Nymph - Gold/Grey Shrimp

Gapen Gold/Grey Shrimp Nymph

The Gapen Gold/Grey Shrimp Nymph imitates freshwater shrimp, also called scuds. Scuds live in weed beds in spring creeks, tailwaters and lakes, and trout feed on them all year.

Two colors let you match the scuds in your water or change looks when fish refuse one.

At a Glance

• Imitates – Freshwater shrimp (scuds)
• Colors – Gold and grey
• Sizes – #10 and #12
• Water – Spring creeks, tailwaters, weedy streams and lakes
• Species – Trout
• Rigging – Under an indicator with split shot, or on a slow retrieve in stillwater

Fishing Tips

• Dead-drift it near the bottom along weed beds.
• In lakes, use short, slow strips over weedy flats.
• Switch between gold and grey if fish look but refuse.