Nymph - Tellico

Gapen Tellico Nymph

The Gapen Tellico Nymph is a classic pattern from the Southern Appalachians, named for the Tellico River in Tennessee. It suggests a range of nymphs and works as a searching fly when nothing is hatching.

Fish it in riffles, runs and pocket water, on mountain streams or larger rivers.

At a Glance

• Imitates – General searching nymph
• Sizes – #10, #12, #14, #16 and #18
• Water – Mountain streams, riffles, runs and pocket water
• Species – Trout
• Rigging – Under an indicator with split shot, high-sticked in pocket water, or as a dropper

Fishing Tips

• High-stick it through pocket water with a short line.
• Use #14 to #18 on small mountain streams.
• Fish it as a dropper behind a larger stonefly nymph.