{"product_id":"tungsten-micro-mayfly-nymph-bwo","title":"Tungsten Micro Mayfly Nymph – BWO Fly #16 and #18","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicro Mayfly Nymph – Tungsten Bead Head BWO Nymph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA highly detailed micro nymph designed to imitate Blue-Winged Olives and other small mayflies. Tied with a tungsten bead to get down quickly, this is a guide favorite for fishing the clear, challenging waters of the Upper Delaware River.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen trout are feeding on small mayfly nymphs, a realistic presentation can make all the difference. Capt. Ken’s Micro Mayfly Nymph is a compact, highly detailed pattern that closely resembles Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs) and many other smaller mayfly species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese flies are tied with tungsten beads to help them sink quickly and reach the feeding zone. Their small profile makes them particularly effective in crystal-clear water, where trout have plenty of opportunity to inspect an offering before deciding whether to eat it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pattern has quickly become a favorite among our guides on both the East and West Branches of the Delaware River. It is an excellent choice when trout are selective and larger nymphs are being ignored.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Fish the Micro Mayfly Nymph?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRealistic micro profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Closely imitates Blue-Winged Olive nymphs and other small mayflies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTungsten bead:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides the weight needed to get down quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall presentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Especially useful in clear water and when fishing to selective trout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuide favorite:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A productive pattern used by our guides on the East and West Branches of the Delaware.\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 nymph rig through riffles, runs, seams, and deeper feeding lanes. Its tungsten bead helps it reach the proper depth without relying on an oversized fly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry it as a single nymph or pair it with another pattern in a multi-fly rig. When trout are selective, this smaller mayfly imitation can be an excellent fly to use as your primary offering.\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\u003eOn the Delaware system, clear water and educated trout often call for smaller, more realistic nymphs. I keep Micro Mayfly Nymphs in both sizes available because matching the size of the natural insects can be critical. If trout are refusing larger patterns, don't be afraid to downsize to a #18\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 Micro Mayfly Nymph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tungsten Bead Head Micro Nymph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImitation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue-Winged Olives and smaller mayflies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSizes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #16 and #18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Single fly, 3-pack, and half-dozen (6 flies)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA must-have small nymph for clear-water trout fishing, especially when targeting selective fish on the East and West Branches of the Delaware River.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Capt. 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