Montana Nymph Fly

Montana Nymph

A basic an contrasting pattern imitating stone flies and mayfly nymphs.

How it's tied

Tying the Montana Nymph involves a short or medium shank hook and a range of materials that come together to create a striking and enticing profile. The body is typically formed using chenille, in colors such as black, green, or yellow, which is wrapped around the hook shank. 

The tail and wing of the Montana Nymph are crafted from several strands of black or brown hackle fibers, providing a lifelike appearance and movement. These fibers should be slightly longer than the body length to imitate the antennae and tails of various aquatic insects.

A key element of the Montana Nymph is the palmered hackle that runs along the length of the body. This is typically created using a black or brown saddle hackle, wound evenly around the body and secured with the ribbing material. 

The head of the fly is formed by wrapping the tying thread, creating a small, neat head that secures all the materials in place. 

What it mimics

The Montana Nymph is intended to imitate a variety of aquatic insects, such as stoneflies or large mayfly nymphs.

Where it's used

The Montana Nymph can be used in any freshwater setting. It is particularly adept at targeting trout and other fish species that feed on stoneflies and mayflies, but is used for other freshwater species as well. 

Fly tying video for the Montana Nymph

Fish you can can fly fish for with the Montana Nymph

Barbel

Bream

Brown Trout

Chub

Grayling

Ide

Rainbow Trout

Roach

Rudd

Tench

Insect orders relevant to the Montana Nymph

These are insect orders of which one or more species are mimicked by the Montana Nymph.

Caddisflies

Trichoptera

Mayflies

Ephemeroptera

Stoneflies

Plecoptera

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