Nymph - Dan's Creeper

Gapen Dan's Creeper Nymph

The Gapen Dan's Creeper is a creeper-style nymph. "Creeper" is an old name for the crawling bottom insects, like stonefly nymphs, that live among the rocks in moving water.

Fish it low and slow through riffles and runs, where trout and river smallmouth feed on nymphs knocked loose by current.

At a Glance

• Imitates – Crawling bottom insects such as stonefly nymphs
• Sizes – #8, #10 and #12
• Water – Rocky riffles and runs
• Species – Trout and river smallmouth
• Rigging – Under an indicator with split shot, or on a tight-line rig

Fishing Tips

• Add enough weight to keep it close to the rocks.
• Fish the heads of runs and the edges of riffles.
• Use #8 for smallmouth and bigger water.