type: Indicator hesitates or dips suddenly as recently stocked fish attack the bright attractor without caution.
Fishing Strategy
Rigging Suggestions: Use a small split shot to get it down in deeper water or faster currents.
Seasonal Timing: This fly can be used year round, but may be most effective in the and when stocking typically occurs.
Pro Tips: This fly sinks quickly due to the beadhead, and the bright colors and flash make it highly visible in the water.