NymphGet It Down Pat's
A heavy, sinking nymph designed to get down fast in deep or fast-moving waters. The rubber legs add movement and an enticing profile that fish find hard to resist.
Year Round
Intermediate
Trout, Steelhead
Overview
A variation of Pat's Rubber Legs, this fly uses heavy lead wire or a large tungsten bead to increase sink rate. The chenille body and rubber legs remain, but the focus is on getting deep fast—great for fast currents or deep pockets.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Barbless jig hook, size #6-#12.
Bead: slotted tungsten bead, 5/32, black nickel.
Weight: Lead-free round wire, .020.
Thread: 6/0 or 140 Denier, black.
Body: Variegated Chenille, med, black/coffee.
Tails/Legs/Antennae: Round Rubber Legs, sm, black.
Fishing Tips
Season
This fly can be used year-round, but is especially effective during stonefly hatches, typically in late spring and early summer.
Presentation
Cast upstream and allow the fly to drift naturally with the current, keeping as much line off the water as possible to prevent drag.
When to Use
Use when fishing in deep or fast-moving waters, especially during stonefly hatches.
Water Type
This fly is designed for moving waters.
Rigging Suggestions
Use a standard nymph rig with this fly as the point fly.
Visibility & Floatation
This fly is designed to sink quickly. The black color and rubber legs make it highly visible in a variety of water conditions.
