{"product_id":"bead-head-soft-hackle-isonychia-nymph","title":"Bead Head Soft Hackle Isonychia Nymph – Size #12","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBead Head Soft Hackle Isonychia Nymph – Baxter House Exclusive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Baxter House exclusive pattern designed for fishing rivers with healthy Isonychia populations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Capt. Ken’s Bead Head Soft Hackle Isonychia is a highly effective Upper Delaware River nymph that combines a natural swimming-nymph profile with the added movement of a soft hackle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Isonychia, commonly known as the Slate Drake, is an important mayfly in many trout rivers. Unlike many mayfly nymphs that crawl along the bottom, Isonychia nymphs are active swimmers. Trout recognize them as an important food source, making a realistic imitation a valuable addition to your fly box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapt. Ken’s Bead Head Soft Hackle Isonychia is a Baxter House exclusive pattern developed with the Upper Delaware River system in mind. The bead head helps get the fly down into the feeding zone, while the soft hackle adds movement and creates a lively underwater presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough especially effective on the Upper Delaware, this pattern is a great choice anywhere trout feed on Isonychia nymphs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Fish the Bead Head Soft Hackle Isonychia?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaxter House exclusive:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A custom pattern selected for its effectiveness on trout water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsonychia imitation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed to represent an important swimming mayfly nymph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft hackle movement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adds natural motion as the fly drifts through the current.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBead head design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps the fly reach trout holding below the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpper Delaware favorite:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Particularly effective on rivers with healthy Isonychia populations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Fish It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish this pattern as part of a standard nymph rig, allowing it to drift naturally through runs, riffles, and deeper pools. Because Isonychia nymphs are active swimmers, a natural presentation with occasional movement can be effective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fly is especially useful when trout are feeding on larger swimming mayfly nymphs rather than smaller bottom-dwelling insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapt. Ken’s Guide Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Isonychia is an important food source in the Upper Delaware system, and I always want a good imitation available when these nymphs are active. Don't overlook this pattern outside of a major hatch. Trout feed on Isonychia nymphs throughout their aquatic life, not just when the adults are appearing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you fish rivers with good populations of Slate Drakes, this is a pattern worth carrying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Capt. 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Our fly selection is based on one simple standard: effectiveness at catching fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll find innovative regional patterns alongside proven classics, with selections informed by years of guiding and fishing for gamefish in both fresh and salt water. These are flies chosen for practical fishing applications, not simply because they look good in a fly box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd this Baxter House exclusive to your nymph box and be ready when trout are feeding on Isonychia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Capt. 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