Prince Nymph
Doug Prince's attractor nymph combines peacock herl, brown hackle, goose biot wings and tail in a pattern that doesn't match any specific insect but consistently catches trout. The white biot wings provide flash and movement that draw attention in fast water.
How to Fish It
Fish as a dropper behind a heavier point fly. The white biot wings add visibility and attraction in off-color water.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Prince Nymph should I use?
The Prince Nymph is most commonly tied in sizes 10–18. Choose smaller sizes for clear water and pressured fish, and larger sizes for faster or off-color water.
What does a Prince Nymph imitate?
The Prince Nymph primarily imitates stonefly nymphs, attractor, general nymph. Fish as a dropper behind a heavier point fly. The white biot wings add visibility and attraction in off-color water.
How do you fish a Prince Nymph?
Fish as a dropper behind a heavier point fly. The white biot wings add visibility and attraction in off-color water.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Nymphs
- Sizes
- 10–18
- Colors
- Peacock/White
- Weight
- Tungsten, Brass, None
- Hook Styles
- Standard nymph, Jig hook
- Imitates
- stonefly nymphs, attractor, general nymph
- Water Types
- freestone, tailwater
Target Species
Pattern Details
- Category
- Nymphs
- Sizes
- 10–18
- Colors
- Peacock/White
- Weight
- Tungsten, Brass, None
- Hook Styles
- Standard nymph, Jig hook
- Imitates
- stonefly nymphs, attractor, general nymph
- Water Types
- freestone, tailwater