NymphDouble Standard
The Double Standard is a versatile and effective streamer pattern that mimics a variety of baitfish. It's two-tone body and articulated design give it a lifelike movement in the water, making it irresistible to predatory fish.
Spring, Summer, Fall
Intermediate
Trout
Overview
A hybrid nymph that combines the slender, segmented abdomen of a Pheasant Tail with the buggy thorax of a Hare's Ear. It's tied with pheasant tail fibers in back, hare's mask dubbing up front, and finished with a gold bead for weight. A simple, durable pattern that covers multiple food forms.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Tiemco 5262, size #2-#6
Hook: Standard nymph hook, sizes #12–#18
Bead: Gold tungsten bead (size to match hook)
Thread: Brown 6/0 or 8/0
Tail: Pheasant tail fibers
Ribbing: Fine gold wire
Abdomen: Pheasant tail fibers
Thorax: Hare's ear dubbing
Wingcase: Pheasant tail fibers
Legs: Optional – partridge or pheasant tail fibers
Fishing Tips
Season
Year Round
Presentation
Dead drift near the bottom
When to Use
During or around mayfly hatches or when fish are feeding subsurface
Water Type
Stillwater, Moving Water
Rigging Suggestions
Use as a dropper or in a tandem nymph rig
Visibility & Floatation
Sinks quickly thanks to the tungsten bead; natural tones provide subtle realism in clear water
