Rusty Spinner
098-16
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The Rusty Spinner is a highly effective dry fly that imitates the spent adult stage of a variety of mayflies, especially Pale Morning Duns (PMDs) and other rust-bodied species. With its slender, reddish-brown body and spent wings, the Rusty Spinner presents a lifelike silhouette that fish recognize during evening and early morning spinner falls.
This pattern excels in calm waters, eddies, and gentle riffles where trout have time to inspect their food. Its flush-floating design mimics the natural stillness of mayflies that have completed mating and now drift helplessly on the surface film—a prime opportunity for opportunistic feeders.
Fish the Rusty Spinner on a long, fine leader for a drag-free drift, using light tippet (5X–6X) for delicate presentation. Watch for subtle rise forms in low light, and target those with a careful upstream cast. Because this pattern matches multiple mayfly species, it’s a must-have for anglers fishing western tailwaters or spring creeks throughout the season.
