Claret Nymph Black Bead
The Claret Nymph Black Bead is a very effective nymph on lakes particularly during the mayfly seasons. Claret is a very effective colour in lakes, and the addition of the black bead provides an option to fish the nymph at depths where the trout are feeding.
$4.40 each
Nymph
LakeSpecies
brown trout
rainbow troutWater Types
StillwaterFly Uses
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On lakes, this fly can be fished on a floating line and retrieved on its own or as part of a team of nymphs. It also fishes well static beneath a dry fly or indicator.
This fly is tied on a barbless nymph hook.
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