Juan’s Jedi Master Baetis

Description

Juan’s Jedi Master Baetis is a fantastic baetis nymph imitation, and a must-have for any tailwater junkie.  The Jedi Master Baetis has a slim profile, brown abdomen and dark wing pad, all the components to a great baetis imitation.  This realistic baetis nymph works year-round however its greatest importance is in spring and late fall.  Some of the best fishing of the year occurs with tiny baetis nymphs.  It is important to note that autumn Blue-Winged Olives are one to two sizes smaller than the ones in the spring, so we often carry Baetis nymphs in sizes 18-22 in this pattern.

Fishing Strategies:

When the light is low, typically you will find the nymphs moving around the bottom to feed or relocate.  If there is no evident hatch, fish Juan’s Jedi Master Baetis nymph with a lot of weight in the deeper slots and runs.  When the trout become fully engaged on baetis nymphs you must have the right size, shape and color mayfly nymph because they will ignore any other offering.  At this point, it is time to switch to two baetis nymphs to increase your odds; other effective patterns are Mercury Flashback Pheasant Tails, Sparkle Wing RS2, Juan’s Slim Shady Baetis and Chocolate Foam Wing Emergers.

Recipe:

Hook: Tiemco 101 (18-22)
Thread: Brown UTC 70 Denier
Tail: Brown Hen Saddle
Abdomen: Juan’s Slim Rib
Wing case: Black holographic tinsel
Thorax: Brown UTC 70 Denier
Legs: Black Midge body thread