NymphbeginnerSoutheast & Carolinas
Tellico Nymph
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Available Sizes#10 - #16
Color Variations
Yellow/PeacockOlive/Peacock
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Regional shopStrong match
Murray's Fly Shop
Matched on Southeast & Carolinas, nymph flies, trout. Appalachian trout and smallmouth source with long-running regional fly catalog depth.
Southeast & Carolinasnymph fliestrout
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Davidson River Outfitters
Matched on Southeast & Carolinas, nymph flies, trout. Southern Appalachian trout shop lead tied to the Davidson River and regional freestones.
Southeast & Carolinasnymph fliestrout
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Fly Fish Food
Matched on nymph flies, trout, caddis. Strong technical tying and trout catalog coverage, especially nymphs, dries, and stillwater flies.
nymph fliestroutcaddis
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Fulling Mill Flies
Matched on nymph flies, trout, nymph. Large pattern house with broad freshwater and saltwater fly categories.
nymph fliestroutnymph
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Big Y Fly Co.
Matched on nymph flies, trout, nymph. Broad by-type catalog useful for common benchmark patterns and inexpensive backups.
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Visit sourceThe Tellico Nymph was born in the Great Smoky Mountains, and it has been the secret weapon of Southern Appalachian trout anglers for generations. Nobody is entirely sure what it imitates -- some say stonefly nymphs, others say caddis larvae, and the trout apparently do not care about the taxonomy. The yellow body glows against the dark freestone bottom, the peacock herl back catches light, and the brown hackle gives it just enough movement to suggest life without overselling it. It is the kind of pattern that an old-timer hands you with a knowing nod and says 'try this,' and you never give it back.
Quick Facts
TypeNymph
Difficultybeginner
SeasonsSpring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Target SpeciesRainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout
Sizes#10 - #16
Best LocationsDavidson River, NC; Chattooga River, SC; Watauga River, TN
Where to Fish It
Davidson River
NC · Mountain Freestone
Chattooga River
SC · Mountain Freestone
Watauga River
TN · Mountain Freestone
Map unavailable. Locations for Tellico Nymph: Davidson River, NC; Chattooga River, SC; Watauga River, TN
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