Beadhead White Sowbug
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The Beadhead White Sowbug is a high-performance subsurface pattern that imitates freshwater sowbugs—tiny crustaceans that are a critical year-round food source in many tailwaters and spring creeks. This version includes a small beadhead for added weight, helping the fly reach feeding zones quickly and stay there longer.
Tied with a soft white body, natural-looking segmentation, and subtle flash, this fly is especially effective in clear or pressured waters where trout have seen it all. The beadhead gives the pattern a slight jigging motion and helps keep it near the bottom—right where real sowbugs live.
Best for:
- Tailwater and spring creek trout
- Nymphing deep runs and slower seams
- Pairing in two-fly rigs with midges or scuds
📌 Pro Tip: Fish the Beadhead White Sowbug under an indicator or as the anchor fly in a Euro-nymph setup. Focus on slow edges, deeper pools, and near aquatic vegetation where sowbugs thrive.