Updated October 15, 2026
    nymph

    Killer Bug (Sawyer)

    Imitates freshwater shrimp/crustacean

    Frank Sawyer's simplest pattern. Pink or tan Chadwick's 477 yarn. Catches everything.

    Recommended this fall
    Silver Creek, IDMossy Creek (Spring Creek), TN
    Buy at AmazonWhere it works (4)

    nymph · hook sizes

    #14#16#18

    in tan, beige, pink

    Type
    nymph
    Imitates
    Freshwater shrimp/crustacean
    Difficulty
    beginner
    Sizes
    #14, #16, #18
    Colors
    tan, beige, pink
    Technique
    euro-nymph
    Water
    spring creek

    When to fish it

    Year-round. Particularly effective in chalk streams.

    Catches

    Where it works 4 waters

    Recommended on 4 waters in 4 states. Pick a state to narrow the list.

    Where to buy

    Amazon→

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