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...

We saw this one in a popular fly-tying publication and just had to try it. Its got all the right features, soft hackle, nice ribbing, good proport...

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 ...

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

Excellent pattern when fish are on the surface but not hitting the duns. Trailing shuck make this a great pattern to cast upstream, and allow to ...

Scuds or Freshwater Shrimp are a vital food source for trout. Scuds live in slack waters of rivers, and are the #1 food source in many lakes th...

Obviously designed for trout on the Bighorn River in WY and MT. Meant to mimic a dead or spawning scud, making it work well in a dead drift, and ...

The origination of this pattern is a little unclear because a couple different fly tiers claim they designed it first. An attractor bloodworm/chir...

Invented in Montana, the Bitch Creek catches fish, when nothing else will.  And not itty bitty ones either. Named after the famous Bitch Creek in...

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...

Technically a midge pupa imitation. This not so little nymph pattern is responsible for landing hundreds of thousands of lake trout. F rom its hum...

Emerging caddis are a slow moving haphazard insect phase that are a treat for trout. One of our favorite all time emerger patterns. This patter...

This pattern was created by a bit of a mistake, but has been incredibly effective. Styled somewhat modestly the flashback and ribbing are the big...

Caddis or sedge are extremely important source of food worldwide. This is a great imitation of the caddis pupa, that trout just love. In caddis fi...

Callibaetis hatches can be "the" hatch for many waters, especially when fishing lakes. Often when a hatch is in full swing big lazy trout will sip...

Fish this deep in fast riffles. Fish see more free floating caddis than any other nymph.Caddis are a tasty morsel for any game fish. October Cadd...

Created by legendary fly designer Polly Rosborough. Like many of Polly's patterns this one was developed 'in the round' no top or bottom, always i...

Czech/Euro/High Stick Nymphing are all the rage right now. Getting that nymph "tight lined" to the fish allows the angler to pick up the subtlest ...

This pattern is believed to be originally designed in Europe and is an absolute killer. A lead wrapped under body makes this sink extremely well w...

Very similar to a lot of Czech/Euro patterns out there, but in a smaller size. Hot spot typically attracts fish when all else fails. Ultra wire is...

Also known as the Shammy worm, it is made out of dyed and dried chamois hide. The material gives this fly an incredibly life like quality when we...

Chironomids are the most prevalent food sources in lakes Trout eat a huge amount of these.  This is a simple, effective chironomid pattern. Fish ...

Also known as the Chuck Kraft Nymph, this pattern is a great searching fly. Designed to mimic both caddis and stoneflies, this pattern is incredib...

Nice stone pattern with a bunch of copper which acts as ribbing and helps this pattern sink. Must have for rivers with stones in them. A great cho...

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...

A great pattern when a large midge nymph is needed. Works well for chironmid hatches as well. Designed by Zack ThurmanAbout the tyer:ZACK THURMAN S...

This slimmed down damsel nymph pattern has a marabou tail that moves with the swimming motion of the real insect, and a features a pulled over deer...

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

In a galaxy far far away….  No, but in all seriousness. This Darth Vader is a generic nymph pattern that was formed with no real purpose in mind o...

A legendary stillwater pattern, also good for rivers.   Great dragonfly and callibaetis imitation.   Created by Denny Rickards, tied full and fat ...

When fish are feeding on damsel nymphs (which happens a lot in lakes) you need a very accurate imitation to fool them. This pattern uses marabou to...

Little Black Stones are seen coming of the water in early spring, making this pattern crucial pattern for the guys who are itching to get on the w...

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

Stonefly nymphs live in clean moving water, and are an important feeding source for both trout and steelhead. Use this pattern in faster moving wa...

This classic pattern was designed by innovative tier Gary LaFontaine. The Emergent is the first pattern to mimic the hesitation of the escaping na...

A brassie type pattern, on a 2x strong scud hook. Epoxied for durability, attraction. Screams 'pick me' the moment you open your fly box. Excellen...

Freshwater shrimp.  Huge food source for many gamefish and baitfish.  This species has been introduced to many watersheds with the sole, of impro...

"He’s going to show up with a coffee can full of worms. Red can. Hills Brothers. I’d lay a bet on it." - River Runs Through It. Since that line in...

The caddis is probably the most romanticized insect on the planet. Fly fisherman love them, their abundance gives one an idea of the health of a...

Just add flash to 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...