Nymphs
| Body Material |
Synthetic materials, dubbing, peacock herl, etc. |
| Hook Type |
Mustad, Tiemco, or other preferred brands |
| Hook Size |
Range from 10 to 18, depending on the insect imitation |
| Weighting |
Bead head, lead wire wraps, or tungsten beads for sinking |
| Tail |
Pheasant tail fibers, nymph skin, or synthetic materials |
| Abdomen |
Dubbing, chenille, or other materials for a realistic look |
| Ribbing |
Fine wire or tinsel for segmentation |
| Thorax |
Additional dubbing or peacock herl for bulk and realism |
| Wing Case |
Pheasant tail, turkey tail, or synthetic materials |
| Legs |
Soft hackle fibers, rubber legs, or silicone legs |
| Head |
Thread wraps or additional dubbing |
| Color |
Natural tones such as brown, olive, or black, matching insect species |
| Overall Length |
Varies but typically around 1/2 to 1 inch |
| Fishing Depth |
Designed for subsurface fishing, near the stream bottom |
| Purpose |
Imitate aquatic insect larvae for trout and other fish species |