Rapidly sinking design: Carries nymph patterns and small droppers downriver for versatile fishing applications
Copper wire abdomen: Enhances fly visibility and mimics natural insect movement to attract fish
Stonefly nymph style: Offers a lifelike appearance to trigger strikes from trout
Peacock herl and partridge legs: Provides realistic texture and detail for increased effectiveness
Multiple color options: Allows anglers to match local water conditions and fish preferences
Summarized by Shop
"When I first started nymph fishing in the 1970’s my favorite fly was the Brassie. The fly sank fast and it caught fish. Nymph patterns evolved greatly in the following years but when I started designing the Copper John I thought back to the Brassie that I used when I first started fishing with an indicator.
- I thought that a shank wrapped with
Length
3 feet (prototype), adjustable with 10 inches of 5X line