Under the Mayfly

Here is a recent pic of the underside of a male dun

Ephemera danica, freshly emerged from the nymphal case.

A size #10 mayfly hook should suffice

Mayfly Time

Some mayflies in a box

Some represent nymphs, some emergers, then duns.

Later in the day watch for spinners

Watch the fish to see which stage they are eating,

choose a matching artificial. 

You may be rewarded with something like this

Reversed Parachute Ephemera danica emerger

Reversed Parachute Ephemera danica emerger

Mustad barbless #10

Put floatant on the hackle, degrease the tippet.

This is an extremely effective presentation for mayfly hatches.

Tie to match the size and colour of your hatch.

Ephemera Danica time

I saw this little beauty today, she is early this year.

There was a strong hatch with fish feeding on nymphs, emergers and duns.

It looks like being a fine summer; hope yours is too.

I'm off to tie a stack of mayflies for my next trip.