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

casting, finesse

Water Column

surface

Action

floating

Conditions

clear water, open water, low light

Field Notes

A mayfly dun imitation designed to sit lightly on the surface with a small footprint and buoyant wing profile. Best used during mayfly hatches on calm to moderate water when trout are keying on emerging or freshly hatched duns. Present it with a drag-free drift for the most natural look.

Pros

  • Very realistic low-profile mayfly dun silhouette
  • Buoyant wing helps it ride high and visible
  • Good match for selective trout during hatches

Cons

  • May be too specific for non-hatch conditions
  • Delicate dry-fly profile can require careful presentation

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