Prince Nymph: Is It the Best General-Purpose Nymph?

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“Prince Nymphs, according to Google, were created in the 1930s. They are still an effective and popular pattern. In fact, they might be the best attractor general-purpose nymph. They don’t represent any specific aquatic bug—just have an overall buggy look.”

 

The Prince Nymph
Hooks: Risen 9231 (size 14)
Bead: Risen Brass Bead (gold/2.8mm)
Weight: Lead Wire (0.015″)
Thread: Veevus 6/0 (red)
Tail: Stripped Goose Biot (brown)
Abdomen: Peacock Hurl
Ribbing: UTC Mylar Tinsel (x-small/gold)
Legs/collar: Whiting Hen Cape (brown)
Wings: Stripped Goose Biot (white)