BTB Black Quill Nymph

The BTB (Black Tungsten Bead) Black Quill Nymph is a heavy, streamlined subsurface fly designed to imitate the nymphal stage of Leptophlebia spp. with precision and efficiency. The inclusion of a black tungsten bead ensures the fly sinks rapidly, making it ideal for fishing deep runs, riffles, and drop-offs where trout actively feed on drifting nymphs. Its dark profile and natural segmentation allow it to blend seamlessly into aquatic environments, while its weight keeps it in the strike zone longer, making it a go-to pattern for nymphing in challenging conditions.

Side-Seam Drop: Cast slightly upstream of a seam where fast water meets slow. Allow the fly to sink quickly and drift naturally into the slower current. Trout often hold in these areas, ambushing prey swept from faster water.