Cranefly Larva (Nymph)
A nymph fly imitating Tipula, fished in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December across the Pacific Northwest, Northeast, Midwest, Rocky Mountain.
Open in Hatch Matcher →Quick facts
- Stage: Nymph
- Imitates: Tipula
- Hook sizes: #8, #10, #12
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Water temp: 36–62°F
- Water types: Freestone, Spring Creek, Tailwater
- Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
- Regions: Pacific Northwest, Northeast, Midwest, Rocky Mountain
- Target species: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Steelhead
How to tie the Cranefly Larva (Nymph)
Hook: Tiemco TMC 5263 3XL or scud hook, sizes 8-12
Thread: Uni 8/0 Tan or Cream
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Tying steps
- Mount hook. Lay tan thread base to bend.
- Tie in tan Ultra Chenille or dub a cream worm-like body the full shank length.
- If using dubbing, counter-wrap with thread to create visible segmentation.
- Build a small dark brown head at the eye.
- Whip finish, head cement.
- Optional: add a small black bead as the head for weight.