SHOP VAC B.H.

Shop Vac B.H. – a fast-sinking, high-visibility attractor nymph

The Shop Vac B.H. is a simple yet deadly effective attractor nymph that imitates a wide range of small aquatic insects and emerging midges. With a bead head for weight and a touch of flash, this pattern gets down fast and grabs trout’s attention in all types of water. It’s a favorite among guides and anglers for its consistency, versatility, and ability to produce strikes when other flies don’t.

Design / Features

The Shop Vac B.H. features a slim body wrapped with pearl flash, a sparse tail, and a wire rib for durability and segmentation. A bead head adds the perfect amount of weight, helping the fly reach the feeding zone quickly. The wing case flash imitates the shimmer of an emerging insect, making it especially effective during hatch transitions. Its simple construction allows for a clean, natural drift while offering just enough attraction to trigger takes.

When & Where to Use

Shop Vac B.H. fishing flies excel in tailwaters, freestones, and spring creeks year-round. It’s especially productive during midge and mayfly hatches or as a searching pattern when fish are feeding subsurface. Ideal for Euro-nymphing, tight-line rigs, or under an indicator, it’s a reliable pattern for both technical and fast water.