nymph
Prince Nymph
- Sizes
- #10–#18
- Imitates
- stonefly nymphs · attractor · general 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.
Recipe
This is one dressing. Tie it in other colors to match the hatch in front of you.
Workbench
Variants
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| Size | Bead | Body | In box | Add to box |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | 2.5–3.5mm · tungsten · Tungsten | Peacock/White | — | — |
| #12 | 2.5–3.5mm · tungsten · Tungsten | Peacock/White | — | — |
| #14 | 2.5–3.5mm · tungsten · Tungsten | Peacock/White | — | — |
| #16 | 2.5–3.5mm · tungsten · Tungsten | Peacock/White | — | — |
| #18 | 2.5–3.5mm · tungsten · Tungsten | Peacock/White | — | — |
At the vise
Tying notes are not on file for this pattern.
Tying video
No tying video on file.
Fishing now on
Rivers whose hatch chart names this pattern this month. Names and sizes only.
Not named on this month's hatch charts.
On the water
Fish as a dropper behind a heavier point fly. The white biot wings add visibility and attraction in off-color water.
History
History is not on file for this pattern.