Brown Drake Nymph
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Description
The Brown Drake Nymph is a pattern designed to imitate the nymphal stage of the Brown Drake, a large burrowing mayfly commonly found in slow-moving rivers, lakes, and spring creeks. This nymph is an essential pattern during the pre-hatch stage when trout actively forage on these meaty insects. Use in larger sizes 8-10.
Pro Tip
Best used in tandem with a heavy point fly or dropped under a large dry.
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Fly Tying Recipe
- Hook: Nymph Hook – Size 10–12 (Weighted to Desired Depth)
- Thread: Gray
- Tail: Guinea Hen Fine Spotted Feather Barbs
- Body: Beaver/Muskrat and Jackrabbit or Hare’s Ear Blend, Twisted in a Dubbing Loop with Generous Lacquer
- Legs: Three Guinea Hen Feather Barbs on Each Side
- Wing Case: Gray or Dark Gray Ostrich Flue (5–6 Herls), Tied by Butt Under Head and Clipped Square to 1/4 Body Length
- Head: Gray Thread or Optional Black Thread
- Video is for a Black Nymph but pattern is the same!
Fly Tying Video
From: Andys Flies