Euro NymphsCountach Nymph - Jig
Named after the legendary Lamborghini sports car, the Countach Nymph is a sleek, fast-sinking euro nymph designed for competition fishing. The classic pheasant tail body combined with a hare's ear thorax and partridge legs creates a natural profile with subtle movement. The copper bead and wire ribbing provide attractive flash while getting the fly into the strike zone quickly.
Spring, Summer, Fall
Intermediate
Trout
Overview
Designed by Fly Fish Food for technical euro nymphing applications, the Countach Nymph combines proven materials in a competition-ready profile. The pheasant tail body provides natural segmentation while the hare's ear thorax adds bulk and texture. The partridge legs create lifelike movement in the current. The copper wire ribbing reinforces the delicate pheasant tail body while adding subtle flash that attracts trout.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Hanak H 400 BL jig hook, #14
Thread: UTC Ultrathread 70 denier, red
Bead: Hanak Round+ slotted tungsten bead, 3.5mm, copper
Tail: Whiting Coq de Leon Euro Nymph Tailing Pack, dark pardo
Body: Pheasant tail fibers
Rib: UTC Ultra Wire, copper, brassie
Wing Case: Peacock herl
Thorax: Hare's ear dubbing, natural
Legs: Partridge feather fibers
Fishing Tips
Season
Most effective during spring through fall when mayfly and stonefly nymphs are active. Prime months are March through October in freestone streams and tailwaters. Works well during pre-hatch periods when trout are feeding on subsurface nymphs.
Presentation
Fish with a tight-line euro nymphing technique, maintaining direct contact with the fly for immediate strike detection. Cast upstream and allow the tungsten bead to carry the fly to depth quickly. Keep a high rod angle and follow the drift with your rod tip while keeping the line tight.
When to Use
Excellent during mayfly and stonefly hatches when trout are keyed in on nymphs. Particularly effective in competition fishing scenarios where quick sink rate and natural presentation are critical. Use when fish are holding in deeper runs and pockets or feeding actively in riffles.
Water Type
Best suited for moving water including riffles, runs, pocket water, and seams. The weighted jig hook and copper bead allow it to punch through faster currents and reach feeding zones in moderate to deep water. Works exceptionally well in freestone rivers and tailwaters with consistent flows.
Rigging Suggestions
Use as a point fly in a euro nymphing setup with a long, sensitive leader (10-15 feet). Pair with 5X or 6X fluorocarbon tippet for clear water presentations. Can also be fished as a dropper below a dry fly or under an indicator in traditional nymphing rigs. Add a lighter pattern as a dropper when targeting multiple depths.
Visibility & Floatation
The 3.5mm copper tungsten bead provides rapid sink rate, reaching depths of 3-5 feet quickly in moderate current. The natural pheasant tail coloring and hare's ear thorax blend seamlessly with the stream bottom while the copper wire creates subtle flash. The partridge legs pulse and breathe with the current, adding lifelike movement that triggers strikes.
