Why You Should Use Bright-Colored Nymphs
In the world of fly fishing, a nymph is an artificial insect that various salt and freshwater fish (especially trout) find alluring.
Why are nymph flies with striking shades so tempting to trout? And, how can fly fishing utilizing a nymph improve your likelihood for a successful fly fishing trip amid certain water conditions?
Explore the nuances of using bright-colored nymphs for fly fishing below and check out Wild Water Fly Fishing’s variety of nymphs!
What Is a Nymph?
The nymphal stage is considered to be an aquatic insect’s infancy. They’re frequently spotted in streams, lakes, rivers, and ponds, and are a certain fish’s favorite food. Trout absolutely love to chow down on nymph insects — which is good news for us fly fishers looking to catch fish.
Nymphs are one of several types of flies, including egg flies, dry flies, streamers, poppers, caddies, foam flies, saltwater flies, deep hair flies, and terrestrials.
Since nymphs imitate insects found beneath the surface, they are excellent flies to consider bringing to make your next trip to the water all the more worthwhile, no matter your skill level!
Why a Brightly Colored Nymph?
You’re on a fly fishing trip, and whether due to heavy rain or melting snow, the water is murky, deep, and fast-moving. Under these high water conditions, fish tend to lure deep underwater, which means you’ll want to fish deep in river pools using a bright-colored nymph to grab their attention.
Simply put, bright-colored nymphs present well to fish in high water. Despite their colorful flashiness, nymphs make it hard for anglers to detect strikes since they are fished underwater. Strike indicators can help you track your line beneath the water’s surface and signal gentle takes and bites from fish.
Tempt Trout In No Time
Are you on a quest to secure some trout to sear and season? We say the brighter your fly, the better. Trout have very good vision and they can recognize a potential meal even in murky water conditions.
And, think about it: Don’t bright, shiny things allure us? Nymphs with splashy hues are especially enticing for trout as they’re more eye-catching. They just look more delicious than the everyday insect in its nymphal or larva stage. Many fly-fishers find that by using a colorful nymph, they can catch a more significant number of fish.
5 Colorful Nymph Picks
Wild Water Fly Fishing offers an extensive selection of individual nymph flies. Here are some of our most vibrant and inviting options:
- Bead Head Purple Prince Nymph
- Bead Head Olive Flashback Nymph
- Bead Head Black Flashback Nymph
- Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear Bead Head Nymph
Are You Fly Fishing For Trout?
Whether you’re fly fishing after a period of heavy rain or in the last days of winter when the snow is melting, make sure you’re prepared with the right gear.
From bright-colored nymphs and strike indicators to trout fly fishing kits, Wild Water Fly Fishing has everything you need for a successful day in murky, high water conditions.
If you have any questions about how our products can make for a better fly fishing experience, feel free to reach out.