Hex Nymph - Yellow

The Hex Nymph – Yellow is a vibrant variation of the classic Hexagenia limbata nymph, designed to imitate the lighter-colored larvae often found in sandy or soft-bottom lakes and silty riverbeds. With a golden yellow body, ribbed segmentation, and a realistic profile, this fly is especially effective during the lead-up to a hatch when trout are feeding subsurface in anticipation of emerging duns.

Use this fly on a dead drift or slow retrieve near the bottom, especially in warm evenings before the main hex hatch begins. The lighter tone adds visibility in murky or stained water, and it can be a deadly attractor pattern even outside of hatch windows. Pair it with a sink-tip or full-sinking line in lakes, or run it below an indicator on rivers with slower currents.

Best for:

• Pre-hatch Hexagenia feeding windows
• Murky or stained lake and river conditions
• Large trout, smallmouth bass, and warmwater predators

📌 Pro Tip: Try fishing this fly with a slow hand-twist retrieve during low-light hours—it mimics a rising nymph perfectly and often draws strikes from cruising fish.