Prince Nymph

Prince - Standard or Flashback

The Prince Flashback is a popular fly pattern that is a variation of the classic Prince Nymph. The fly is tied with a peacock herl body, gold wire ribbing, a goose biot tail, white wings, and a flashback bead. The flashback bead gives the fly a distinctive flash that can be seen in murky or off-color water.

Prince - Standard or Flashback

The Prince Flashback can be fished in a variety of water conditions. The fly can be fished dead drift or with a slight retrieve, and it can be used as a single fly or as part of a nymph rig.

Here are some tips for fishing the Prince Flashback:

Fish the Prince Flashback in areas where you would find small aquatic insects.
Use a light tippet, as the Prince Flashback is a small fly.
Present the Prince Flashback gently, as trout can be easily spooked.
Dead drift the Prince Flashback, or fish it with a slight retrieve.
Be patient, as trout may take a few minutes to decide to eat the Prince Flashback.
The Prince Flashback is a versatile fly that can be used in a variety of conditions. It is a great fly to add to your fly box if you are looking for a fly that will imitate small aquatic insects and catch trout in murky or off-color water.

Here are some additional tips:

The Prince Flashback can be fished with a variety of materials for the body, legs, and wings. Some popular materials include dubbing, peacock herl, and hackle.
The Prince Flashback can be fished in a variety of water colors, but it is especially effective in murky or off-color water.
The Prince Flashback can be fished alone or as part of a nymph rig. If you are fishing the Prince Flashback alone, you can use a small split shot to help it sink.