Overview

The Umpqua Iron Lotus is a slim-profile, tungsten-beaded Euro nymph that delivers the speed, realism, and subtle flash needed to fool wary fish in technical water. Designed with efficiency and versatility in mind, this pattern features a streamlined body that cuts through current quickly, allowing anglers to maintain excellent contact and control while tightline or indicator nymphing. A blend of natural tones and a soft hot spot in the thorax make it both realistic and attractor-worthy—ideal for pressured trout that want subtlety with a hint of visual trigger.

Its heavy tungsten bead ensures the fly gets into the feeding zone fast, while the barbless jig hook keeps the fly riding point-up, reducing snags and improving hook-up ratios. The Iron Lotus shines in everything from freestone pocket water to slow-moving spring creeks, excelling in both multi-nymph and solo presentations. Whether fished as a trailing nymph or primary anchor, this pattern has become a staple for Euro-nymphers and indicator anglers alike.Read More +