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Nymphs
Nymphs make up approximately
90% of the Trout's diet. Using a nymph pattern is an ideal choice to
make when there are no traces of flies hatching. Turn over rocks and
add a small seine to your vest for sorting through kicked stream beds.
Try and match a fly to the naturals that you have found. Be particular
to the naturals size and color when matching the hatch.When fishing a stream it is ideal to cast upstream
with a floating line, keeping the currents pace as the fly moves towards
you. If there is any hesitation set the hook! In fast or deep runs you
may need to add a split shot 12" above your fly. Pay attention
to undercut banks, waterfalls, logs, and rocks which can be Trout Hotels
so to speak.
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You may choose
to use a dropper system. The easiest way to add another nymph to
your leader is to tie on a fly normally, and then tie a second piece
of tippet material to the eye of the fly, adding a second fly to
this second piece of tippet. You may chose to use a dry fly with
a nymph as a dropper. A strike indicator can be used 2-3' above your
fly, whenever the strike indicator pauses or moves unnaturally,
set the hook!
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Here is a brief description of
a few popular nymphs you may come across in your fly box.
Hare's Ear- A very popular
nymph. It suggest a mayfly nymph, a cased caddis larva, caddis pupae,
and a small stonefly. I would suggest roughing up the body of the fly,
this technique seems to add that extra edge, it gives the fly a very
buggy appearance.Pheasant Tail- This fly
suggests many smaller mayfly nymphs that live in slower pools, or weedy
areas.
Zug Bug- Imitates mayfly,
stonefly, and damselfly nymphs. Best used in faster moving water.The Prince- This nymph imitates
an emerging mayfly, best used in fast moving water, watch for a strike
as the fly moves from the bottom to the surface.
Caddis Pupae- This fly imitates
the larval form of the caddisfly. It is best to just let this fly tumble
along with the current just like a natural that could have gotten dislodged
from his case.
Wooly Worm- A wooly worm
can imitate a cranefly larva, small injured fish, stonefly, or a damsel
fly. A general purpose fly.Brassie- This wire bodied
fly represents any member of the Chironomidae family. Ex. midges, mosquitoes.
Stonefly- Stoneflies can be found clinging
onto rocks in fast moving water. Not a bad fly to use since a majority
of a stoneflies existence is in the nymph stage.
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