Updated October 15, 2026
    nymph

    Dragonfly Nymph

    Imitates dragonfly nymph (Anisoptera)

    Slow-stripped dragonfly nymph for trout in weedy lakes.

    Recommended this fall
    Devils Lake, NDHarlan County Reservoir, NE
    Buy at AmazonWhere it works (8)Tie it yourself

    nymph · hook sizes

    #6#8#10

    in olive, brown, tan

    Type
    nymph
    Imitates
    Dragonfly nymph (Anisoptera)
    Difficulty
    intermediate
    Sizes
    #6, #8, #10
    Colors
    olive, brown, tan
    Technique
    strip
    Water
    stillwater

    Tie it yourself

    When to fish it

    Summer on lakes. Slow strip along the bottom.

    CarpBluegillPanfishSunfishCrappieWalleyeMuskellungeMusky

    Where it works 8 waters

    Recommended on 8 waters in 7 states. Pick a state to narrow the list.

    Where to buy

    Amazon→

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