Thorax, Olive

HOOK: TMC 100, sizes 14-20

THREAD: Black

WING: White hackle tips

TAIL: Dun hackle or Betts' Tailing Fibers

BODY: Superfine to match natural insect

HACKLE: Light dun. Clip the bottom so it's nearly flush with the body

Uses

Thorax-style dry flies provide a realistic silhouette and were designed to be used on spring creeks and other slow, clear water situations. Use this pattern during hatches of small mayflies when the duns are on the water.

Variations

Vary the color and hook size to match other mayflies.

How to match other mayfly duns

How to Fish

Dress the fly with floatant and use standard dry fly presentations. The fly is intended for slow, smooth flows; it will not float well in rough water.

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