Black Spinner
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The Black Spinner is a subtle, highly effective dry fly designed to imitate the spent stage of darker-bodied mayflies and other aquatic insects. With a slender black body, outstretched wings, and low-profile silhouette, this pattern mimics the appearance of a mayfly that has completed its mating cycle and now drifts lifelessly on the surface—an irresistible target for opportunistic trout.
Best used during low-light conditions such as dusk or dawn, the Black Spinner shines during evening spinner falls and hatch transitions when fish are keyed in on small, dark silhouettes. Its flush-floating design and fine profile make it especially effective on smooth water, spring creeks, and tailwaters, where trout can be highly selective.
To fish the Black Spinner, use a long, fine leader and focus on achieving a natural, drag-free drift. Target rising fish with accurate casts upstream or slightly across current, and let the fly settle quietly in the feeding lane. This is a go-to pattern for tricky surface feeders and a must-have during summer mayfly activity.
