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A fast-sinking, high-contrast attractor nymph for riffles and pocket water. The Bead Head Lightning Bug (Black) pairs a sleek metal bead with a dark, reflective body and crisp ribbing—throwing flash and silhouette that pull strikes in low light or lightly stained conditions while still drifting naturally. When it excels: Spring through fall; riffles, knee-deep runs, and pocket water; overcast days and post-rain stain; prospecting new water Why it works: Black body provides strong silhouette while subtle flash and bead add a lifelike trigger; slim build sinks fast and tracks true near the bottom Pack size: 3 flies Targets: Trout (rainbow, brown, brook) Ready to fish: Durable wraps and consistent proportions for repeatable, long drifts How to fish it Dead-drift under an indicator at ~1.5× water depth or tightline/Euro with steady contact; add a small split shot 8–12" up if you aren’t ticking bottom. Fish it as a dropper below a buoyant dry (16–24") or behind a heavier point fly, and f...