Olive Grub Pattern by Fulling Mill
This olive bushy grub pattern imitates a huge variety of caddis nymphs. The olive colour and the bushy body create awesome texture in the water that fish absolutely love. A great fly for traditional and European nymphing.
Most food sources in rivers are relatively similar, with caddis – in all its guises – being the most prolific. This Olive Grub pattern designed by Kieron Jenkins imitates a case-less caddis perfectly and has been a best selling pattern for many reasons, but most importantly, it simply catches fish. Use this fly on the point of a French or Czech nymphing setup in the larger sizes, or in the smaller sizes it can be easily fished under an indicator.
| Size | Weight (g) |
|---|---|
| 10 | 0.8 |
| 12 | 1.0 |
| 14 | 1.2 |
| 16 | 1.5 |
| 18 | 1.8 |
FAQ
What type of fishing technique works best with the Olive Grub?
The Olive Grub is ideal for traditional and European nymphing. It performs well when fished on the point of a French or Czech nymphing setup in larger sizes, or under an indicator in smaller sizes.
Is the Olive Grub suitable for use in still waters?
The pattern is primarily designed for river environments where caddis nymphs are common. Its effectiveness in still waters is not specifically documented.
Can the Olive Grub be used in both dry fly and nymphing techniques?
The Olive Grub is specifically designed as a nymph pattern and is best used in nymphing techniques. It is not recommended for dry fly presentations.
Hannah Morgan –
Fished this pattern on a slow current in a river and caught several trout. The bushy body and olive color made it stand out in the water. Works well under an indicator in smaller sizes.
Frank Knox –
A reliable pattern for nymphing. Caught fish on size 14 in a Czech-style setup. The texture in the water is very natural and fish respond quickly.
Dylan Smith –
Good performance in moderate current. A bit heavy in size 16, but still effective. Would recommend for caddis nymph imitations.
Pippa Hemmings –
Used it on a French nymphing rig with success. The olive color and bushy body are very realistic. Fish took it on the first cast.
Rose Murray –
Fished in early spring. Caught a few fish on size 12. Works well in the mid-river zones. Slightly more sensitive than expected in still water.