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Trico Mayfly Nymphs & Emergers

DiscountFlies Trico Mayfly Nymphs and Emergers Are Tied on Gamakatsu, Tiemco or Daiichi Hooks, By The Worlds Finest Fly Tier's. Experience True Fly Shop Quality Flies On Your Next Fly Fishing Trip!
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Pheasant Tail
Quantity in Basket: None |Code: N-PHTA |Shipping Weight: 0.01 ounces
Note: This product contains wildlife, which cannot be exported beyond the U.S. and its territories.
$1.43/each

1 Fly $2.31

2-3 Flies $1.73

4-6 Flies $1.55

7-11 Flies $1.48

12+ Flies $1.43

Quantity in Basket: None |Code: N-PHTA |Shipping Weight: 0.01 ounces
Note: This product contains wildlife, which cannot be exported beyond the U.S. and its territories.
Description There are over 600 mayfly nymph species, of which most are brown, and very similar in appearance to the Pheasant Tail Nymph.

Originally tied by Frank Sawyer, this pattern has been tweaked over the years, and continues to catch amazing numbers of fish. Keep a good selection of this trout fly.

The Pheasant Tail accurately matches the Hatch of the following Mayflies:
  • Baetis
  • Dark Green Drake
  • Flav or Lesser Green Drake
  • Green Drake - Western
  • Green Drake - Eastern
  • Grey Drake
  • Hendrickson
  • Pale Morning Dun
  • Pink Lady or Slate Brown Nymph
  • Quill Gordon
  • Red Quill
  • Sulphur Dun
  • White Winged Sulfur Dun

Additionally, it works well as a Midge imitation!
There are over 600 mayfly nymph species, of which most are brown, and very similar in appearance to the Pheasant Tail Nymph.

Originally tied by Frank Sawyer, this pattern has been tweaked over the years, and continues to catch amazing numbers of fish. Keep a good selection of this trout fly.

The Pheasant Tail accurately matches the Hatch of the following Mayflies:
  • Baetis
  • Dark Green Drake
  • Flav or Lesser Green Drake
  • Green Drake - Western
  • Green Drake - Eastern
  • Grey Drake
  • Hendrickson
  • Pale Morning Dun
  • Pink Lady or Slate Brown Nymph
  • Quill Gordon
  • Red Quill
  • Sulphur Dun
  • White Winged Sulfur Dun

Additionally, it works well as a Midge imitation!

1 Fly $2.31

2-3 Flies $1.73

4-6 Flies $1.55

7-11 Flies $1.48

12+ Flies $1.43

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Size 12 (243 Available)
Size 14 (121 Available)
Size 16 (338 Available)
Size 18 (597 Available)
Size 20 (106 Available)
Size 22 (201 Available)
Size 24 (463 Available)
RS2 - Black Sparkle Wing
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$1.40/each

1 Fly $2.26

2-3 Flies $1.70

4-6 Flies $1.51

7-11 Flies $1.45

12+ Flies $1.40

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Description As with many proven patterns, the RS2 also was given an upgrade with the addition of the flash back. In this case the wing bud present on the original is replaced with woven Mylar sparkle wing. Fished behind a Parachute Adams or matching the hatch, you'll soon find this pattern in every color as a staple in your fly box.
As with many proven patterns, the RS2 also was given an upgrade with the addition of the flash back. In this case the wing bud present on the original is replaced with woven Mylar sparkle wing. Fished behind a Parachute Adams or matching the hatch, you'll soon find this pattern in every color as a staple in your fly box.

1 Fly $2.26

2-3 Flies $1.70

4-6 Flies $1.51

7-11 Flies $1.45

12+ Flies $1.40

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Size 16 (185 Available)
Size 18 (114 Available)
Size 20 (Join Waitlist)
Size 22 (71 Available)
RS2 Black
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$1.40/each

1 Fly $2.26

2-3 Flies $1.70

4-6 Flies $1.51

7-11 Flies $1.45

12+ Flies $1.40

Quantity in Basket: None |Code: N-RS2B |Shipping Weight: 0.01 ounces
Description The RS2 is one of the most recognized patterns available. Originator Rim Chung developed this pattern to mimic the natural emergent stage of a mayfly in it's most vulnerable state. RS2, meaning Rims Semblance 2 is as the name suggests, his second and final version of the intended pattern.
The RS2 is one of the most recognized patterns available. Originator Rim Chung developed this pattern to mimic the natural emergent stage of a mayfly in it's most vulnerable state. RS2, meaning Rims Semblance 2 is as the name suggests, his second and final version of the intended pattern.

1 Fly $2.26

2-3 Flies $1.70

4-6 Flies $1.51

7-11 Flies $1.45

12+ Flies $1.40

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Size 16 (512 Available)
Size 18 (622 Available)
Size 20 (172 Available)
Size 22 (473 Available)
RS2 Olive
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★★★★★ ★★★★★
$1.40/each

1 Fly $2.26

2-3 Flies $1.70

4-6 Flies $1.51

7-11 Flies $1.45

12+ Flies $1.40

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Description The RS2 is an emerger, but is also very effective fished as a nymph. The inventor of the RS2, Rim Chung, since inventing this pattern, has never fished another fly, and is always the guy on the river catching all the fish!
The RS2 is an emerger, but is also very effective fished as a nymph. The inventor of the RS2, Rim Chung, since inventing this pattern, has never fished another fly, and is always the guy on the river catching all the fish!

1 Fly $2.26

2-3 Flies $1.70

4-6 Flies $1.51

7-11 Flies $1.45

12+ Flies $1.40

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Size 16 (73 Available)
Size 18 (198 Available)
Size 20 (243 Available)
Size 22 (275 Available)
Mercury Baetis
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★★★★★ ★★★★★
$1.40/each

1 Fly $2.26

2-3 Flies $1.70

4-6 Flies $1.51

7-11 Flies $1.45

12+ Flies $1.40

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Description The Mercury Baetis is tied with a small, highly reflective bead, which gives the appearance of a gas bubble, used by the natural insect to float to the surface.

This is a very effective baetis pattern.

Use this fly during a Baetis Hatch, a Flav Hatch, a Trico Hatch or a Midge Hatch. It works well for all!
The Mercury Baetis is tied with a small, highly reflective bead, which gives the appearance of a gas bubble, used by the natural insect to float to the surface.

This is a very effective baetis pattern.

Use this fly during a Baetis Hatch, a Flav Hatch, a Trico Hatch or a Midge Hatch. It works well for all!

1 Fly $2.26

2-3 Flies $1.70

4-6 Flies $1.51

7-11 Flies $1.45

12+ Flies $1.40

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Size 18 (375 Available)
Size 20 (650 Available)
Size 22 (348 Available)
Pheasant Tail - Olive
Quantity in Basket: None |Code: N-PTOL |Shipping Weight: 0.01 ounces
Note: This product contains wildlife, which cannot be exported beyond the U.S. and its territories.
$1.43/each

1 Fly $2.31

2-3 Flies $1.73

4-6 Flies $1.55

7-11 Flies $1.48

12+ Flies $1.43

Quantity in Basket: None |Code: N-PTOL |Shipping Weight: 0.01 ounces
Note: This product contains wildlife, which cannot be exported beyond the U.S. and its territories.
Description There are over 600 mayfly nymph species, of which most are brown, and the bulk of the remainder are olive, and very similar in appearance to the pheasant tail nymph. Originally tied by Frank Sawyer, this pattern has been tweaked over the years, and continues to sell well because of its effectiveness. Keep a good selection of this trout fly.
There are over 600 mayfly nymph species, of which most are brown, and the bulk of the remainder are olive, and very similar in appearance to the pheasant tail nymph. Originally tied by Frank Sawyer, this pattern has been tweaked over the years, and continues to sell well because of its effectiveness. Keep a good selection of this trout fly.

1 Fly $2.31

2-3 Flies $1.73

4-6 Flies $1.55

7-11 Flies $1.48

12+ Flies $1.43

Enter Quantity for Each Size and Click "Add to Cart"
Size 12 (43 Available)
Size 14 (50 Available)
Size 16 (56 Available)
Size 18 (142 Available)
Trico Emerger
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★★★★★ ★★★★★
$1.46/each

1 Fly $2.36

2-3 Flies $1.77

4-6 Flies $1.58

7-11 Flies $1.51

12+ Flies $1.46

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Description John Barr's Emerger pattern has many hats...BWO, PMD as well as this perfect little Trico. Fish during the hatch with a Parachute Trico or in the winter as a winter baetis.
John Barr's Emerger pattern has many hats...BWO, PMD as well as this perfect little Trico. Fish during the hatch with a Parachute Trico or in the winter as a winter baetis.

1 Fly $2.36

2-3 Flies $1.77

4-6 Flies $1.58

7-11 Flies $1.51

12+ Flies $1.46

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Size 18 (34 Available)
Size 20 (38 Available)
Size 22 (110 Available)
Big Bear Baetis
Quantity in Basket: None |Code: N-BBBWO |Shipping Weight: 0.01 ounces
Note: This product contains wildlife, which cannot be exported beyond the U.S. and its territories.
$1.65/each

1 Fly $2.66

2-3 Flies $2.00

4-6 Flies $1.78

7-11 Flies $1.70

12+ Flies $1.65

Quantity in Basket: None |Code: N-BBBWO |Shipping Weight: 0.01 ounces
Note: This product contains wildlife, which cannot be exported beyond the U.S. and its territories.
Description A classic baetis pattern made with a simple combination of materials.  The result is a very slim, segmented fly that has fooled many fish.

A few variations with different legs:

A classic baetis pattern made with a simple combination of materials.  The result is a very slim, segmented fly that has fooled many fish.

A few variations with different legs:

1 Fly $2.66

2-3 Flies $2.00

4-6 Flies $1.78

7-11 Flies $1.70

12+ Flies $1.65

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Size 16 (132 Available)
Size 18 (148 Available)
Size 20 (122 Available)

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Trico Mayflies (Tricorythodes) begin their hatch as early as June, with hatches extending through September. These minute (Size #18 - #24) mayflies often hatch late in the evening, or early in the morning, with spinner falls mid-day, offering all day action. Male spinners have black bodies, while females are shades of olive, black and brown.

When trico's are present, they are generally abundant. Because of the sheer abundance of available food, rising trout will seldom move laterally to eat. Use 6x or smaller tippet.

DiscountFlies Trico Nymphs Are Tied on Gamakatsu, Tiemco or Daiichi Hooks, By The Worlds Finest Fly Tier's. Experience True Fly Shop Quality Flies On Your Next Fly Fishing Trip!

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