Rogers Reaper

Rogers Reaper Olive Damsel Nymph

$2.5

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Description

Rogers Reaper Olive Damsel Nymph hand tied on a barbless size 10 Barbless Firehole Stick hook, by Amador County's John Roger's California Proposition 65 Warning

Specifications

Category

Nymphs

Target Species

trout

Techniques

finesse, casting

Water Column

subsurface

Action

natural drift

Conditions

clear water, vegetation, open water

Field Notes

Fish this as a subsurface imitation of a damsel nymph or small aquatic insect around weed edges, shallow flats, and stillwater margins. It works well with a dead-drift, slow retrieve, or short strips when trout are keying on emerging nymphs and leeches.

Pros

  • Realistic damsel nymph profile
  • Barbless hook for easier release
  • Versatile for stillwater and slow-moving water

Cons

  • Small size may be hard to see on the water
  • Not ideal when fish are feeding on larger baitfish

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