A natural, early-spring mayfly dry for selective trout. The Dark Hendrickson’s medium-brown/gray-olive body and upright dun wings throw a crisp mayfly silhouette that matches the darker Hendrickson duns during the heart of the hatch.
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When it excels: Early spring Hendrickson periods; late morning through evening on clear freestones and tailwaters
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Why it works: Darker body tone and clean, upright wings match the natural; rides correctly in the film for convincing dead-drifts
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Pack size: 3 flies
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Targets: Trout (rainbow, brown, brook)
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Ready to fish: Sparse, durable tie with consistent proportions for lifelike presentations
How to fish it
Run a 9–12 ft leader with 5X–6X and make reach casts to feed slack for drag-free drifts along soft seams and glide edges; if refusals start, switch to a Hendrickson emerger before the peak or a rusty spinner near dusk. Dress the wing and thorax lightly; keep the abdomen mostly untreated for a natural ride.
Care
Rinse after use and air-dry before boxing; refresh floatation with a powder/shake desiccant as needed.
Satisfaction
30-day returns/exchanges.