Dry FliesThe Magic Dun Soft Hackle
This pattern blends the effectiveness of a dun with the enticing movement of a soft hackle.
Spring, Summer
Advanced
Trout
Overview
The Magic Dun Soft Hackle is a subtle and impressionistic mayfly emerger pattern. It's tied with a slender dubbed body in a natural dun or olive shade, ribbed with fine wire for segmentation, and finished with a sparse partridge or hen soft hackle to imitate the emerging wings or legs. It excels in slower currents during mayfly hatches and is perfect for swinging or dead drifting just beneath the surface.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Hanak H 230 BL Standard Nymph Hook
Thread: 8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge - Gray
Tail & Hackle: Whiting Bantam Hen Cape
Body: Peacock Quill - Natural
Thorax: Super Fine Dry Fly Dubbing - Blue Winged Olive
Head: Loon Fluorescing UV Clear Fly Finish
Fishing Tips
Season
Spring, Summer
Presentation
Upstream dead drift
When to Use
During hatches
Water Type
Moving Water
Rigging Suggestions
Light tippet to ensure natural float
Visibility & Floatation
Floats, CDC enhances floatation and visibility
