Wet Flies
Picket Pin
The Picket Pin is a traditional stillwater wet fly that imitates damselfly nymphs and emergers. Its peacock herl body, grizzly hackle, and white wing make it a productive lake pattern when stripped slowly through weed beds or along drop-offs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Picket Pin should I use?
The Picket Pin is most commonly tied in sizes 10–14. Choose smaller sizes for clear water and pressured fish, and larger sizes for faster or off-color water.
What does a Picket Pin imitate?
The Picket Pin primarily imitates damselfly nymphs, dragonfly nymphs, general wet fly.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Wet Flies
- Sizes
- 10–14
- Colors
- Peacock/White
- Hook Styles
- Standard wet fly, 2x long
- Imitates
- damselfly nymphs, dragonfly nymphs, general wet fly
- Water Types
- lake
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Target Species
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Effective on These Rivers
Pattern Details
- Category
- Wet Flies
- Sizes
- 10–14
- Colors
- Peacock/White
- Hook Styles
- Standard wet fly, 2x long
- Imitates
- damselfly nymphs, dragonfly nymphs, general wet fly
- Water Types
- lake
Buy This Fly
Buy at Fly Fish Food—
catches logged by anglers
Target Species
rainbow troutbrown troutbrook troutcutthroat trout