March Brown

March Brown

Wet Fly

Tied By Darrell Olson

Hook: GCO #9221, Size 14

Thread: Uni-Thread 70 Denier Black

Materials- tag: Gold French Tinsel – Extra Small tail: Bronze Mallard Flank Barbs body: Hare’s Ear Dubbing rib: Gold French Tinsel – Extra Small hackle: Speckled Partridge wing: Hen Pheasant Wing Slips

Notes:

March Brown Wet Fly

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The March Brown wet fly is an excellent pattern for imitating mayfly nymphs and emergers. It’s particularly effective during mayfly hatches, when fish are actively feeding on the surface.