Euro NymphsThreaded Veiled Frenchie Bomb
The Threaded Veiled Frenchie Bomb is a variation on the classic Frenchie pattern, incorporating a unique body construction and the popular Jig Bomb bead system. This pattern combines proven fish-catching elements with modern Euro nymph design, featuring a distinctive threaded body and UV dubbing thorax. The inverting tungsten bead creates an effective jigging action that attracts trout in technical presentations.
Year Round
Intermediate
Trout
Overview
Designed by Curtis from Fly Fish Food in February 2022, this pattern builds on the Frenchie's proven track record while incorporating the Jig Bomb inverting bead system for enhanced hook-riding performance. The threaded body construction creates a veiled, translucent appearance that mimics natural nymph coloration. The fluorescent orange thread hot spot serves as an attractor, while the UV dubbing thorax adds dimension and visibility. The Jig Bomb bead system helps the fly ride hook-point up, reducing snags and improving hook-up ratios in rocky bottoms.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Umpqua XC210BL-BN Perdi-Jig Hook, size #18
Bead: Umpqua Jig Bombs Inverting Tungsten Beads, 3.0mm, Radiant Brown
Thread 1: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread, 12/0, Olive Dun
Thread 2: UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier, Fl. Orange
Tail: Whiting Coq De Leon Euro Nymph Tailing Pack, Dark Pardo
Ribbing: Semperfli Tying Wire, 0.2, March Brown
Thorax: Ice Dub, UV Brown
Coating: Loon Fluorescing UV Clear Fly Finish
Fishing Tips
Season
Year round pattern that works across all seasons, particularly effective during spring Baetis hatches (March-May) and fall mayfly emergences (September-October)
Presentation
Dead drift on tight-line Euro nymphing rigs with minimal weight; the inverting bead naturally orients the fly hook-point up, reducing snags on the bottom while maintaining proper drift
When to Use
Excellent searching pattern when no specific hatch is evident; particularly effective in clear water conditions where trout are feeding selectively on nymphs; the UV materials shine in low-light or stained water
Water Type
Best suited for moving water including pocket water, riffles, and runs in freestone streams; works well in technical Euro nymphing situations where precise depth control is essential
Rigging Suggestions
Fish on 10-12 foot leader with 5X-6X tippet on a tight-line Euro setup; use as the point fly in a two-fly rig with a lighter pattern as dropper; the 3.0mm tungsten bead provides sufficient weight for most moderate-depth runs without additional split shot
Visibility & Floatation
Sinks quickly due to the tungsten Jig Bomb bead and slim profile; the inverting bead design causes the fly to ride hook-point up, mimicking natural nymph behavior; the fluorescent hot spot and UV dubbing provide visibility to both angler and fish in various water conditions
