Nymphs
Lightning Bug
The Lightning Bug is a flashy attractor nymph with a pearl tinsel body and tungsten bead that catches light and attention in the water column. It suggests a variety of emerging insects and works well as a dropper behind a heavier point fly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Lightning Bug should I use?
The Lightning Bug is most commonly tied in sizes 14–18. Choose smaller sizes for clear water and pressured fish, and larger sizes for faster or off-color water.
What does a Lightning Bug imitate?
The Lightning Bug primarily imitates mayfly nymphs, caddis pupae, attractor.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Nymphs
- Sizes
- 14–18
- Colors
- Pearl, Gold
- Weight
- Tungsten, Brass
- Hook Styles
- Standard nymph
- Imitates
- mayfly nymphs, caddis pupae, attractor
- Water Types
- freestone, tailwater
Target Species
rainbow troutbrown troutbrook troutcutthroat trout
Pattern Details
- Category
- Nymphs
- Sizes
- 14–18
- Colors
- Pearl, Gold
- Weight
- Tungsten, Brass
- Hook Styles
- Standard nymph
- Imitates
- mayfly nymphs, caddis pupae, attractor
- Water Types
- freestone, tailwater
Target Species
rainbow troutbrown troutbrook troutcutthroat trout