A close-up photograph showing the Nelly's Brown Dry Fly in size #10. The fly features a brown body, upright hair wing, and dark hackle, tied to imitate a large mayfly like the March Brown or Brown Drake.

Nelly's Brown Dry Fly

#10
$1.49
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A close-up photograph showing the Nelly's Brown Dry Fly in size #10. The fly features a brown body, upright hair wing, and dark hackle, tied to imitate a large mayfly like the March Brown or Brown Drake.
  • A close-up photograph showing the Nelly's Brown Dry Fly in size #10. The fly features a brown body, upright hair wing, and dark hackle, tied to imitate a large mayfly like the March Brown or Brown Drake.
  • A close-up photograph showing the Nelly's Brown Dry Fly in size #10. The fly features a brown body, upright hair wing, and dark hackle, tied to imitate a large mayfly like the March Brown or Brown Drake.
Nelly's Brown Dry Fly

Nelly's Brown Dry Fly

$1.49
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The Nelly's Brown Dry Fly is a highly versatile pattern known for its effectiveness as a general-purpose brown or tan mayfly imitation. It is particularly effective for mimicking the large March Brown and Brown Drake hatches across various rivers, especially in the Western US. This fly is renowned for its reliable floatation and lifelike appearance, which triggers strikes from trout that are keyed in on a substantial meal during active hatches.

Product Features
  • Versatile Imitation: Effectively suggests a range of larger brown and tan mayflies, making it highly adaptable across different hatches and locations.
  • High Visibility: Features a high, upright wing that is easy for the angler to track on the water, even when fishing in large rivers or varied light conditions.
  • Optimal Buoyancy: The design and materials ensure excellent floatation and a natural presentation in the surface film.
  • Durable Construction: Built with quality materials to ensure longevity and consistent performance on the water.
  • Optimal Sizing: Available in size #10, a crucial size for matching the large natural insects it imitates.

When to Use the Nelly's Brown Dry Fly
The Nelly's Brown excels when larger brown/tan mayflies are present or when prospecting for active fish.
  • March Brown & Brown Drake Hatches: The primary use for this fly is during the hatches of large mayflies like the March Brown or Brown Drake, particularly in spring and early summer.
  • Large Rivers: Its robust design and high visibility make it ideal for fishing large rivers and challenging rapids.
  • Searching Pattern: Can be used effectively as a general searching pattern when no specific hatch is apparent, but you want to cover water with a large, attractive fly.
  • Trophy Trout Hunting: The large size of the fly makes it an excellent choice for targeting larger, more aggressive trout looking for a substantial meal.
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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