Barbless Flies

The Grey Generic Dun

$3

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Description

This fly is a great generic imitation of all Olive's ( Baëtis ) commonly found in all rivers throughout the UK in the Spring and Summer months. This fly is only available in sizes 14 & 16. Features: Hook: AHREX FW503 Size 14 & 16 Wing: Mallard Flank Rust Brown Hackle: Dark Dun Tail: Dark Dun Body: Grey Dubbing Mix

Specifications

Category

Dry Flies

Target Species

trout

Techniques

casting, finesse

Water Column

surface

Action

dead-drift

Conditions

clear water, open water

Field Notes

A generic mayfly dun imitation for trout feeding on olive/Baetis hatches in rivers. Fish it as a dead-drift dry fly during spring and summer hatch periods, especially when fish are taking insects off the surface.

Pros

  • Good generic olive/Baetis imitation
  • Works well during common river hatches
  • Simple, effective dry-fly profile

Cons

  • Only available in sizes 14 and 16
  • Best when fish are actively rising to duns

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