Hex Nymph - Brown
IM4-6
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The Hex Nymph – Brown is a realistic representation of a Hexagenia limbata nymph—one of the largest and most nutrient-rich aquatic insects in North American waters. Tied with a meaty brown body, ribbed segmentation, and subtle movement from soft materials, this fly is built to fool big trout and warmwater species that prey on hex nymphs year-round, not just during the hatch.
Fish it deep along lake bottoms, silty riverbeds, and near weed beds where Hexagenia burrow. Ideal for pre-hatch periods in late spring and early summer, but just as effective as a general searching nymph on large trout water. Use a slow drift or short strip retrieve under an indicator, or swing it near the bottom with a sink-tip line.
Best for:
- Pre-hatch fishing before the Hex emergence
- Stillwater lakes and slow, silty rivers
- Large trout and warmwater species (e.g., bass)
📌 Pro Tip: Dead-drift this fly near dusk before the hatch starts—trout often gorge on nymphs rising through the water column before ever looking up for duns.
