Name Schaadt's Feeler Nymph Category Steelhead Tail Teal Flank Barbs Body Brown Wool Rib Brown Thread Wing Grizzly Hackle Tips Dyed Orange Collar Brown Hackle Head Tan

This is one of the early simple nymph patterns, dating back to the 1950s. It was originated by Bill Schaadt for Northern California's Russian River. It is designed to be fished to schooled-up, spooky fish. Tie it in smaller sizes, eg. 12-14 and fish it on a long, fine leader.