Orvis UK

Mayfly Spinner

$2.25

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Description

A best seller. When the Mayfly have completed mating after their brief life they die and often fall back on the water. This pattern should be treated with floatant and left static on the surface amongst the dying naturals.

Specifications

Category

Dry Flies

Sink Rate

floating

Target Species

trout

Techniques

finesse

Water Column

surface

Action

dead-drift spent insect

Conditions

clear water, low light

Field Notes

Fish it dead-drifted on the surface as a spent mayfly imitation, especially when naturals are falling back onto the water after mating. Treat it with floatant and leave it static or with very subtle movement in calm water.

Pros

  • Highly realistic spent-mayfly profile
  • Excellent for selective trout during a hatch
  • Floats well when treated with floatant

Cons

  • Best only when fish are keyed on mayflies
  • Can be delicate and hard to see on the water

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