Category: Cripple

Callibaetis cripple (Speckled Dun) Callibaetis ferrugineus – lakes

Cripple, Mayfly, Mayfly Cripple

Tied By Brent Jones

Hook: TMC 200 size 16

Thread: Semperfli 8/0 Classic Waxed, Beige

Body Parts: tail, rib, abdomen, wings, thorax, hackle, head 

Materials: Wapsi Barred Mallard Flank, Tan MBF041, UTC Ultra Wire, X-Small Gold, Wapsi Barred Mallard Flank, Tan MBF041, Wapsi Barred Mallard Flank, Tan MBF041, Fly Rite Dubbing, #19 Light Tan, Whiting Bronze Grade, Cree, Thread

Notes:

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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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Mahogany Dun Cripple (Paraleptophlebia)

Cripple, Mayfly, Mayfly Cripple

Tied By Brent Jones

Hook: Orvis Big Eye Dry Fly, 4641 size 14

Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed 8/0, Rust

Materials- shuck: Arizona Semi Seal, Redish Brown 26 abdomen: Spirit River UV2, Fine & Dry Rust wing: 2mm Craft Foam, Tan thorax: Arizona Semi Seal, Redish Brown 26 hackle: Whiting Bronze Grade Saddle, Medium Dun head: Thread

Notes:

I’m Mahogany Dun Cripple (Paraleptophlebia)