This fly is a Mayfly imitation that originates from USA but is effective anywhere there are mayflies and trout. It is certainly a must-have fly here in NZ. Particularly good on fast flowing sections of rivers due to the high buoyancy provided by the deer hair body.

Tying Pattern:

Hook: 10 – 18

Thread: Black

Tail: Deer or moose hair (could use brown cock hackle-fibres

Body: Clipped natural deer hair

Hackle: Brown cock

Wings: Grizzle cock hackle tips