Overview

The Umpqua Headstand in Rusty Orange is a versatile, bottom-crawling fly pattern designed to imitate a wide range of aquatic prey including crayfish, sculpins, and bottom-dwelling nymphs. Its unique construction features lead eyes placed forward on the hook to create a natural “head-down” posture when resting on the bottom—hence the name. This stance replicates the defensive or foraging position of real prey and entices predatory fish like trout, bass, and carp to investigate or strike. The rusty orange coloration adds a bold, natural tone that stands out in stained or darker water without looking unnatural.

With a rubber-legged body and durable synthetic materials, the Headstand creates excellent movement and vibration during strips, crawls, or when left to hover motionless. Its design helps it avoid snags, and the fly’s low-riding posture makes it ideal for fishing close to rocks, gravel, and weed beds where fish often hold tight. Whether you're targeting trout feeding near the bottom in rivers or tempting cruising carp in a lake, the Umpqua Headstand is a deadly addition to your subsurface selection, offering both movement and posture that closely mimic natural food sources.Read More +