Dry FliesRazor Mayfly
The Razor Mayfly is an innovative foam-bodied mayfly pattern that uses thin Razor Foam for a slim, realistic profile with unsinkable floatation. The EP fiber wing and quality hackle create an impressionistic mayfly silhouette. Available in Green Drake, PMD, Pink Lady, Baetis, and Callibaetis variations to cover all major hatches.
Spring, Summer, Fall
Intermediate
Trout
Overview
The Razor Mayfly was developed at Blue Ribbon Flies using thin Razor Foam to create a more realistic mayfly profile than traditional foam patterns. Available in five color variations to match major mayfly hatches: Green Drake, PMD, Pink Lady (Epeorus), Baetis, and Callibaetis. The foam body provides unsinkable floatation while maintaining a realistic slim profile.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Tiemco 100 or Umpqua U001, #12-20 (varies by variation)
Thread: Ultra Thread, 8/0 or 14/0, black or grey brown
Tail: Coq de Leon, light speckled
Body: Razor Foam, opaque olive (drake/Baetis), translucent yellow (PMD), opaque pink (Pink Lady), or opaque tan (Callibaetis)
Wing: EP Fibers, ocean grey, grey, white, or BWO Trigger Point (varies by variation)
Hackle: Grizzly dyed yellow (drake), medium dun (PMD/Baetis), barred ginger (Pink Lady), or grizzly (Callibaetis)
Fishing Tips
Season
Varies by version - Green Drake (late spring/early summer), PMD (summer), Pink Lady (summer), Baetis (spring/fall), Callibaetis (summer on stillwater). Choose the appropriate variation for your hatch.
Presentation
Dead drift in the surface film. The foam body keeps the fly riding correctly without adjustment. The pattern works well in both flat water and moderate currents.
When to Use
Best when you need a durable mayfly pattern that won't sink after multiple fish. Excellent for long sessions or when fishing broken water where traditional patterns require constant maintenance.
Water Type
The various versions cover both moving water (Green Drake, PMD, Pink Lady, Baetis) and stillwater (Callibaetis). Choose the appropriate version for your water type.
Rigging Suggestions
Fish on 9-15 foot leader with appropriate tippet for size. The foam provides enough floatation to support a small dropper nymph on the larger sizes.
Visibility & Floatation
EP fiber wings provide good visibility against most backgrounds. Excellent floatation from Razor Foam. Floats all day without waterlogging or losing profile.
