Nymph
Pink Worm
Spate-water point fly
Trout · GraylingSubsurface
Pink aquatic-worm for high or stained water; a reliable point fly in a spate.
Fish this when
In a rising or stained spate river when visibility is down to a foot or two, fished as the point fly deep through the coloured water where fish are homing in on movement and silhouette rather than fine detail.
Why it works
The bright pink colour holds visibility in dirty water far better than a natural earth tone, giving fish a target they can actually find and commit to.
Naturals it imitates
aquatic worm (pink)
Typical zone & fishable range
usually
Surface
Film
Subsurface
Deep
Setup sensitivity: medium
Quick facts
Tying difficulty
Beginner-friendly