How to Tie the Daphnia Leech-A Zooplankton Solution

Beadhead Blobs such as some of those on my channel are a popular pattern choice when fish are fixated on zooplankton. I have also done well in these situations using small balanced or jig leeches such as my Daphnia Leech. In these instances I am using a smaller pattern tied predominantly in a color that approximates the natural color of the zooplankton the trout are focused on.
Don't be afraid of tying this pattern in other colours, such as orange and pink.
Daphina Leech
Hook: Daiichi 4640 or 4647 #12
Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed, 12/0, Chartreuse
Tail: MFC Barred Schlappen, Olive/Black
Body: Semperfli Straggle String, Leaf Green
Bead: Tungsten Head Turner, Chartreuse.
Material Sources
Daiichi 4640 or 4647 #12: www.canadianll...
Semperfli Classic Waxed, 12/0: collabs.shop/4...
MFC Barred Schlappen, Olive/Black: collabs.shop/x...
Semperfli Straggle String, Leaf Green: collabs.shop/0...
Tungsten Head Turner, Chartreuse: www.canadianll...
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[@SoggySleeves]

I’ve been using basically this exact same pattern for a year or so, and it’s, by far, my top producing fly. I love that it can mimic leeches, damsels, daphnia, but also scuds. When they start hitting scuds, I pinch off most of the tail, and that out-performs all of my other scud patterns.

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

It is a simple fly that I am sure others, such as yourself, have a version of already.
Cheers, Phil

[@mungo911]

To me, Daphnia leech is an oxymoron...Daphnia being tiny crustaceans. It's an either/or.

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Hi Gerry,
I was just being a bit creative with this pattern's name. Although this is a leech pattern, it has performed well for me when trout are feeding on zooplankton, such as Daphnia, when tied in colours that approximate that of the zooplankton, such as this bright green version. Much in the same way we use similar coloured Blobs.
Cheers,
Phil

[@1234b-p3s]

You seem to recommend the clinch knot more than nonslip loop. I like these bead head patterns(easier to tie and look good) but i do like how a balanced leach hangs horizontal. these jig patterns seem to hand there tails low. I guess what im saying is are you suggesting to use a clinch and check it every so often and reposition the knot rather than the non slip loop?

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Hi,
I recommend using a clinch knot with jig flies when you want to fish them balanced under an indicator. If I am not fishing jig flies under an indicator I use nonslip loop knots.
With a clinch not you do have to check the fly to ensure it still hanging correctly as it can shift from time to time.
Cheers, Phil.

[@TheFishingDoctorsAdventures]

Oh... this gives me some good ideas! Thanks.

[@virginiamackie-hk6fh]

Thanks interesting fly. Have to tie some.

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Glad you enjoyed my video. I hope they work as well for you as they have for me.
Cheers, Phil

[@alangrombacher2434]

Hey Phil, great idea. Thanks.

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Thanks Al, glad you liked it.
Cheers, Phil

[@tyingismyvise]

Love it Phil! That fly can respesent so many things, nicely tied!

[@PhilRowleyFlyFishing]

Thanks, Brandon. Glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers, Phil

[@BigDoeJ424]

@@PhilRowleyFlyFishing Do you sell these anywhere?