Uses
General purpose nymph, especially for imitating small mayflies in rivers. The Micro Mayfly has proven to be one of the best new nymphs of recent years.
Variations
Vary the thorax color to match prevalent natural nymphs prevalent in the stream.
Can be tied with a body of copper wire.
How to Fish
Use trout indicator or tight line presentation to dead-drift fly near the bottom; or use as a dropper from a large dry fly.
Tying Instructions
Treat the wingcase with epoxy, such as Devcon 5 Minute Epoxy. When mayfly nymphs are ready to hatch, their backs get shiny, and this is an important trigger for trout looking for a meal.
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Solano Fly Fishers
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Mercer Micro Mayfly
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Hook:
Thread: Head: Tail: Rib: Body: Wing Case "Stripe": Wing Case: Thorax: Legs: |
2X Heavy, Standard Length, Turned-down eye. E.g., TMC 3769 or equivalent. Size 14-18
8/0, color to match body Small copper bead Three pheasant tail fibers, dyed yellow for olive fly, brown for copper fly Fine silver wire Stripped peacock herl Strand of pearl Flashabou Dark golden brown turkey tail Dubbing of your preference (Haretron, etc.). Olive, brown, peacock are good color choices Pheasant tail fibers |