Nymph - March Brown

Gapen March Brown Nymph

The Gapen March Brown Nymph imitates the March Brown, a large mayfly whose nymphs cling to rocks in riffles and runs. Trout feed on the nymphs before and during the hatch, when they move and drift.

Between hatches it also works as a general mayfly nymph in rocky water.

At a Glance

• Imitates – March Brown mayfly nymphs
• Size – #10
• Water – Riffles and runs in rocky streams
• Species – Trout
• Rigging – Under an indicator with split shot, or on a tight line

Fishing Tips

• Fish it in the hours before a March Brown hatch.
• Dead-drift it through riffles, close to the rocks.
• Pair it with a smaller nymph to cover two sizes at once.