A fast-sinking, confidence nymph with a bold twist. The Bead Head Prince (Purple) keeps the classic Prince recipe—peacock body, white biot wings, and copper rib—but adds a purple accent that boosts contrast and visibility in mixed light and lightly stained flows.
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When it excels: Spring through fall; riffles, knee-deep runs, and pocket water; overcast days and post-rain bumps
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Why it works: Bead drives quick depth and balance; peacock herl + white wings are proven triggers; purple hotspot adds a subtle flash that turns looks into eats
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Pack size: 3 flies
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Targets: Trout (rainbow, brown, brook)
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Ready to fish: Durable wraps and consistent proportions for repeatable, bottom-tracking drifts
How to fish it
Dead-drift under an indicator at ~1.5× water depth or tightline/Euro with steady contact; add a small split shot 8–12" above if you aren’t ticking bottom. Run it as the point fly and trail a smaller midge or pheasant tail 12–18" behind. Finish each drift with a gentle lift to flash the wings like an ascending nymph.
Care
Rinse after use and air-dry before boxing to prevent hook corrosion.
Satisfaction
30-day returns/exchanges.