Essential Nymph Patterns for Every Angler
- Purple Prince Nymph with Bead Head, Size 14: Peacock herl body and purple hackle grab attention in fast pocket water where trout need extra flash to commit. Forgiving enough for teaching kids their first subsurface techniques.
- Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear with Tungsten Bead, Size 12: Green tinsel flash and dubbed body imitate mayfly nymphs throughout the season. Tungsten construction drops this fly into feeding lanes significantly faster than standard brass beads.
- Kaufman Stonefly, Size 8: Rubber legs and dubbed thorax create lifelike movement that triggers reaction strikes from trophy fish holding in deep runs. Built with reinforced materials that handle aggressive takes.
- Black Zebra Midge, Size 18: Thread body and copper rib sink naturally without added weight, making this your go-to choice for winter tailwater fishing. Imitates the tiny emergers that big trout sip in slow water.
- Olive Electric Caddis, Size 16: Bright green thorax and dubbed body fool selective feeders during caddis hatches. Field-tested on limestone creeks and Western tailwaters where presentations matter.
Build Your Nymphing Arsenal with Proven Selections
Stock a fly box that covers every water condition and season. This collection includes versatile options like the rainbow warrior, frenchie, copper john, RS2, and 23 additional subsurface flies tied with tungsten beads, peacock herl, pheasant tail fibers, and synthetic dubbing. Over 10,000 customers rely on these nymphs from spring blue-winged olive hatches through late-fall midge fishing.
Match natural food sources or trigger aggressive reactions. Natural imitations like the pheasant tail copy mayfly nymphs at various life stages, while caddis larva patterns sink to rocky bottom structure where trout forage. Stonefly nymphs handle big water with fast current. Attractor options like the electric caddis or metallic estaz stonefly use flash and color to get noticed in stained water or deep runs where visibility drops.
Reach feeding zones faster with weighted beads in multiple finishes. Tungsten construction weighs 1.7 times more than brass, allowing your nymphs to punch through current and reach bottom-feeding trout in pocket water, pools, and deep runs. Copper finishes work in shallower presentations, while nickel beads stay subtle for gin-clear spring creeks. Hooks range from size 8 stoneflies down to size 18 midges so you can imitate aquatic insects at every stage.
✔ Field-tested by our team in Montana's Madison River, Pennsylvania's Yellow Breeches, and Colorado's South Platte
✔ Built with UTC thread and quality hackle for durability through dozens of fish
✔ Priced at $1.50 per fly compared to $3-5 at traditional fly shops
✔ Ready to fish straight from the package with secure bead heads and reinforced wraps
Wild Water Fly Fishing Supports Your Angling Journey
Your grandfather probably taught you to read water with a nymph drifting below the surface. Now you can share that same knowledge with flies built to perform and service that actually helps.
Every order ships the same day from our New York warehouse with free shipping on purchases over $50. Build a complete selection for the cost of a handful of retail patterns. Our quality guarantee backs each fly because we've spent 15 years helping thousands of families start their fly fishing adventures with gear that delivers results.
Our customer service team brings 50+ combined years of nymphing experience to every conversation about rigging two-fly setups, selecting the right hook size for your water, or teaching children to detect subtle strikes. Reach us at 585-967-3474 or info@wildwaterflyfishing.com with questions about local hatch matching, presentation techniques, or product recommendations.