Juju Baetis
Charlie Craven's Juju Baetis is a sleek, modern nymph that imitates tiny Baetis mayfly nymphs with devastating precision. Its thin, epoxy-coated body and CDC wing puff create a slim, realistic profile that is deadly during Baetis nymph activity on Colorado's technical tailwaters.
How to Fish It
Fish as a dropper behind a heavier nymph. The CDC wing puff traps a tiny air bubble that adds both flash and buoyancy in the drift.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Juju Baetis should I use?
The Juju Baetis is most commonly tied in sizes 18–22. Choose smaller sizes for clear water and pressured fish, and larger sizes for faster or off-color water.
What does a Juju Baetis imitate?
The Juju Baetis primarily imitates Baetis nymphs, small mayfly nymphs. Fish as a dropper behind a heavier nymph. The CDC wing puff traps a tiny air bubble that adds both flash and buoyancy in the drift.
How do you fish a Juju Baetis?
Fish as a dropper behind a heavier nymph. The CDC wing puff traps a tiny air bubble that adds both flash and buoyancy in the drift.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Nymphs
- Sizes
- 18–22
- Colors
- Olive, Black
- Weight
- Micro tungsten
- Hook Styles
- Scud/midge hook
- Imitates
- Baetis nymphs, small mayfly nymphs
- Water Types
- tailwater, spring creek
Target Species
Pattern Details
- Category
- Nymphs
- Sizes
- 18–22
- Colors
- Olive, Black
- Weight
- Micro tungsten
- Hook Styles
- Scud/midge hook
- Imitates
- Baetis nymphs, small mayfly nymphs
- Water Types
- tailwater, spring creek