For detailed information on fly fishing with nymphs, please visit our sister site Nymphing for Trout.
Nymphing for trout is one of the most skilful and satisfying forms of fly fishing. Some 80% of a trout’s food is taken sub-surface. Only nymphing can replicate this percentage. The Sawyer Nymphs are generic so there is no need for hundreds of different patterns or sizes. Nymphing for trout is truly a minimalist form of fly fishing.
Nymphing for trout can be conducted in all types of water. Czech nymphing and high stick nymphing are variations of the basic nymphing technique. Standard lightweight fly tackle can be used, although for purists there are specialist nymphing rods and tackle. Download a free eBook here for advice. In depth discussion on nymphing for trout can be found in the book Frank Sawyer’s Nymphing Secrets.
Frank Sawyer Nymphs
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Pheasant Tail Nymph  PTN
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Grey Goose Nymph  Grey Goose
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Swedish Nymph  Sawyer Swedish |
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| The Sawyer Pheasant Tail Nymph is probably the most effective and widely used fly in the world. It is the ultimate generic pattern that represents just about any aquatic nymph. If you could only have one fly in your tackle this should be it! | The Sawyer Grey Goose Nymph is a similar pattern to the PTN but designed to imitate lighter nymphs such as the Pale Wateries. Like the PTN it is deadly in just about all waters. | The Sawyer Swedish Nymph is specifically designed to represent the Scandinavian Summer Mayfly nymph but is a killer in all waters. | ||
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