Hairwing Hex


Fly: Bob Erickson, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: TMC 200R
Thread: Uni 8/0
Tail: Wood Duck
Short tail and shellback: Moose
Rib: Yellow 6/0 thread
Abdomen: Dubbing blend
Thorax: Dubbing blend
Hackle: Barred Ginger and Yellow
Wing: Deer as in Rene Harrop Hairwing Dun

Note: A pattern for that last half hour before dark when the fully emerged Hexes, or Drakes as they are known in Maine, are on the water. These mayflies are huge and bring up big brook trout. The hatch typically starts at dusk and is heaviest for a few nights around July 4th.

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