YELLOW SALLY NYMPH TUNGSTEN

Description

The Yellow Sally Nymph Tungsten is a powerful pattern when trout are tuned into small stoneflies in summer freestone rivers. With a slender yellow body, lifelike tail fibers, and a tungsten bead, this nymph gets down fast and stays in the strike zone—even in turbulent riffles and deep seams where fish are feeding aggressively.

Unlike bulkier stonefly patterns, this nymph offers a low-profile silhouette that mimics the juvenile Yellow Sally in its sub-surface life stage. The addition of a tungsten bead gives the fly weight without bulk, allowing you to maintain tight contact in Euro-style presentations or reach depth quickly under an indicator.

This pattern shines from late spring through early fall, especially in places like the Eagle River, Arkansas River, and Gallatin, where Yellow Sallies are abundant and trout eagerly feed on nymphal forms throughout the hatch cycle. It’s perfect as a point fly in a multi-nymph rig or as the deep anchor in a dry-dropper setup.

Whether fished solo or in tandem with PMDs, caddis, or emergers, the Yellow Sally Nymph Tungsten is a confidence fly for anglers looking to match the hatch in fast, clear water. Its quick sink, natural profile, and subtle movement help fool even selective summer trout.