Dry FliesPurple Haze
The Purple Haze is a highly effective dry fly pattern that's easy to see and effective across a wide range of conditions. Its purple body and parachute style make it a great choice during a mayfly hatch or as a general attractor pattern.
Spring, Summer, Fall
Intermediate
Trout
Overview
The Purple Haze is a versatile dry fly pattern known for its visibility and effectiveness across a range of hatches. While traditionally tied with purple thread or floss and a parachute post, tiers often experiment with different dubbing colors, post materials (like poly yarn or CDC), and hackle types to suit specific waters and lighting conditions.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Tiemco 100, size #12-#20
Thread: Purple 8/0 Uni-Thread
Tail: Moose body hair
Body: Purple Superfine dubbing
Ribbing: Fine copper wire
Hackle: Grizzly saddle hackle
Wingpost: White calf body hair
Fishing Tips
Season
This fly is most effective in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
Presentation
Use standard dry fly presentations such as upstream and across and dead drift.
When to Use
During a mayfly hatch or as a general attractor pattern.
Water Type
Both stillwater and moving water.
Rigging Suggestions
Use a standard dry fly setup with a 9-foot leader ending in 5X or 6X tippet.
Visibility & Floatation
The parachute style and calf hair wingpost make this fly highly visible and it floats well due to the hackle and dubbing.
