
Dry fly
Kite's Imperial
Delicate pale dry
Trout · GraylingSurface
A solid river pattern. Imitates general upwing; light terrestrial; pale adult insect. Does what it says, no fuss. The sort of fly you tie on and get on with the day.
Fish this when
Fish it during early season and summer on river. Use it when the naturals are about and fish are feeding seriously. Have it ready for selective moments.
Why it works
It works because the profile reads as general upwing; light terrestrial; pale adult insect. Straightforward pattern, proven result. Fish it with confidence when other flies don't move them.
Naturals it imitates
general upwing; light terrestrial; pale adult insect
Typical zone & fishable range
usually
Surface
Film
Subsurface
Deep
Setup sensitivity: medium
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