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Brown Haze Dry Fly
$1.49
The Brown Haze Dry Fly is a highly effective variation of the popular Purple Haze, using more natural, earth-toned colors. This parachute-style fly is an excellent imitation for a wide range of mayfly hatches, including Blue Wing Olives (BWOs), March Browns, Mahogany Duns, and even Green Drakes. Its more muted coloration makes it particularly useful when fishing in technical waters or for selective trout that are wary of brighter patterns. The combination of a high-visibility wing post and a natural body gives anglers a versatile, all-around dry fly for many different hatches.
Product Features
- Natural Coloration: The earth-toned body and hackle offer a more natural and realistic presentation than brighter attractor patterns.
- Versatile Imitation: This fly effectively mimics numerous mayfly hatches throughout the season, from early spring to late fall.
- High Visibility Post: The bright parachute post makes tracking the fly on the water easy, even from a distance.
- Reliable Float: Tied in the parachute style, it sits perfectly in the surface film for a realistic and drag-free drift.
- Barbed Hook: Tied on a premium, sharp barbed hook for confident and secure hook-ups.
- Optimal Sizing: Available in sizes #10 and #12, covering the ideal range for imitating larger mayfly species.
When to Use the Brown Haze
The Brown Haze is a fantastic choice for nearly any situation where trout are feeding on or near the surface, especially when a more subtle imitation is required.
- General Purpose Mayfly: Use it whenever you see surface activity but can't identify the specific mayfly hatch.
- Technical Waters: The subtle coloration and realistic profile make it a great go-to for pressured fish in clear tailwaters.
- Spring and Fall Hatches: Particularly effective during BWO and March Brown hatches in the spring and fall.
- Day and Evening Fishing: Its versatility allows it to be used throughout the day, from the bright sun of midday to the fading light of evening hatches.
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