A confidence nymph with instant sink and classic contrast. This exact tie features a gold bead, peacock herl body ribbed with gold tinsel, white biot split wings, brown biot tail, and brown soft-hackle legs—a proven combo that pulls strikes year-round.
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When it excels: Riffles, pocket water, and classic runs; cold months and post-rain bumps
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Why it works: Bright bead + peacock flash for visibility; biot wings/tailed silhouette = “buggy” profile fish trust
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Size guide: 8–12 = stonefly/attractor; 14–16 = general mayfly; 18–20 = winter/midge crossover
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Targets: Rainbows, browns, brook trout
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Ready to fish: Durable wraps; consistent proportions; clean collar behind the bead
How to fish it
Dead-drift under an indicator at ~1.5× water depth or tightline/Euro on a long leader. Start with 4–5X (6X in winter/clear water). Add a small shot 8–12" above if you’re not ticking bottom. Great as the point fly with a Zebra Midge or Pheasant Tail trailer.
Specs
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Hook: Heavy nymph, down-eye
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Bead: Gold metal bead
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Tail: Brown goose biots
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Body: Peacock herl with gold tinsel rib
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Wings: White goose biots (split)
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Legs/Hackle: Brown hen/soft hackle
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Sizes: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20
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Type: Beadhead nymph
Care
Rinse after use and dry before boxing to prevent corrosion.
Satisfaction
30-day returns/exchanges.