Another nymph with a difference from Stan, the WFX Nymph (WFX = Water Effect, It Changes Colour).
This fly is tied to perfection (as is usual with any of Stan's flies) - and he's been experimenting again!
Let me introduce you to Stan's WFX Nymph Selection, which includes 3 different colour variations:
- Cream (when dry) & Butter (when wet)
- Gold (when dry) & Dark Olive (when wet)
- Grannom (when dry) & Insect Green (when wet)
Each nymph is tied with a 'secret' body material. We did twist Stan's arm, but he still wouldn't tell us what it was!
Our selection of Stan's WFX Nymphs contains 9 flies - 3 of each colour in a size 16. With this selection of nymphs, you will be able to provide a very passable imitation for virtually any nymph (or caterpillar) found in UK waters, and they also do a very passable impression of a maggot!
A great fly to try at this time of year. This style of nymph is found in all of our rivers (and Stillwaters), with Grayling (and Rainbow Trout) gorging on them as they become dislodged. Trundle one of these along the riverbed and hang on!
This nymph imitation (which has a more than passing resemblance to a Caddis) is ideally used as a point fly in any nymphing setup (and great for sight nymphing). Don't forget about using these on stillwaters also - over half of the UK Caddis flies are found in stillwaters. These imitations are all tied on size 16 barbless Hends pupa hooks.
This nymph imitation is ideally used as a point fly in any nymphing setup (and great for sight nymphing). Don't forget about using these on stillwaters also (over half of the UK Caddis flies are found in stillwaters). These imitations are all tied on size 16 barbless hooks.
The tying specification for these WFX Nymphs is:
- Fly Name: WFX Nymph
- Hook: Hends BL550 N°16 Barbless Pupa
- Head Composition: 2.5mm Coloured Brass Bead
- Body Composition: 'Stan's Secret' Body Yarn
- Latin Name: Trichoptera
- Weight: Medium - 0.09g
These flies are only available as a selection of 9 (3 of each colour in a size 16) and are supplied in our eco-friendly packaging.