Micro Mayfly (Biot Nymph)
Imitates small mayfly nymph (Baetis/Trico)
Small slim biot-bodied nymph imitating tiny mayfly nymphs. Deadly on picky tailwater fish.
Hook sizes
in olive, brown, rusty
- Type
- nymph
- Imitates
- Small mayfly nymph (Baetis/Trico)
- Difficulty
- advanced
- Technique
- indicator
- Water
- tailwater, spring creek
When to fish it
Year-round. Best for clear low conditions.
Where to buy
More nymph patterns
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