Nymph - Prince Nymph

Gapen Prince Nymph

The Gapen Prince Nymph is a classic peacock-bodied attractor nymph. It suggests caddis and stonefly nymphs without copying any one insect, and gives trout something that stands out in the drift.

Fish it when nothing is hatching and you want to cover water.

At a Glance

• Imitates – General attractor, suggesting caddis and stonefly nymphs
• Sizes – #10, #12, #14, #16 and #18
• Water – Riffles, runs and pocket water
• Species – Trout
• Rigging – Under an indicator with split shot, or as the point fly of a two-nymph rig

Fishing Tips

• Fish it as the point fly with a smaller, drab nymph as the dropper.
• Use #10 or #12 in faster water and #16 or #18 in clear, slow water.
• Dead-drift it, then let it swing at the end of the run.