Catskill Mayfly Dry Flies
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Quill Gordon
6 Flies for $9.90
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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.
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Hendrickson
6 Flies for $9.90
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This fly imitates the prolific Hendrickson mayfly (female).
Tie these on the leader from May-June
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Red Quill
6 Flies for $9.90
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Another great Catskill dry fly dressing.
The male imitation of the Hendrickson mayfly - hatches in early May
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Cream Variant
6 Flies for $9.90
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Often referred to as the Pale Morning Dun
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March Brown
6 Flies for $9.90
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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.
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Grey Fox
6 Flies for $9.90
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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!
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Grey Fox Variant
6 Flies for $9.90
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The Grey Fox Variant pattern imitates the Greeen Drake Mayfly.
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Light Cahill
6 Flies for $9.90
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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.
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Dun Variant
6 Flies for $9.90
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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!
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Flick's Blue Winged Olive
6 Flies for $9.90
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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
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Olive Dun
6 Flies for $9.90
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Used to represent any fly of similar coloration
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Adams
6 Flies for $9.90
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The Adams is one fly you should always have in your flybox.
The coloration is varied enough to imitate many types of mayflies.
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