Description
Gold Head Gold-Ribbed Tungsten Nymph. This is a modern, heavy nymph pattern designed for one specific purpose: to sink quickly and get to the fish's feeding level in a hurry. The large tungsten bead head is significantly heavier than a traditional brass bead, making this fly ideal for fishing in deep or fast water.
Type of Fly
This is a Nymph (specifically, a heavy bead-head nymph). It's an all-purpose "attractor" pattern that doesn't imitate one specific insect but looks "buggy" enough to trigger strikes from a wide range of aquatic insects.
Target Fish
This fly is highly effective for catching fish that feed on the riverbed. It's a great choice for all species of trout (including rainbow, brown, and brook trout), as well as grayling and other freshwater species.
When to Fish
This is a versatile, year-round pattern. It's especially useful during periods of high water, strong currents, or in deep pools where other flies may not be able to reach the fish. It can be fished successfully at any time of day.
Saltwater or Freshwater
This is a freshwater fly.
Best Fishing Locations
The tungsten bead makes this fly perfect for fishing in fast-flowing rivers and streams, as well as in deep pockets of water where fish are holding close to the bottom. It's often used as the "point fly" (the heaviest fly) in a multi-nymph rig to help the entire setup sink faster.