Umpqua Feather Merchants

3 Mile PMD, Shanafelt's

$2.95

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Description

"The 3 Mile cripple was designed on lower Henry's fork and has been tested on about every major river in Idaho and Montana. You can't beat the magic of Pheasant tail on the body and the little glimmer of ice dub seems to catch fishes' attention. You will rarely have to worry about a 'soggy' wing that doesn't hold a good profile." Signature Tyer Pete Shanafelt Size 16 only

Specifications

Category

Dry Flies

Target Species

trout

Techniques

casting

Water Column

surface

Conditions

clear water, low light, open water

Field Notes

A PMD cripple pattern is best fished as a mayfly imitation when trout are keying on emerging or struggling duns. It works well on technical rivers and selective fish, especially during a hatch or when fish are refusing fully upright dry flies.

Pros

  • Realistic cripple profile for picky trout
  • High-visibility wing helps tracking on the water
  • Size 16 is a versatile mayfly match

Cons

  • Can be delicate and require careful presentation
  • Best when fish are actively feeding on PMDs

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