Far Bank Enterprises

RIO's Morrish May Day

$37.99

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Description

After 40 years of observing mayfly duns on the water and comparing them to the flies we imitate them with, I had a simple but somewhat profound revelation. Duns sit on the water not in the water. Their bodies don't touch the water and their tails are nowhere near the surface. When fish look up at duns, there is nothing more than a light semi-round impression of the insect, and that impression is far smaller than the impression of a typical parachute-style fly with a tail that supports it. Most duns we fish have an imprint more like a spinner, and that just isn't right. This fly addresses these shortcomings and has a small light footprint complimented by a strong buoyant wing profile. Try it, it works really well.

Specifications

Category

Dry Flies

Target Species

trout

Techniques

finesse, casting

Water Column

surface

Conditions

clear water, open water, current

Field Notes

This is a mayfly dun imitation designed to ride high and sit lightly on the surface film. Use it during mayfly hatches on calm to moderately moving water when trout are keying on emerging or freshly hatched duns. A drag-free dead drift and delicate presentation are the most effective approaches.

Pros

  • Small footprint better matches natural duns
  • Strong buoyant wing profile helps it float well
  • Good choice for selective trout during a hatch

Cons

  • Can be hard to see in glare or rough water
  • Less effective when fish are feeding below the surface

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