NymphDark Lord
The Dark Lord is a unique and versatile fly that is effective for targeting trout in a variety of water types. This pattern is characterized by its dark body and flash of red, which can provoke aggressive strikes from fish. It's a great pattern to have in your box for those tough days on the water when nothing else is working.
Year Round
Advanced
Trout
Overview
The Dark Lord is a rugged nymph tied with dark dubbing (typically black or brown), red wire ribbing, and a peacock thorax for added flash. A soft hackle collar and heavy bead give it both movement and sink rate, making it ideal for deep runs. It's a gritty, buggy tie that's effective year-round.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Tiemco 3761, size #12–#16
Bead: Tungsten Bead, Gold
Thread: UTC 70 denier, Black
Tail: Brown Turkey or Goose Biots
Body: Black Stone SLF Dubbing
Ribbing: Red wire
Wing: Goose Biots, Ginger
Legs: Natural India Hen Back
Fishing Tips
Season
The Dark Lord can be used year-round, making it a versatile option to have in your fly box.
Presentation
This fly can be effectively presented as a dead drift or with a slow retrieve in stillwater.
When to Use
Use the Dark Lord when other patterns are not producing or when fishing in off-color water.
Water Type
This fly can be used in both moving and stillwater conditions.
Rigging Suggestions
The Dark Lord can be used as a single nymph setup or as part of a multiple nymph rig. It can also be used in a tandem rig with a dry fly on top.
Visibility & Floatation
This fly sinks and does not float. The dark body and flash of red make it highly visible in a variety of water conditions.
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