12 Tungsten Bead Head Micro Mayfly Nymph Selection – BWO and Sulfur

A dozen highly detailed, fast-sinking micro mayfly nymphs in Blue Wing Olive and Sulfur patterns. A proven guide-favorite for clear water, technical trout, and Delaware River tailwaters.

Description

This listing is for one dozen Tungsten Bead Head Micro Mayfly Nymphs, featuring two of the most important small mayfly imitations for trout fishing: Blue Wing Olive (BWO) and Sulfur.

These finely detailed micro nymphs closely imitate the small mayflies trout feed on throughout the season. Each fly is tied with a tungsten bead to help it sink quickly and reach trout feeding near the bottom.

They are especially effective in crystal-clear water and tailwater fisheries, where trout can be selective and a smaller, more realistic nymph can make a difference.

This pattern has become a workhorse for our guides fishing the East and West Branches of the Delaware River. It is a guide favorite on the Upper Delaware and a valuable addition to any technical trout nymph selection.

What’s Included – 12-Fly Selection

One dozen mixed Blue Wing Olive and Sulfur micro nymphs:

Why Fish Micro Mayfly Nymphs?

Small mayfly nymphs are an important food source, particularly when trout are feeding selectively in clear water. Blue Wing Olives and Sulfurs are common mayfly groups that trout encounter in many Eastern trout streams.

The compact profile and tungsten bead make these patterns useful when you need a small fly that still gets down into the feeding zone.

How to Fish Them

Fish these micro nymphs through clear runs, riffles, and deeper pools where trout are feeding below the surface. They are particularly well suited to tight-line and Euro nymphing techniques, but can also be fished under an indicator.

Adjust your depth and presentation to match the current and the position of the fish.

Capt. Ken’s Guide Tips

• Use them in clear water: These smaller, detailed patterns are excellent choices when trout are selective or easily spooked.

• Match the season: Blue Wing Olives and Sulfurs provide useful options during different parts of the trout season. Use the Olives year round. The summer months are when the sulfur patterns go to work

• Don't overlook #18: Smaller sizes can be important when trout are feeding on tiny mayflies. Most often I fish the #16 with the #18 trailing

• Get the fly down: The tungsten bead helps these small nymphs reach the feeding zone without relying on a larger, bulkier fly.

• Carry both colors: Having BWO and Sulfur patterns available lets you adjust to the insects trout are feeding on.

Details

• Selection: 12-Fly Mixed Dozen

• Patterns: Blue Wing Olive and Sulfur

• Sizes: #14, #16, and #18

• Bead: Tungsten

• Style: Micro mayfly nymph

• Fishing Applications: Clear water, technical trout, tailwaters, and selective feeders

• Guide Proven: A workhorse pattern for our East and West Delaware River guides

Individual patterns are also available in #16 and #18, sold individually, in 3-packs, and in dozen selections

Stock your fly box with these proven micro mayfly patterns and be ready when trout are feeding on smaller insects.