Umpqua Bizzaro Jerry #12 Vandehey

Umpqua Fly Bizzaro Jerry 12 Vandehey is a modern take on the classic prince nymph, designed for pressured rivers where trout have seen it all. Tied on a jig hook, it rides hook-point up, helping you drift close to the bottom with fewer snags and a more natural presentation.

The pattern blends elements of prince nymph, stonefly and green drake, giving you a highly versatile fly that covers several key food items in one imitation. A bright hotspot offers extra attraction in coloured or deep water, while CDC and rubber legs provide lifelike movement even in slower currents.

Fish the Bizzaro Jerry as your point fly in a euro nymphing setup, under an indicator, or as a heavier attractor in a two-fly rig. It is especially useful on hard-fished venues where standard stoneflies and jimmy legs no longer produce consistent takes.

• Type: Jigged nymph
• Hook size: 12
• Hook style: Jig hook, rides point-up
• Imitation: Prince nymph / stonefly / green drake style attractor
• Body details: Hotspot for added attraction
• Legs: Rubber legs for extra movement
• Wing/torax: CDC for lifelike pulse in the current
• Recommended methods: Euro nymphing, indicator nymphing, two-fly rigs
• Designed for: Trout and grayling in pressured river systems
• Signature tyer: Zach VanDeHey