NymphDelektable Lil' Spanker
The Delektable Lil' Spanker is a versatile attractor nymph pattern that's effective in a wide variety of situations. It's flashy, colorful, and imitates a variety of common aquatic insects, making it a great choice when the fish aren't keyed in on anything specific.
Year Round
Intermediate
Trout
Overview
This flashy little nymph often features a synthetic dubbed body, contrasting wire ribbing, a peacock or ice dub thorax, and a bright hot-spot bead. It's quick to tie and highly effective in Euro or indicator rigs, especially in tailwaters.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Tiemco 3761, size #12–#16
Bead: Gold tungsten bead
Thread: UTC 70 denier, Olive/Red
Tail: Pheasant tail fibers, or Woodduck
Body: Thread Body
Ribbing: Copper wire
Thorax: Peacock herl
Casing/Legs: Pearl Krystal Flash
Collar: Natural CDC
Fishing Tips
Season
Year Round
Presentation
Traditional upstream and across, or drift along the bottom.
When to Use
When trout aren't feeding selectively, or when you're not sure what they're eating.
Water Type
Effective in both stillwaters and moving waters.
Rigging Suggestions
Can be used as a point fly in a nymphing rig, or as a dropper off of a larger dry fly or nymph.
Visibility & Floatation
The Delektable Lil' Spanker sinks to the bottom and is highly visible due to its flashy body and bead head.
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