Grey Wulff
A classic mayfly imitation with a deer/elk hair wing, offering high visibility and buoyancy. Perfect for hatches or searching patterns.
How It’s Tied
The Grey Wulff combines fine dubbing, calf tail, and saddle hackle. Its body is made from grey or tan dubbed fur, while the tail and divided wings use calf tail fibers. Wrapped saddle hackle gives the fly its signature bushy profile.
What It Mimics
This pattern imitates adult mayflies, especially drakes and duns. The bushy hackle and divided wings keep it riding high on the water, ideal for rough or fast currents where natural insects struggle. Its profile and color closely match various mayfly species.
Where It’s Used
Effective in freshwater streams and rivers, the Grey Wulff excels in fast-flowing or choppy water. Its buoyant design ensures visibility for both angler and fish.
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Bumblebee Fly
Though not a typical food source for fish, the Bumblebee fly’s high-contrast body makes it an excellent attractor pattern.
How It’s Tied
The fly’s body is built with alternating bands of black and yellow dubbing or foam, replicating a bee’s distinctive coloration.
The wing is made from white or clear synthetic materials like poly yarn or Antron. Tied at the head and flared backward, it mimics the appearance of a bee’s wings.
What It Mimics
True to its name, the Bumblebee fly imitates a bumblebee or honeybee. While fish rarely feed on bees, the fly’s bold colors and fluttering motion can trigger aggressive strikes, making it a reliable attractor pattern.
Where It’s Used
This fly excels in small streams and ponds during warmer months when terrestrial insects are abundant. It works best when cast near overhanging vegetation or under trees, where fish expect falling insects.
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