Dry fly
Moose Hair Patterns
Bulky deer-hair family
TroutSurface
A solid river pattern. Imitates adult mayfly, caddis or terrestrial depending on style. 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 summer and autumn 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 adult mayfly, caddis or terrestrial depending on style. Straightforward pattern, proven result. Fish it with confidence when other flies don't move them.
Naturals it imitates
adult mayfly, caddis or terrestrial depending on style
Typical zone & fishable range
usually
Surface
Film
Subsurface
Deep
Setup sensitivity: medium
Quick facts
Tying difficulty
Intermediate
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