The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
The Best Anglers Never Stop Learning
March Brown, Mahogany Dun, Quill Gordon and 2 others
Hard - 10-15 Min
Coldwater
This is a classic mayfly pattern, that can also work as a general attractor dry fly. It has a very unique look and stature about it, and for that reason substitutions are not really a good idea. Staying true to the recipe on this guy is the best option.
Big variation for this fly aren’t really a thing, but playing around with different colors can work out. Base your color choices on what specific insects are present where you’re fishing. If it is just going to be a general attractor or high country fly, get off the beaten path and tie it in some cool color combos! Multiple sizes are always a good idea when dealing with mayflies because they vary so much from species to species.
This bug floats like a cork, even in turbulent or irregular water. Easy to spot, and the ability to become an imitation for most mayflies is a pretty epic combination. They may be a little time, and effort intensive to tie, but spinning deer hair is a great skill once you get the hang of it. These flies will fool fish all day long, stock up!
This is a great general attractor pattern, especially when mayflies are popping off. It floats very high, making it a great choice for a dry dropper set up. If you’re unsure about the bugs coming off, try this guy. It can imitate lots of things, and the fish are a big fan of it.
| Regional Hatch Chart | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Region: West
Brown Drake Sizes: #10 - #14
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Region: Northwest
Brown Drake Sizes: #10 - #14
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Region: East
Brown Drake Sizes: #10 - #14
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Region: Midwest
Brown Drake Sizes: #10 - #14
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| Regional Hatch Chart | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Region: West, Northwest, Midwest
Green Drake Sizes: #8 - #14
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Region: East
Green Drake Sizes: #8 - #14
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| Regional Hatch Chart | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Region: West, Northwest
Mahogany Dun Sizes: #14 - #20
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Region: East, Midwest
Mahogany Dun Sizes: #14 - #20
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| Regional Hatch Chart | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Region: West, East
March Brown Sizes: #10 - #14
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Region: Northwest
March Brown Sizes: #10 - #14
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Region: Midwest
March Brown Sizes: #10 - #14
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| Regional Hatch Chart | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Region: East, Southeast
Quill Gordon Sizes: #12 - #16
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