Beaded Light Cahill Nymph

Gapen Beaded Light Cahill Nymph

The Gapen Beaded Light Cahill Nymph brings the pale tones of the classic Light Cahill to a bead head nymph. It suggests light-colored mayfly nymphs, and the bead gets it into the feeding lane quickly.

It is a good choice in clear water and when pale mayflies are on the water, fished as a dropper under a dry or as a single nymph.

At a Glance

• Imitates – Pale, light-colored mayfly nymphs
• Sizes – #10, #12 and #14
• Water – Clear streams, riffles and slower glides
• Species – Trout
• Rigging – As a dropper under a dry fly, under an indicator, or as a single nymph

Fishing Tips

• Hang it under a dry fly when pale mayflies are hatching.
• In clear water, lengthen the leader and go to #14.
• Dead-drift it through glides and tailouts where trout can inspect it.