Top 8 New Nymphs for 2025 from Fulling Mill (Outside of US)
Published: 1st January 2025 | Author: Fulling MillAt Fulling Mill we’re extremely grateful to welcome patterns from Signature Tyers all over the world. Whether they be for stillwater trout in the UK, trout in New Zealand backcountry streams or bonefish on the flats in the Caribbean, we source patterns from anglers that put in their time—and then some. We’re also lucky to bring over patterns from our designers at Fulling Mill USA. While there are many patterns to discuss, we’re going to kick things off with our Top New Nymphs for 2025.
Photo: Patrick Tillard
Procter’s Wire Flashback Nymph
From Signature Tyer Paul Procter: “Many New Zealand rivers have fast, brawling sections of water that are filled with tiny nymphs. Tied using wire and tungsten, even the smallest of flies sink in double quick time to get your fly down to bottom dwelling fish. My wire flashback nymphs have proved their worth in the most challenging of circumstances. This brown version is reminiscent of many New Zealand mayfly (upwinged) species. It’s a must if you travel to this part of the world.” Paul has also added an olive and claret version of this pattern for situations when the brown coloration wasn’t right. Both have proven their worth and secured a spot in his box. Don’t be fooled, while these patterns work brilliantly in New Zealand, they’ve worked all over the world.
Olsen’s Quilldigon
From Signature Tyer, Devin Olsen: “Stripped peacock quills make perfect segmented bodies which imitate the natural color patterns on mayflies. The only issue is that they are fragile and often shred after a few fish. However, when covered in resin for a perdigon style body they make the perfect material for representing small mayfly nymphs. The Quilldigon features this naturally effective material combined with a turn of pearl flash at the rear to set it apart from natural mayfly nymphs in the drift. It has become one of my most reliable patterns anywhere that I fish. Small mayflies are nearly ubiquitous in trout streams around the globe and the effectiveness of this fly follows that pattern.” Need we add any more? This pattern is in all of our boxes, and for good reason.
Buckey’s Bug
This is a trout nymph that performs extremely well for trout in faster water. Not only that, but grayling like it as well. Typically Pete will fish this pattern when either olive nymphs or caddis are prevalent in the drift. This pattern is durable, simple and fast sinking—three elements that make it a top performing nymph just about anywhere it goes.
Procter’s Caddis Pupa Green
Caddis are important to trout all around the world, and New Zealand is no exception. Suggestive of several different caddis pupae this generic pattern will instill confidence wherever you find yourself. It’s one of those flies that simply gets eaten. A single fly works well suspended beneath an indicator, or buoyant dry fly, but Paul also adds that a brace of them positioned some 2ft apart can be lethal when drifted through streamy water.
Ronan’s Hot Spot Nymph
This pattern is not entirely new to our catalog, but we’re adding new sizes so we thought it deserved a callout. From Signature Tyer Ronan Creane: “This nymph was designed with a few things in mind. First, the hot spot makes the fly stand out. It’s great for coloured water – a regular variable to deal with in NZ with frequent rain events. Second, depth. This fly is tied on heavy hooks with tungsten beads to suit. It’s great for getting down quickly in deep or fast water. The third thing it was designed for is as a carrier. Very often this fly is too big to catch wily NZ trout so I use it’s weight to get a smaller, more imitative fly to depth. It’s deadly in conjunction with my claret nymph in a 16. I tie it on a 12” dropper off the bend of the hotspot nymph.
Procter’s Flutter Nymph Pheasant Tail
From Signature Tyer Paul Procter: “The Pheasant Tail Flutter Nymph is designed to cope with those trout that have seen it all! While some weight is achieved using a heavier hook model, the fly is light enough to ‘flutter’ its way through the water, rather than descend in an unnatural manner. A CDC tail and leg filaments add extra movement, making this nymph more convincing than ever. Of course, if a little extra weight is required the Flutter Nymph can be trailed some way behind a heavier, sacrificial nymph. Decked out in the ever popular PTN livery this is another pattern that travels well.” If there are mayflies in the drift, tying this fly on is a no brainer.
Olsen’s Hare’s Ear Blowtorch
The Blowtorch nymph is one of Signature Tyer Devein Olsen’s confidence patterns. Built on a tag platform, it features a fluorescent orange tail that sits in stark contrast to the rest of the materials on the pattern. While he ties it in a number of different colorations, this Hare’s Ear version is one of the best. It has become a great pattern for him during the warmer months and whenever caddis pupae are around. Because it has so many subtle elements, Devin is also convinced many of the pickiest tailwater trout in the US give it a try when more traditional patterns have gone lacking. That success with picky trout has followed it around the world.
Buckey’s Comp Squirm
Buckey’s Comp Squirm is designed to comply with competition rules, which as many know can be challenging for worm patterns. Simple, small and bright, this worm pattern does it’s thing when it’s needed. As grayling love pink so much, this has been a stand out performer for them. However, it’s also extremely useful for trout in the winter months, or when the water is high and coloured.
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