Set: Expert Tungsten Nmphs
This boxed set contains 18 hand selected and catchy tungsten nymph patterns, that our experts have assembled in an ultra-sturdy transparent box with micro-slotted foam. The clear fly box is very convenient during usage. All you fly patterns can be seen at once. Content: 18 Tungsten NymphsDetails of the fly box:7 micro-slotted foam rowsspace for up to 175 fliestransparent lidlight and durableSize: 155 x 105 x 25 mm
Set: Expert Nymphs
This boxed set contains 22 hand selected and catchy nymph patterns, that our experts have assembled in an ultra-sturdy transparent box with micro-slotted foam. The clear fly box is very convenient during usage. All you fly patterns can be seen at once. Content: 22 NymphsDetails of the fly box:7 micro-slotted foam rowsspace for up to 175 fliestransparent lidlight and durableSize: 155 x 105 x 25 mm
Pinky Peacock Quill Jig (6 pcs)
Fast sinking, catchy Jig Nymph with Tungsten beadhead and a deadly effective silhouette.Specs:Jig Hook, barblesswith silber Tungsten beadHooksize #12 features a 4,0 mm Tungsten beadHooksize #12 features a 3,5 mm Tungsten beadConted: 6 pcs per Bag
Pink Tag CDC Jig (6 pcs)
Fast sinking, catchy Jig Nymph with Tungsten beadhead and a deadly effective silhouette.Specs:Jig Hook, barblesswith gold Tungsten beadHooksize #12 features a 4,0 mm Tungsten beadHooksize #12 features a 3,5 mm Tungsten beadConted: 6 pcs per Bag
Pink Pheasant Tail Jig (6 pcs)
Fast sinking, catchy Jig Nymph with Tungsten beadhead and a deadly effective silhouette.Specs:Jig Hook, barblesswith copper Tungsten beadHooksize #12 features a 4,0 mm Tungsten beadHooksize #12 features a 3,5 mm Tungsten beadConted: 6 pcs per Bag
Hot Collar Pheasant Tail Jig (6 pcs)
Fast sinking, catchy Jig Nymph with Tungsten beadhead and a deadly effective silhouette.Specs:Jig Hook, barblesswith copper Tungsten beadHooksize #12 features a 4,0 mm Tungsten beadHooksize #12 features a 3,5 mm Tungsten beadConted: 6 pcs per Bag
Redneck Peacock Quill Jig (6 pcs)
Fast sinking, catchy Jig Nymph with Tungsten beadhead and a deadly effective silhouette.Specs:Jig Hook, barblesswith silber Tungsten beadHooksize #12 features a 4,0 mm Tungsten beadHooksize #12 features a 3,5 mm Tungsten beadConted: 6 pcs per Bag
Orange Tag Mayfly Jig (6 pcs)
Fast sinking, catchy Jig Nymph with Tungsten beadhead and a deadly effective silhouette.Specs:Jig Hook, barblesswith gold Tungsten beadHooksize #12 features a 4,0 mm Tungsten beadHooksize #12 features a 3,5 mm Tungsten beadConted: 6 pcs per Bag
Chartreuse Tag CDC Jig (6 pcs)
Fast sinking, catchy Jig Nymph with Tungsten beadhead and a deadly effective silhouette.Specs:Jig Hook, barblesswith gold Tungsten beadHooksize #12 features a 4,0 mm Tungsten beadHooksize #12 features a 3,5 mm Tungsten beadConted: 6 pcs per Bag
Off Bead Mayfly Nymph (yellow)
The Mayfly Nymph with Tungsten Offbead sets new standards for bottom fishing in fly fishing. Thanks to its teardrop-shaped tungsten offbead weight, this nymph sinks especially quickly, reaching the areas where trout and grayling feed most actively. The special offbead technique ensures the nymph drifts "upside down" in the water – with the hook point facing upward. This minimizes the risk of snagging on the riverbed and significantly improves hooking performance.Field experience shows:Compared to a standard nymph with a classic tungsten bead, a mayfly nymph with an offbead tungsten bead sinks twice as fast. This allows you to target deep, fast-flowing runs where conventional patterns often don’t reach the bottom quickly enough. The upside-down position also reduces the chance of the fly snagging on the bottom or on obstacles – a crucial advantage when fishing challenging waters.Practical recommendations:Ideal for bottom fishing for trout and grayling, especially in deeper or faster sections.Particularly effective when fish are sluggish and holding close to the bottom.Perfect for delicate presentations: Thanks to the high weight in a small size, the nymph can be presented precisely even with light rods (#4–#6).For maximum effectiveness, we recommend having various sizes and colors available and presenting the nymph actively with short twitches.The Mayfly Nymph with Tungsten Offbead stands out for its high-quality craftsmanship, durable materials, and natural appearance. It’s an essential pattern for anyone who values efficiency, fish-friendly fishing, and maximum catch rates in fly fishing.Try this innovative nymph and experience more success with fewer snags and faster sinking!
Off Bead Bullet (black/pink)
Off Bead Bullet (black/pink)
Trout Trap Caddis (olive)
Fantastic Nymph pattern with Off-Bead-Tungsten-head!These new nymphs swim up-side-down through the water, increasing catchability enormously and minimizing getting stuck to the bottom. The nymphs quickly reach depth with the off-bead Tungsten weighting and unfold their seductive effect.Comparison chart:Messing-PerlenTungsten Standard & SlottedOff Bead PerlenPerlen Ø Gewicht pro Goldkopf-Perle (Messing)Perlen Ø Gewicht Tungsten Perle StandardGewicht Tungsten Perlen SlottedPerlen Ø Tungsten Off Bead Perlen für Trout Traps2,30,11 g2,70,07 g2,80,15 g0,19 g2,80,18 g3,20,11 g3,30,24 g0,31 g3,30,31 g3,80,19 g3,80,42 g0,47 g40,53 g4,50,28 g4,60,69 g0,76 g4,60,80 g5,51,16 g1,29 g5,51,38 g6,52,17g
Off Bead Slurper (brown)
Off Bead Slurper (brown)
CDC Nymph Mufflon
Die CDC Nymph Mufflon besitzt einen Körper aus einem Gemisch von Entenbürzel-Fibern (CDC) mit Mufflon Grannen. Durch die spezielle Verarbeitung, entwickelt durch Gerhard Laible, entsteht ein fängiger Nymph-Körper. Diese Nymphe imitiert Köcherfliegenlarven auf eine sehr gute Weise. Die Nymphe ist mit einer schwarzen Tungsten-Perle beschwert, um das Fliegenmuster auf Tiefe zu bekommen.
CDC Nymph (black/orange)
CDC Nymph (black/orange)
Off Bead Psycho, green #11
Off Bead Psycho (green)
CDC Nymph (grey/orange)
CDC Nymph (grey/orange)
Jig Sexy Walt's Worm (brown)
An ideal fly for Euro Style Nymphing. Due to the black nickel-plated tungsten bead at the front of the jig, this fly sinks quickly to the bottom, stays there, and can be guided well along the bottom.
Spanish Bullet (olive)
The Spanish Bullet Perdigon has a Tungsten head and sinks quickly in fast flowing water. It's a great pattern for Euro Style Nymphing.
Realistic Jig Stonefly Set (6 Nymphs)
A set of 6 catchy and realstic Jig Stonefly Nymphs in a clear fly box.
Quill Rib Perdigon (rainbow)
A traditional Spanish style perdigon nymph with a rainbow body and a heavy tungsten bead head that sinks fast.
Squirmy Wormie Jig (red)
Imitation of a worm tied on a jig with tungsten head.
Perdigon & Czech Nymph Classics
20 extremely catchy Perdigon and Czech nymphs in a clear fly box. All patterns can be used all year round. They are weighted with tungsten and therefore dive quickly to depth. Features: 20 pcs Perdigons and Czech Nymphs Clear Fly Box with 7 micro slotted foam rows The fly box has a transparent lid and is lightweight and durable Size (Fly Box): 155 x 105 x 25 mm Weight (Fly Box): 109 g
Zebra Jig Thin (Red)
A jigged version of the Zebra Midge with a tungsten bead. A subtle thread hot spot behind the bead combined with a slender profile and coating of UV resin will help deliver this fly into the strike zone quickly and help you catch the attention of fish lurking in the depths. Tied with quality barbless hooks Tungsten bead head for a fast sink rate
Sexy Walts (Olive)
This fly just work - don’t let it's simplicity fool you. It is a great attractor pattern that fish can find and grab onto. Tied with a tungsten bead in the front, this jig fly gets down and stays down. Tied with quality barbless hooks Tungsten bead head for a fast sink rate Available sizes: #14 (3.5 mm Tungsten-Bead) #16 (3.0 mm Tungsten-Bead)
Jiggy Scud (Gray)
A quick sinking Tungsten jig nymph, that also works well for Czech nymphing. Tied with quality barbless hooks Tungsten bead head for a fast sink rate
Death Metal
A tungsten pheasant tail nymph for getting deep down to the fish.
Sweetmeat Caddis Deep (lime)
A fast-sinking tungsten jig nymph that is also perfect for euro style nymphing. Tied on a high quality, barbless hook Tungsten bead head for a fast sink rate
Fly Fishing Nymphs for Trout and Grayling
Fly fishing nymphs are among the most effective flies for catching trout and grayling. They imitate aquatic insect larvae that live below the surface, where fish feed most of the time. In fact, trout take the majority of their food subsurface, which makes nymph fishing one of the most productive fly fishing techniques. In this category you find a carefully selected range of nymph flies for rivers, streams and stillwaters, covering all key techniques from classic nymphing to modern Euro nymphing.
What Are Fly Fishing Nymphs?
Nymphs imitate the underwater life stage of insects such as mayflies, caddis and stoneflies. These insects drift naturally in the current, making them an easy and constant food source for fish. Popular patterns like Pheasant Tail or Hare’s Ear represent a wide range of aquatic insects and are proven fish catchers worldwide. Nymphs are fished below the surface and are designed to sink quickly and drift naturally close to the riverbed.
Why Nymph Fishing Is So Effective?
Nymph fishing targets fish exactly where they feed. Fish feed primarily below the surface Nymphs work even without rising fish Highly effective in cold water and difficult conditions Consistent results in rivers and streams The key to success is a natural drift. A well-presented nymph moves with the current without drag, closely imitating real insect behavior.
Nymph Fishing Techniques
- Different techniques: allow you to adapt to water conditions and fish behavior.
- Classic Nymphing: Fishing with indicator or tight line across or upstream
- Euro Nymphing: Direct contact technique using weighted flies and long leaders for maximum control
- Tight Line Nymphing: Highly sensitive method to detect subtle takes
Modern Euro nymphing techniques increase sensitivity and control, allowing anglers to feel even the slightest take.
How to Choose the Right Nymph?
Selecting the right nymph depends on water depth, current and insect activity.
Weight
Bead head and tungsten nymphs sink quickly and reach feeding zones
Size
Match hook size to natural insects, typically size 10 to 18
Color
Natural tones for clear water
Bright attractor colors for murky conditions
Profile
Slim patterns for fast currents
Bulkier nymphs for slower water
Types of Nymphs
Gold Head Nymphs
Fast sinking and highly visible
Tungsten Nymphs
Maximum weight for deep and fast water
Perdigon Nymphs
Slim profile for fast sink rate and competition fishing
Caddis and Mayfly Nymphs
Realistic imitations of natural prey
These patterns cover nearly all fishing situations for trout and grayling.
Best Nymphs for Trout and Grayling
For most European rivers, nymphs in sizes 12 to 18 are the standard choice. Use lighter nymphs in shallow water Use heavier tungsten nymphs in deep runs Combine two flies for better depth control A balanced setup with rod, reel and line improves drift and strike detection.
High Quality Fly Fishing Nymphs at Rudi Heger
At Rudi Heger you find premium nymphs for demanding anglers.
Proven patterns for trout and grayling
Competition-style nymphs for Euro nymphing
Durable materials and sharp hooks
Carefully selected models for European waters
Each fly is designed for realistic presentation, durability and consistent performance.
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FAQ Fly Fishing Nymphs
When should I use nymphs?
When fish are feeding below the surface or no rises are visible.
Trout and grayling are feeding 80% below the surface.
What size nymph works best?
Sizes 12 to 18 cover most trout fishing situations. Depending on the weight (brass bead, tungsten bead etc.)
Do I need weighted nymphs?
Yes, to reach the strike zone near the bottom it is most important to use weighted nymphs.
What is Euro nymphing?
A tight line technique with direct contact for maximum sensitivity. This method is highly effective but needs a little practice and training.