Dragon Fly Nymphs
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dragon1.jpg (21756 bytes) Dragon Fly Nymphs give trout the most calories of any of the underwater insect. Therefore, the large trout are eager to eat them since they provide lots of calories.

This is my favorite dragon fly nymph tied on a size 6 long shanked hook. I like to troll it slowly over the tops, and along the edges of the weed beds.

 

dragon2.jpg (26791 bytes) This Dragon Fly Nymph is tied is similar to the Assam style dragon. The rabbit fur tail when wet forms a nicely shaped dragon nymph abdomen. It is a lively nymph and also works well as an attractor pattern.

 

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