Trico Spinner
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The Trico Spinner is an essential dry fly pattern for anglers targeting picky trout during early morning spinner falls. Designed to imitate the spent adult stage of the Tricorythodes mayfly, this fly features a slender black or dark olive body, split tail, and outstretched wings that mimic the distinctive “spent wing” posture of a dying mayfly.
Especially effective in late summer and early fall, the Trico Spinner is a go-to pattern on calm mornings when clouds of tiny mayflies gather to mate and fall spent onto the water. Trout often feed selectively during these events, making accurate imitation and delicate presentation crucial.
To fish the Trico Spinner effectively, use a long, fine leader and target rising fish with a drag-free drift. This fly performs best in spring creeks, tailwaters, and stillwater environments with gentle current and high visibility. Due to its small size and low profile, pairing it with a visible dry fly or using a tandem dry setup can help with tracking in challenging light conditions.
