Orvis UK

Mayfly Crippled

$2.25
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This is a trout dry fly imitation of a crippled mayfly stuck in the surface film. Fish it d...
Species
trout
Technique
casting, finesse
Water column
surface
Season
Spring
Conditions
clear water, low light
Not ideal for
Can be delicate to fish in rough water

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Description

Not all Mayfly are successful in hatching and those that fail are easy pickings for the trout as they get stuck in the surface film which this fly represents perfectly.

Specifications

Category

Trout Flies

Target Species

trout

Techniques

casting, finesse

Water Column

surface

Action

dead-drift surface film imitation

Conditions

clear water, low light

Field Notes

This is a trout dry fly imitation of a crippled mayfly stuck in the surface film. Fish it during a hatch or whenever trout are keying on emerging insects, using a dead-drift presentation with a drag-free float. It is especially effective in calm water and selective-feeding situations.

Pros

  • Highly realistic mayfly cripple profile
  • Excellent for matching a hatch
  • Floats in the surface film for selective trout

Cons

  • Can be delicate to fish in rough water
  • Best when trout are actively feeding on mayflies

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