(VIDEO) Troutbitten Fly Box: Fur Nymphs – Walt’s Worm as a Platform, Blending Dubbing and More

by | Mar 12, 2026 | 5 comments

Nymphing | Troutbitten Fly Box | Videos

** NOTE** Video Appears Below.

Fur nymphs are often the most productive flies in my box. Pick up river rocks to look at the real bugs that trout eat. You’ll see that a fur nymph, with its buggy form, is a decent match for just about everything — and it’s the perfect match for some things.

A fur nymph looks alive, and it’s not overdone. It’s just fur on a hook. These flies aren’t very exciting to look at. The material list is slim. And there’s not much to know about tying them. Anglers may be bored with the spartan form, but trout respond to the simplicity. There’s a lot of inherent attraction in a fur nymph, with very little to turn a trout off.

Buggy flies, guide flies, confidence flies: Fur nymphs are all of that.

In this latest Troutbitten Fly Box video, here’s what is covered:

0:00 What Real Bugs Look Like
0:45 The Boring Nymph
1:15 The Fur Nymph Platform
1:51 Tied in the Round
2:14 Hook Choice
2:45 The Walt’s Worm
3:36 Where’s the Beadhead?
5:33 Tying the Walt’s Worm
8:36 Blend Your Own Dubbing
10:07 Ribbing for the Fly
11:29 The Hot Spot
12:12 What About the Other Stuff?

Here’s the article on Fur Nymphs.
READ: Troutbitten | Feed ‘Em Fur

And here’s the video  . . .

(Please select 4K or 1080p for best video quality)

If you enjoy this video, the best way to support the effort is to like the video and subscribe on YouTube.

Fish hard, friends.

 

Enjoy the day.
Domenick Swentosky
T R O U T B I T T E N
domenick@troutbitten.com

 

 

Share This Article . . .

Since 2014 and 1500+ articles deep
Troutbitten is a free resource for all anglers.
Your support is greatly appreciated.

– Explore These Post Tags –

fly patterns | nymphs | Troutbitten Fly Box
-- Jump to the Comments Section --
-- Jump to the Comments Section --

Domenick Swentosky

Central Pennsylvania

Hi. I’m a father of two young boys, a husband, author, fly fishing guide and a musician. I fish for wild brown trout in the cool limestone waters of Central Pennsylvania year round. This is my home, and I love it. Friends. Family. And the river.

Apparel

Stickers

Books

More from this Category

Nine Myths About Fly Choice (VIDEO)

Nine Myths About Fly Choice (VIDEO)

,

Most anglers put a lot of focus on fly choice. And that makes sense, because we have to tie something to the end of the line, and we have to feed something to the trout. The fly is the quickest thing to change, and it’s the easiest thing to blame. Consequently, a lot of myths have grown around fly choice. Here are nine of those myths.

Building the Troutbitten Mono Rig – Reels, Lines, Materials, Connections and Knots (VIDEO)

Building the Troutbitten Mono Rig – Reels, Lines, Materials, Connections and Knots (VIDEO)

, , ,

For over a decade, I’ve written and talked about fishing a Mono Rig for all underwater presentations — nymphs with and without an indicator, with and without split shot, dry dropper, streamers of all shapes and sizes and even pure dry flies.

I’ve detailed the formulas for my favorite leaders in many places, but I’ve never put everything together from the ground up. This video answers the most frequent questions about reels, fly lines, leader connections, materials and knots. No matter what tight line leader you choose to build, the principles shown here apply.

Fishing With Visible Flies — Learning From What You Can See (VIDEO)

Fishing With Visible Flies — Learning From What You Can See (VIDEO)

, , , , ,

Seeing the fly is one of the most enjoyable aspects of fishing. But there’s a world of education inherent, too. Watch the fly dance and fall as it mixes with the currents. Notice how it responds to rod tip animation and line strips. Then see a trout materialize around the fly and judge its reaction. Visible flies are teachers. Whether dries, wets, nymphs or streamers, watching the fly helps us refine the techniques that catch fish.

Nymphs On the Drop (VIDEO)

Nymphs On the Drop (VIDEO)

, ,

Sometimes, trout eat nymphs on the drop — as the fly is falling or fluttering to the bottom. And when we recognize that, it’s time to make some adjustments to our rig, the presentation and even the water we choose to fish.

This video shows how I fish for trout when their focus for nymphs is out of the strike zone and above them. I cover tracking the flies, floating the sighter, longer casts, power curves, tuck casts, slack to the nymph, strike detection and more. And I walk through all of this while fishing through a favorite section of river.

What do you think?

Be part of the Troutbitten community of ideas.
Be helpful. And be nice.

5 Comments

  1. Tom Bosak on March 13, 2026 at 1:30 pm

    Once again good stuff, got me heading to the vice this afternoon to tie a few.

    Reply
  2. SWP on March 13, 2026 at 10:15 pm

    I am really enjoying these fly box episodes. Your ant pattern has been a solid producer on any trout water. I’m trying these out next. Great work, Dom!

    Reply
  3. Steve on March 14, 2026 at 10:15 am

    Brought back memories of my buddy who back in the 60’s fished only a muskrat fur dubbed nymph and really cleaned up compared to other fishermen. Was it the fly or the fact that he kept fishing while we were always looking for that magical pattern? Great article!

    Reply

Submit a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent Articles

Recent Posts

Apparel

Stickers

Books

Domenick Swentosky

Central Pennsylvania

Hi. I’m a father of two young boys, a husband, author, fly fishing guide and a musician. I fish for wild brown trout in the cool limestone waters of Central Pennsylvania year round. This is my home, and I love it. Friends. Family. And the river.

Pin It on Pinterest