Czech Nymph

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Czech Nymph

The pattern that launched the tight-line nymphing revolution. Developed by Czech competition anglers in the 1980s, this curved, heavily-weighted caddis larva imitation is designed to tumble along the riverbed in fast currents. The shellback and segmented body perfectly replicate free-living caddis larvae clinging to rocks.

Sizes#8 · #10 · #12 · #14Bead colorstungstenBodytan

Recipe

  • HookScud hook (TMC 2457) · Tiemco
  • BeadTungsten bead 3.3mm Gold
  • ThreadBrown tying thread 8/0 or 70 denier · Semperfli
  • BodyOrange/brown SLF dubbing · Wapsi
  • RibCopper wire small
  • ShellbackClear Scud Back
  • HotspotHot pink or orange thread band