Uses
When a nymph is mature and the dun is moments from emerging, the wingcase often englarges and develops a shine. The epoxy on this fly imitates that feature. This pattern imitates the nymph form of the green drake mayfly. Similar ties can be developed for other mayfly species.
Variations
Vary the hook size to match different green drake species.
flyMatchHow to match different green drake nymphs
How to Fish
Dead drift the fly near the bottom during the green drake hatch season. The best time to use it is beginning about two hours before the hatch. Use the indicator or tight line presentations.
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Solano Fly Fishers
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Mercer Poxyback Green Drake Nymph
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Hook:
Thread: Tail: Back: Gills: Rib: Abdomen: Wing Case: Legs: Thorax Head: |
200R, sizes 10-12
Olive Three grouse or hen saddle fibers Dark golden brown turkey One or two olive filoplumes Copper wire Dark brown-olive Antron Dark turkey. When fly is completed, put one drop of 5-minute expoxy on top of the wingcase and let it dry while the fly is upright. Grouse tied flat over thorax Same as abdomen. Pick out dubbing so it's fuzzy. Same as abdomen |