Mr. Rapidan Soft Hackle Nymph
Mr. Rapidan Soft Hackle Nymph
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Mr. Rapidan Soft Hackle Nymph – Emerging Caddis Pattern for Trout & Smallmouth
The Mr. Rapidan Soft Hackle Nymph is designed to imitate emerging caddis and the vulnerable emerging stages of mayflies and caddisflies. It excels when trout are feeding just below the surface during a hatch — especially when you’re seeing splashy rises and refusals to dry flies.
Its lifelike profile and soft hackle collar pulse naturally in the current, perfectly imitating an ascending insect with developed wings. This subtle movement often turns missed strikes into solid takes.
Trout Sizes: 10, 12, 14, 16
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12 & 14: Ideal for matching natural caddis hatches
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16: Excellent during Baetis hatches
Smallmouth Sizes: 8 & 10
Great for matching Hexagenia, Dragonflies and larger caddis hatches.
How to Fish It: Cast across and slightly downstream, let it swing naturally, and add a slow six-inch rod lift every few seconds to imitate a rising insect.
When fish are keyed on emerging caddis, this proven soft hackle pattern delivers.
Ready to tie your own? Get our Mr. Rapidan Soft Hackle Fly Tying Kit
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
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Returns
- Items may be returned within 30 days of delivery for a full refund or exchange.
- Items must be in original, unused condition with all original packaging and tags attached.
- Custom-spooled reels and fly lines that have been used on the water are not eligible for return.
- Sale and clearance items are final sale and cannot be returned.
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- Email us at [info@murraysflyshop.com] with your order number, valid phone number and reason for return.
- We will provide a return authorization and shipping instructions.
- Pack the item securely and ship it back to us. We recommend using a trackable shipping method.
- Once we receive and inspect the return, we will process your refund or exchange within 5–7 business days.
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Many of the products we carry — including Orvis, Scott, Winston, and St. Croix fly rods — come with manufacturer warranties. If you need to make a warranty claim, please contact us and we will help guide you through the process with the manufacturer. Please follow all instructions included with your rod, reel, waders regarding registration requirements. (Almost all Fly Rod Manufacturers require registration for your warranty to be valid.)
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- Email: info@murraysflyshop.com
- Phone: 540-984-4212
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