Mayfly Nymphs

The Anatomical Green Drake is a very accurate impression of the Western Green Drake nymph, a favorite hatch on many western rivers. The action fi...

This nymph designed by Andre Puyans, the AP either stands for the designer name or more likely "all-purpose". It just looks like many things that ...

The All Purpose Nymph, or AP for short, is one of those timeless patterns that is still quite effective in many locations. This is a go to pattern...

A great improvement on this all-time classic pattern. Many nymphs take on a very shiny appearance right before emerging. Trout key in on this vuln...

A great improvement on this all-time classic pattern. Many nymphs take on a very shiny appearance right before emerging. Trout key in on this vuln...

Still the #1 nymph in the world and with good reason. Imitates a plethora of food sources. The more it's fished the buggier it gets. The beadhead...

One of the top five trout nymphs ever tied on a tippet. A near perfect imitation of the blue wing olive nymph, also works great for a general mayf...

Imitates a plethora of nymphs fish love to eat. Including cased caddis, mayfly nymphs, and dragon fly nymphs. Has a ton of peacock herl, that con...

Like all the Pheasant Tail patterns, this one has a spot in every trout fisher's fly box. One of the best all time emerging Callibaetis patterns, ...

 Overview: Still the #1 nymph in the world and with good reason. Buggy, flashy, suggestive of a plethora of nymphs. The more it is fished the bugg...

A classic nymph, peacock thorax, slender pheasant tail body. The wire rib presents a nice segmented look, in addition to adding flash and durabili...

Imitates a plethora of nymphs fish love to eat. Including cased caddis, mayfly nymphs, and dragon fly nymphs. Has a ton of peacock herl, that con...

The birds nest was designed by Cal Bird for catching Truckee River trout. It is a great nymph for all  trout rivers and streams. Fish it dead drif...

Although it is not a super hatch, these larger mayfly nymphs are often gorged upon by trout. Tend to reside in slower water, but can often appear ...

A very prolific hatch in many areas. These small mayflies can be the first in the spring and the last in the fall. Many different hatches are comm...

A older stonefly pattern invented by the late Charlie Brook's. Much like the Montana Stone, but in the colors that look more natural. Hackled at t...

Jig nymphs are becoming more and more popular in the fly fishing community. Bruin Nymph is a generic mayfly patttern on a jig hook.  Jig hook all...

A CDC is typically used on dry flies as it naturally floats fairly well. However, on nymphs it can create an incredible amount of movement that ca...

An emerger pattern with some sparkle and weight. Can be fished at varying depths of the water column. Many strikes come at the end of the drift,...

A cross between the pheasant tail and brassie. Works well where ever there are stonefly or mayfly nymphs. Classic profile, sinks fast, sleek, and ...

All the benefits of the Beadhead Copper John with the attraction that rubber legs add. Another variation of the instant classic pattern from John...

A cross between the pheasant tail and brassie. Works well where ever there are stonefly or mayfly nymphs. Classic profile, sinks fast, sleek, an...

Everyone, in mean everyone, has a pheasant tail nymph in a fly box. The Cove's Pheasant Tail is yet another pattern spawned from the ingenious p...

Tied specifically to closer imitate the E. invaria, and rotudna species. A very precise imitation for fincky fish. Sulphurs, PMDs, Light Cahills ...

An incredibly fast sinking, buggy, suggestive nymph. Two great all purpose colors.Very similar to the Bird's Nest but buggier and heavier. Double ...

This pattern represents the Stenonema vicarium nymph. These are slow emergers and therefore a favorite of fly fishers. A very important spring pat...

This pattern represents the Stenonema vicarium nymph. These are slow emergers and therefore a favorite of fly fishers. A very important spring pat...

"A jigged version of one of the most productive Euro style nymphs that has ever existed. The jigged hook allows for more snag-free drifts and bette...

A great improvement on this all-time classic pattern. Many nymphs take on a very shiny appearance right before emerging. Trout key in on this vu...

Like all the Pheasant Tail patterns, this one has a spot in every trout fisher's fly box. One of the best all time emerging Callibaetis patterns, ...

A great improvement on this all-time classic pattern. Many nymphs take on a very shiny appearance right before emerging. Trout key in on this vuln...

A great improvement on this all-time classic pattern. Many nymphs take on a very shiny appearance right before emerging. Trout key in on this vuln...

A great general purpose/searching nymph pattern. Black is great for mayfly nymph or little black stone imitations. Yellow works well for smaller g...

A great pattern for lakes that is hugely productive. It has a buggy look that should mimic a slough of insects, however, we really like this for ...

A great pheasant tail pattern that is especially popular in the PA area. Much like a traditional pheasant tail, but with subtle difference that ca...

Like most old patterns, the origins of this fly are a little foggy. Thought to originate on Pine Creek in PA. Old timers refer to it simple as a "...

This pattern has great action and attraction.  Use for the nymph and emerger, as the poxyback imitates the shine the wingcase takes on right befor...