The sulphur mayfly is a member of the order Ephemeroptera (mayflies) and is found within the family Ephemerellidae (spiny crawler mayflies) and the genus Ephemerella (which also includes Sulphurs, Pale Morning Duns, and Hendricksons). What does a prince nymph look like? The Prince Nymph, a.k.a. Brown Forked Tail, features a Peacock herl body wrapped with … Read more
midge nymphs are the immature developmental stage of a Midge or several members of the Chironomidae family The nymphs are aquatic by nature and live in freshwater, molting up to 14 times before they reach adulthood. How do you fish small nymphs? Importantly, tiny nymphs need something else to pull them down to the bottom. … Read more
If trout are feeding just below the surface, a beaded head nymph is likely to sink below them. What is a Baetis nymph? Baetis mayflies are known to fishermen as Blue-winged Olives or simply Olives They are first Ephemeropterans to hatch each season, emerging from late February into April. Another group emerges with Sulphurs and … Read more