Midge / EmergersTak's Baetis Emerger
This pattern is an effective imitation of a Baetis mayfly in its emergent stage. The soft hackle and trailing shuck give it a highly realistic profile.
Spring, Fall
Intermediate
Trout
Overview
A subtle and deadly emerger designed by Takuya Ishinabe, it features a slim, dubbed body, sparse trailing shuck, and CDC wing. It rides low in the surface film and is a go-to pattern during Baetis hatches. Its minimalist profile works especially well in pressured water.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Tiemco #16-20 200R
Thread: Olive UTC 70
Tail: Brown Antron
Body: Olive Micro Tubing
Legs: Brown Antron
Collar: Natural CDC Oiler Puff
Thorax: Olive Superfine Dubbing
Wing: White McFlylon
Fishing Tips
Season
This pattern is most effective in the Spring and Fall, during Baetis hatches.
Presentation
Fish this pattern in the surface film or just below, where Baetis mayflies typically emerge.
When to Use
Use during a Baetis hatch or when fish are feeding just below the surface.
Water Type
This pattern is primarily for moving water.
Rigging Suggestions
Use this pattern as a dropper off a dry fly during a hatch.
Visibility & Floatation
This fly is designed to sink slightly below the surface. The hackle and tail help to make it highly visible to fish.
