Capt. Ken’s Green Drake Nymph – Size 8 Long

A large Green Drake nymph developed by Ken Tutalo for fishing the famous Upper Delaware Green Drake hatch. When trout are feeding below the surface, this big nymph gives you another way to target them during one of the river’s most anticipated annual events.

Description

In the Upper Delaware, the emergence of Green and Brown Drakes is a major event. Anglers travel from all over to plan their vacations around the timing of these incredible annual hatches.

When mayflies emerge in huge numbers, trout have plenty of insects to choose from. Having several different patterns and presentations available can make the difference between getting occasional looks and getting the fish to commit. While dry fly fishing gets much of the attention during Drake season, fishing beneath the surface is sometimes the most productive approach.

Capt. Ken’s Green Drake Nymph is a pattern that evolved from the experience and ideas of Ken Tutalo. It has been a regular in our fly bins for years and provides a large subsurface imitation for targeting trout during Green Drake activity.

How to Fish It

Fish this nymph below the surface during the Green Drake hatch, particularly when trout are feeding subsurface or ignoring the abundant adults drifting overhead.

Try fishing it along the bottom in deeper runs, pools, and current seams where trout hold and feed. Adjust your weight and presentation to get the fly into the feeding zone.

Details

• Pattern: Capt. Ken’s Green Drake Nymph

• Type: Mayfly nymph

• Size: #8 Long only

• Best Use: Subsurface fishing during Green Drake activity

• Origin: Developed by Ken Tutalo

Capt. Ken’s Guide Tips

Don't assume that trout are always feeding on the adults during a major hatch. When large numbers of insects are emerging, trout may be feeding heavily below the surface. Keep a subsurface option like this Green Drake Nymph available so you can change tactics when the fish aren't responding to dry flies.

Why Shop Capt. Ken’s Custom Flies?

Capt. Ken Tutalo has spent decades guiding and refining fly patterns for real fishing conditions. Our flies are designed or selected for their effectiveness by full-time fly fishing guides, with an emphasis on proven patterns that catch fish—not just look good in a fly box.

When you shop Capt. Ken’s Custom Flies, you're choosing guide-tested experience and carefully selected patterns backed by more than 25 years of fly fishing business experience.