Orvis

Hairwing Western Green Drake

$2.99

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Description

Rough water demands this high-floating Hairwing Western Green Drake mayfly pattern.

Specifications

Category

Dry Flies

Sink Rate

floating

Target Species

trout

Techniques

casting

Water Column

surface

Conditions

clear water, current

Field Notes

Use this dry fly when trout are feeding on mayflies, especially during a Green Drake hatch. It is designed to ride high in rough water, so it works well in riffles, pocket water, and choppy runs where visibility and flotation matter.

Pros

  • High-floating profile helps it stay visible in rough water
  • Matches a large mayfly hatch well
  • Good choice for trout during surface feeding

Cons

  • Best only when fish are looking up
  • May be too large or conspicuous outside a hatch

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