Rowley's PW Nymph
A Polish-woven caddis nymph — dark back, light belly, squirrel collar.
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Rowley's PW Nymph
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About This Pattern
A Polish-woven free-living caddis larva with two-color embroidery floss bodies (Rusty Brown top / Yellow bottom), natural SLF Squirrel collar, and yellow thread hot spot.
On the Water
How to Fish It
Size 10: 4 strands of floss. Size 12: 3 strands. The weave is the magic; don't cheat it.
When to Use
Free-living caddis water. Anchor fly duty in deep, fast pocket water.
History & Lore
Rowley's PW Nymph is his take on a Polish Woven nymph — a pattern he didn't invent, but found his favorite color combination of after years of experimentation. By weaving two colors of embroidery floss together, the finished fly has a dark back and a light underbelly, which serves as both a free-living caddis larva imitation and a heavy anchor fly in larger sizes. The weaving technique looks intimidating, but after your first half-dozen it gets easy — and fun.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Rowley's PW Nymph should I use?
The Rowley's PW Nymph is most commonly tied in sizes 10–12. Free-living caddis water. Anchor fly duty in deep, fast pocket water.
What does a Rowley's PW Nymph imitate?
The Rowley's PW Nymph primarily imitates caddis larva, free-living caddis. Size 10: 4 strands of floss. Size 12: 3 strands. The weave is the magic; don't cheat it.
How do you fish a Rowley's PW Nymph?
Size 10: 4 strands of floss. Size 12: 3 strands. The weave is the magic; don't cheat it.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Nymphs
- Sizes
- 10–12
- Hook Styles
- standard nymph
- Imitates
- caddis larva, free-living caddis
- Water Types
- freestone, tailwater
- Origin
- Gilbert Rowley
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Pattern Details
- Category
- Nymphs
- Sizes
- 10–12
- Hook Styles
- standard nymph
- Imitates
- caddis larva, free-living caddis
- Water Types
- freestone, tailwater
- Origin
- Gilbert Rowley