Barbless Flies

The Rusty Brown Generic Dun

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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: Rusty Brown Dubbing Mix

Specifications

Category

Dry Flies

Target Species

trout

Techniques

casting

Water Column

surface

Conditions

clear water, current

Field Notes

A generic mayfly dun imitation for trout fishing when olive/Baetis mayflies are hatching. Fish it on the surface in rivers and streams during spring and summer hatches, especially in calmer seams and riffles where trout are keying on emerging adults.

Pros

  • Good generic Baetis/olive mayfly imitation
  • Effective during spring and summer hatches
  • Available in small trout-friendly sizes 14 and 16

Cons

  • Best only when fish are feeding on duns or similar mayflies
  • Small dry fly can be hard to see in rough water

Keywords

rustybrowngenericdunbarblessfliesflygreatimitationolivetiscommonlyfoundriversspringsummermonthssizes

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