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Catskill Mayfly Dry Flies
Catskill Mayflies are the an Art and Science all their own. Originating in the Eastern USA as patterns to imitate the common Mayfly species, these fly patterns have become the standard for dry fly fishing all over the country.
	Quill Gordon	The Quill Gordon is the probably most famous of the traditional Catskill dry fly dressings. It was originated by Theodore Gordon, an innovator of American dry-fly fishing.
	Hendrickson	This fly imitates the prolific Hendrickson mayfly (female). Tie these on the leader from May-June
	Red Quill	Another great Catskill dry fly dressing. The male imitation of the Hendrickson mayfly - hatches in early May
	Cream Variant	Often referred to as the Pale Morning Dun
	March Brown	The first large mayfly to appear each spring. Large and meaty for a Mayfly imitation, but trout love it! A great choice for early season fishing April-May.
	Grey Fox	The Grey Fox pattern was originated by Catskills legend Preston Jennings. Developed in the East, but very effective for Western tan colored mayflies. This is the tier's favorite fly!
	Grey Fox Variant	The Grey Fox Variant pattern imitates the Green Drake Mayfly.
	Light Cahill	Originated by Dan Cahill, who fished New York and Pennsylvania waters in the 1920s. Both Light and Dark versions available. Usually fish the Darks March-July. Try the light variants May - September.
	Dun Variant	Another common mayfly pattern. Duns are known to be very clumsy immediately following emergence and make easy targets. Ranibow trout go crazy when this hatch is on!
	Flick's Blue Winged Olive	The Blue Wing Olive is a basic mayfly imitation. Good all year and produces even better tied without wings Hatches on and off, May - September
	Biot Body Blue Wing Olive (BWO)	Blue Wing Olive flies are a "go-to" fly for many anglers on those grey, overcast and rainy days. Fish will target the small - always hatching - bugs, especially following a rain shower with they are knocked out of the air and litter the water surface.
	Olive Dun	Used to represent any fly of similar coloration
	Adams	The Adams is one fly you should always have in your flybox. The coloration is varied enough to imitate many types of mayflies.