Dark Hendrickson

Dark Hendrickson Spinners are the first of the larger mayflies to make their return trip to the stream in mating.  The flies gather above appropriate sections of the stream enmasse and begin the ritual of dipping and diving toward the water as males and females create next seasons brood.  These flies are usually the first [...]

Light Hendrickson

Hendrickson Mayflies are one of the larger, early season emergers in Ontario.  Beginning early to midmay and lasting until June, these flies provide some of the first surface action of the season in many areas.  Flies should be tied in sizes that reflect natural insect sizes in the area you intend to fish.  The hendrickson [...]

BWO Emerger

Blue Winged Olives (BWO) are some of the first mayflies to begin hatching in early spring. Surface activity is typically minimal as far as feeding fish goes. You`ll see slight swirls or ever so gentle rises. The fish are likely feeding on the emergers, nymphal shuck dragging behind the emerging insect. Try [...]

Grey Drake Quill Body

Ingredients

Hook 10 - 14 dry fly
Thread Black 8/0
Tail Red Cock fibres
Body stripped peacock herl
Wing Dark grey elk hair tied wulff style
Hackle Red Cock or other dry fly
Head Thread