NymphTungsten Torpedo
The Tungsten Torpedo is a heavily weighted nymph that's designed to sink quickly and get down to where the fish are feeding. Its slim profile and flash make it an attractive pattern for trout in both still and moving waters.
Year Round
Advanced
Trout
Overview
A fast-sinking nymph with a slim, tapered profile. It features a tungsten bead, thread or dubbed body, sparse tail (often Coq de Leon), and a small collar for contrast. Typically tied on a jig hook in olive, brown, or tan for excellent bottom contact.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Barbless wet-fly/nymph hook (here a Hanak H230BL), size 12
Bead: Tungsten, 3.2mm, gold
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, olive
Tail: Medium Pardo Coq de Leon, 4-5 fibers
Rib: Wire, .004-inch, gold
Abdomen: Sulky Silver Metallic thread, black
Collar: Jan Siman peacock dubbing
Fishing Tips
Season
Year Round
Presentation
Dead drift
When to Use
When fish are feeding on caddis larvae
Water Type
Effective in both stillwater and moving water
Rigging Suggestions
Use with an indicator or euro nymphing setup
Visibility & Floatation
This fly sinks quickly due to its tungsten bead and lead wire wrap.
