Beaded Trueblood Caddis Nymph

Gapen Beaded Trueblood Caddis Nymph

The Gapen Beaded Trueblood Caddis Nymph is a caddis-style nymph with a bead head. Caddis larvae are common in riffles and fast runs, and trout eat them when they drift loose from the rocks.

The bead gets it down quickly in fast water, where caddis live.

At a Glance

• Imitates – Caddis larvae
• Sizes – #10, #12 and #14
• Water – Riffles and fast runs
• Species – Trout
• Rigging – Under an indicator, on a tight line, or as a dropper

Fishing Tips

• Dead-drift it through fast water, then lift it at the end so it rises like an emerging caddis.
• Fish it as a dropper below a stonefly nymph in riffles.
• Use #14 when caddis are small and the water is clear.