Yeager's Drake Nymph

Yeager’s Green Drake Nymph, created by Umpqua Signature Tyer Lance Yeager, is a meticulously designed subsurface fly that imitates the robust Green Drake nymph in its pre-hatch stage. Known for its heavily weighted design and lifelike profile, this pattern excels at getting deep into feeding zones where trout aggressively target drifting nymphs before a hatch. The combination of realistic movement, segmented body, and a subtle flash makes it a deadly choice for anglers fishing clear, heavily pressured waters like the Colorado River or Pennsylvania’s famed limestone streams.

Side-Seam Tumbles: Cast the nymph just outside the main current into side seams where trout often wait for dislodged insects. The weight and profile of this fly keep it in the strike zone longer.