Brown Drake (Ephemera simulans) Cripple
Cripple, Mayfly, Mayfly Cripple
Tied By Brent Jones
Hook: Tiemco (TMC) 200RBL size 10
Thread: Semperfli 8/0 Classic Waxed, Beige
Body Parts: shuck, rib, abdomen, wings, hackle, thorax, head
Materials: Wapsi Antron Yarn, Rusty Orange AY153, UTC Medium Holo Tinsel, Copper, Fly Rite Dubbing, #8 Golden Olive, Fawn Hair, Brown Partridge, Fly Rite Dubbing, #8 Golden Olive, Blended with Wapsi SLF Prism, Chocolate Brown, Thread
Notes:
This is a nice big pattern that has numerous parts and methods which makes it a bit easier for newer tyers to test their skills. It’s designed as a cripple but easily could double as an Emerger or without a front wing even a stonefly.
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