Emergers & Cripples
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Mayflies are the preferred food for many trout populations.
Mayflies are the preferred food for many trout populations. Mayflies are very vulnerable during their emergence on the water. Some even have a hard time with the transition and become crippled. Trout love this stage of a hatch. While technically only baetis and callibaetis (mayflies and blue wing olives/blue duns) have an aquatic emergence stage, some caddis, stoneflies and midges can become crippled and become easy prey. Its a must-have group of flies. Here is the one of largest selection of emergers and cripples that you will find anywhere.
Pale Morning Dun Cripple When trout key on struggling mayflies instead of perfect duns, a cripple pattern can outfish a traditional dry...
View full detailsIngenious design keeps this offering hanging in the surface film, where midges often get trapped. Trapped emergers are a buffet line trout just ...
View full detailsA great little emerger/midge pattern that is sure to work wonders in rivers, lakes, and ponds. A black tungsten bead is used for some weight and t...
View full detailsAn import from New Zealand. A robust pheasant tail, with a full bodied silhouette. A great addition to your beadhead arsenal.
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An excellent pattern for imitating all sorts of emerging mayfly nymphs. Combines the attributes of the beadhead nymph with the attributes of an ...
View full detailsPink Ladies aren't near as common as a bwo or pmd, and are often mistaken for them. However, when they are hatching you can bet that a mayfly imit...
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