Dragonfly Nymphs

Dragonfly Nymphs

Dragon Flies are prominent inhabitants of lakes and ponds. The nymphs are large and often occur in great numbers. Dragon Flies are predacious in both the adult and nymph forms and are the top of the insect food chain where they occur. They crawl around on under water

structure and hunt from ambush, utilizing a hinged grabber located on the under side of head to capture prey. They are large and tasty to game fish including trout and bass.

Some species of Dragon Fly nymphs live and hunt through the leaf matter and mud of the bottom sediments. They are lethargic and well camouflaged. These types of dragon flies live in most lakes but may be the most important type in high mountain lakes.

Dragon Flies swim with a form of jet propulsion. They ingest water, then spurt it out their anus. During this process the abdominal area changes dimensions from fat as it fills with water, to slender as the water is pushed out. A fly that pulses as it is stripped through the water mimics this action. Both the Rabbit Dragon and Carey Special have these qualities.

Dragonfly Nymph, King, Brown This pattern developed by Matt King is a favorite in lakes that have mud or gravel bottoms.
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01134-06	Dragonfly Nymph, King, Brown	6	3 for $6.50

Dragonfly Nymph, King, Olive The Matt King pattern is a good bet in weedy lakes. Retrieve it along drop-offs or just above the weed tops.
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01135-06	Dragonfly Nymph, King, Olive	6	3 for $6.50

Dragonfly Nymph, Rabbit, Brown This pattern pulses when retrieved in the same manner that real dragonfly nymphs do when they are swimming. The lead eyes add weight and realism to the head. This fly is particularly effective when crawled across the bottom of mud bottom lakes.
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9240-08	Dragonfly Nymph, Rabbit, Brown	8	3 for $5.85

Dragonfly Nymph, Rabbit, Olive There are many bright green or olive dragonfly nymphs in some weedy lakes. Try this pattern with a floating line and a leader that is just long enough to fish the fly just above the weed tops. Retrieve with short jerky strips.
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9241-08	Dragonfly Nymph, Rabbit, Olive	8	3 for $5.85

Carey Special, Black This pattern is productive in many lakes that have populations of large, dark dragonfly nymphs. The fly is retrieved slowly along the bottom. Trout and bass often find it irresistible. This is also a very effective steelhead fly for the John Day and other inland rivers.
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9080-06	Carey Special, Black	6	3 for $5.85

Carey Special, Olive First tied to simulate an olive sedge pupa for use in British Columbia lakes it is also a very effective dragonfly nymph pattern.
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9095-06	Carey Special, Olive	6	3 for $5.85

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Dragonfly Nymph, Rabbit, Brown	Carey Special, Olive