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.