Montanas
Montana trout flies are absolutely fantastic patterns - they're some of the most effective and versatile nymph flies you can have in your box!
What Are Montana Nymphs?
Montana nymphs are large, weighted stonefly nymph imitations that originated in the western United States. They're designed to imitate the large stonefly nymphs that are crucial food sources for trout, particularly in faster-flowing rivers.
What They Imitate:
- Stonefly Nymphs: Large aquatic insect larvae
- Hellgrammites: Dobsonfly larvae in some waters
- Large Caddis Larvae: Bigger caddisfly pupae
- General Large Nymphs: Any substantial subsurface prey
When to Use Them:
- Fast Water: Perfect for tumbling through riffles and runs
- Deep Pools: The weight gets them down to bottom-feeding fish
- Pre-Hatch: Before stonefly emergences
- Big Fish: Excellent for targeting larger, more aggressive trout
- Year-Round: Particularly effective in spring and early summer
Fishing Techniques:
- Dead Drift: Let them bounce along the bottom naturally
- Indicator Fishing: Use with strike indicators for take detection
- High-Stick Nymphing: Keep line off water for better contact
- Anchor Fly: Perfect as the heaviest fly in multi-nymph rigs
Why They're So Effective:
- Substantial Meal: Represent a big protein source that trout can't resist
- Lifelike Movement: The rubber legs create incredible action in the current
Model: 154-10
Green Montana Nymph fishing flies are one of the most well know nymph patterns, the original Montana fly was black and green, today it has developed into both short and long shank and a range of colour combinations to boot. But they all get results! It was of course developed in the US but did not t..
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Model: 154-12
Red Fritz Montana Nymph fishing flies are one of the most well know nymph patterns, the original Montana fly was black and green, today it has developed into both short and long shank and a range of colour combinations to boot. But they all get results! It was of course developed in the US but did n..
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Model: 154-11
Red Montana Nymph fishing flies are one of the most well know nymph patterns, the original Montana fly was black and green, today it has developed into both short and long shank and a range of colour combinations to boot. But they all get results! It was of course developed in the US but did not tak..
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Model: 154-15
Montana Nymph fishing flies are one of the most well know nymph patterns, the original Montana fly was black and green, today it has developed into both short and long shank and a range of colour combinations to boot. But they all get results! It was of course developed in the US but did not take lo..
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Model: 155-6
Goldhead Olive Long Shank Montana Nymph fishing flies are one of the most well know nymph patterns, the original Montana fly was black and green, today it has developed into both short and long shank and a range of colour combinations to boot. But they all get results! It was of course developed in ..
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Model: 155-5
Montana Nymph fishing flies are one of the most well know nymph patterns, the original Montana fly was black and green, today it has developed into both short and long shank and a range of colour combinations to boot. But they all get results! It was of course developed in the US but did not take lo..
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Model: 10/19
Tailed Orange Montana Nymph fishing flies are one of the most well know nymph patterns, the original Montana fly was black and green, today it has developed into both short and long shank and a range of colour combinations to boot. But they all get results! It was of course developed in the US but d..
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Model: 10/17
Tailed Red Montana Nymph fishing flies are one of the most well know nymph patterns, the original Montana fly was black and green, today it has developed into both short and long shank and a range of colour combinations to boot. But they all get results! It was of course developed in the US but did ..
£0.70
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Model: 154-8
Montana Nymph fishing flies are one of the most well know nymph patterns, the original Montana fly was black and green, today it has developed into both short and long shank and a range of colour combinations to boot. But they all get results! It was of course developed in the US but did not take lo..
£0.70
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Model: 154-9
Red Montana Nymph fishing flies are one of the most well know nymph patterns, the original Montana fly was black and green, today it has developed into both short and long shank and a range of colour combinations to boot. But they all get results! It was of course developed in the US but did not tak..
£0.70
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Model: 154-16
Montana Nymph fishing flies are one of the most well know nymph patterns, the original Montana fly was black and green, today it has developed into both short and long shank and a range of colour combinations to boot. But they all get results! It was of course developed in the US but did not take lo..
£0.70
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Model: 10/18
Tailed Yellow Montana Nymph fishing flies are one of the most well know nymph patterns, the original Montana fly was black and green, today it has developed into both short and long shank and a range of colour combinations to boot. But they all get results! It was of course developed in the US but d..
£0.70
Ex Tax:£0.58