Dead Drake

Created by Jeff Morgan

HOOK: Dai Riki 300, size 6-10 TAILS: Dark moose or dun-dyed grizzly stripped hackle stem RIBBING: Olive thread BODY: Cream dubbing, covered with cream deer hair WING: Mixed dun and white antron, barred with permanent marker (optional) THORAX: Olive and cream deer hair, dubbed with figure-8 wraps

Uses

Imitates the spinner stage of a large mayfly. This pattern uses deer hair dubbing; see Deer Hair Dubbing--The Sequel.

Variations

Vary body color to match other mayflies. Dubbed deer hair emergers are suitable for flies that are size 14 and larger.

How to Fish

Use standard dry fly presentations.

Tying Instructions

1. De-barb hook, insert in vise, and start thread.

 
2. Tie in three tails and secure them into place.

 
3. Tie in deer hair and dub body from front to back so your thread ends up at the back of the body.

 
4. Pull deer hair over the top, rib fly with olive thread.

 
5. Tie in wings, secure with figure-8 wraps.

 
6. Mix deer hair and dub in figure-8 wraps.

 
7. Whip-finish and trim thread.