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Borcher’s Drake Dry Fly
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Borcher’s Drake Dry Fly
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Description
Description
A legendary pattern originating from Michigan's famous Au Sable River in the mid-1900s, the Borcher’s Drake Dry Fly is a versatile and highly effective "match-the-hatch" pattern. Known for its buggy appearance and ability to imitate a wide range of dark-colored mayflies, this fly is a must-have in fly boxes from the Midwest to the Catskills.
Product Features
- Versatile Imitation: This pattern is a superb general imitation for numerous dark mayflies, including Hendricksons, March Browns, Mahoganies, Isonychias, and Black Quills.
- Proven Design: Available in traditional Catskill or modern parachute styles, the fly features a realistic profile with often longer-than-normal tails and a durable body.
- High Visibility: Parachute versions offer excellent visibility with a bright post, making the fly easy to track in fading light or broken water.
- Barbed Hook: Tied on a premium, sharp barbed hook for confident hook-ups and reliable fish retention.
- Optimal Sizing: Typically available in sizes #10, #12, #14, and #16, to cover the size range of various "drake" hatches.
When to Use the Borcher’s Drake Dry Fly
The Borcher's Drake is a go-to pattern during the significant mayfly hatches of late spring and early summer. It excels in both matching the hatch and as a searching pattern.
- Early Season Staple: Use this fly heavily in May and June in Michigan and other regions when large, dark mayflies are emerging.
- Matching Dark Hatches: It's especially effective when fish are keying in on dark-bodied insects, often imitating the spinner stage of various species.
- Searching Pattern: Don't hesitate to fish the Borcher's Drake blindly when no specific hatch is apparent; its "buggy" appearance often triggers strikes.
- Riffles and Runs: The durable and buoyant design works well in faster currents and riffles where these larger mayflies often emerge.
HANDLE WITH CARE: Hooks are extremely sharp. Please handle with care to avoid injury.
NOTE: As these flies are hand-tied, slight variations in color and size may occur between batches.
SAFETY WARNING: This product contains small parts and sharp hooks. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Use with caution.
WARNING: WARNING: This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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