In this video, Simon ties a fantastic Mahogany Dun nymph. These insects are often overshadowed by their more popular fall counterparts: Blue Winged Olives and the mighty October Caddis. These small mayflies can offer fantastic dry fly fishing if you catch their emergence. If you happen to miss the initial hatch, there generally is a phenomenal evening spinner fall much like the summer PMD/Sulphur hatch. By this time of year, trout are keyed in on feeding on their nymphs. This pattern effectively imitates Mahogany Dun nymphs. Its sheen below the vinyl rib is suggestive of a gas filled emerging nymph. This is exactly what experienced trout are searching for. This fly is a great fall searching nymph; tie some up and enjoy your next day on the water.
Jigged Mahogany Dun
Hook- Ahrex CZ Jig Mini Barbless FW555: Size 14
Bead- Fulling Mill Silver Tungsten Bead: 5//32 or 3.8mm
Thread- Semperfli Nanosilk: Brown
Tail- Whiting Coq De Leon: Medium Pardo
Body- Hareline Vinyl Rib Medium: Brown & Hareline/Hedron Magnum Flashabou Pearl
Thorax- UV2 Fine & Dry Dubbing: Blood Worm
Wing Case- Hareline Cinnamon Tip Turkey Tail
