Nymph
Brown Sedge Pupa
Swing-and-lift sedge pupa
Trout · GraylingSubsurface
Weighted or unweighted pupa imitation of the brown sedges — fished on the swing or lifted to the surface to mimic the ascending pupa.
Fish this when
On summer evenings during a sedge hatch, cast across and let the pupa swing round before lifting it steadily to the surface at the end of the drift.
Why it works
That final lift mimics the pupa's own dash for the surface, and it's the acceleration — not the dressing — that triggers the take.
Naturals it imitates
ascending brown sedge pupa
Typical zone & fishable range
usually
Surface
Film
Subsurface
Deep
Setup sensitivity: medium
Quick facts
Tying difficulty
Beginner-friendly