Nymph
Dragonfly Nymph
Stillwater nymph
TroutSubsurface
A chunky stillwater nymph imitating the predatory dragonfly larva — a high-protein staple for pond and beaver-flowage brook trout, crawled or stripped near weed and bottom structure.
Fish this when
On ponds, lakes and beaver flowages through summer and autumn — crawl it slowly along the bottom and weed edges.
Why it works
Dragonfly larvae are a big, year-round food item in stillwater; a slow, bottom-hugging retrieve mimics their stalking movement.
Naturals it imitates
dragonfly larva
Typical zone & fishable range
usually
Surface
Film
Subsurface
Deep
Setup sensitivity: medium
Quick facts
Tying difficulty
Beginner-friendly