Catskill Blue Winged Olive

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Catskill Blue Winged Olive

Hook: Dry fly, size 12 to 24

Thread: Olive

Tail: Medium dun hackle barbs

Body: 3 parts olive and 1 part pale morning dun dubbing, well mixed

Wings: Medium dun hen hackle tips

Hackle: Medium dun


Originally submitted by Joel Susen (aka Capt. Ahab)

Notes: Olive bodied duns of varying sizes and species are a very common sight on streams and rivers. Emergence of these mayflies often can be seen occurring year round in different climates across the United States.

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