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Fullback Napoleon - Tungsten - Montana Fly Co

$2.93

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Description

This is a solid mayfly nymph. Czech / Euro style with a thin, epoxy body, sparse collar and oversized tungsten bead Tied on a standard downturn-eye nymph hook An all-around effective nymph Size 14 = 3.3mm bead Size 16 = 2.8mm bead Size 18 = 2.3mm bead

Specifications

Category

Nymphs

Target Species

trout, salmon-steelhead

Techniques

finesse, jigging, vertical jigging

Water Column

bottom

Action

dead-drift nymph

Conditions

clear water, current, cold water

Field Notes

A Czech/Euro-style mayfly nymph designed to get down quickly with its tungsten bead and slim epoxy body. Best fished near the bottom in riffles, runs, and pocket water where trout are feeding on drifting nymphs.

Pros

  • Tungsten bead helps it sink fast
  • Slim profile imitates mayfly nymphs well
  • Effective for Euro/Czech nymphing

Cons

  • Not ideal for surface feeding fish
  • Small profile can be hard to see without an indicator or tight-line setup

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