Umpqua Shotglass Baetis Nymph Fly

Overview

The Shotglass Baetis is a small Baetis nymph from Umpqua, built for the Blue-Winged Olive hatches that trout key on in spring and fall. This listing is Dark Brown.

Baetis nymphs are among the most common mayflies in western trout streams. They are active swimmers and drift often, especially just before a hatch, so trout see them in large numbers. A slim, small nymph in natural colors is one of the most dependable flies you can tie on during BWO season.

Euro Specs

• Role: Dropper fly.

How to Fish It

• Two-fly indicator rig: trail it 12 to 18 inches behind a heavier nymph.
• Before the hatch: fish it deep in the hour before BWOs start coming off, when nymphs are active.
• Euro or tight-line: run it on the dropper tag above a heavier anchor fly.
• Tippet: 6X fluorocarbon.

Choosing Color and Size

This listing is Dark Brown in size 16. Many Baetis nymphs run dark brown to olive brown, and size 16 matches the larger spring and fall Baetis.