Mayfly - Brown
039-10
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The Mayfly - Brown is a versatile dry fly designed to imitate a wide range of brown-bodied adult mayflies. With its naturally tapered brown body, upright wings, and balanced hackle, this pattern sits cleanly in the surface film—making it an excellent choice when trout are keyed in on drifting duns. Its realistic silhouette and muted coloration help fool selective fish feeding in clear, calm water.
This fly excels during March Brown, Pale Morning Dun (PMD), and late-summer mayfly hatches when trout focus on adult insects rather than emergers. The brown coloration blends naturally into most river environments, offering just enough contrast for trout to track the fly without appearing unnatural. It performs especially well on technical water where precise presentation is critical.
Best for:
- March Brown, PMD, and other brown-bodied mayfly hatches
- Clear, slow-moving water with selective trout
- Spring through early fall surface feeding activity
📌 Pro Tip: Fish this pattern with a slack-line or reach cast to ensure a drag-free drift. It also works well as the lead fly in a dry-dropper setup with a small beadhead emerger trailing below.
