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A “Dun” is that stage of the life cycle of a Mayfly when it emerges and rests on the surface of the water or nearby vegetation whilst its wings dry. During the Dun stage it is very vulnerable to passing and searching fish.
The Baetis Dun is a generic representation for members of the “Baetidae” family of Mayflies.
If you have a look at Baetidae there are fundamentals of shape that are common across the species and captured by this pattern. The tail consists of only three filaments; the body is more thick set than Caenis and Lento Duns with 9 not so distinct segments. They have 6 legs and wings faces back at about a 60 degree angle. They generally present on the water with their wings separated. The males have protruding eyes sitting on top of their heads.
The Adams Irresistible is just one representation of a Baetis Dun. It floats like a cork and what's more fish accept it as a variety of food items. In smaller sizes it is an excellent Baetis Dun imitation and an excellent fly in still water particularly when Snow Flake Caddis are about. In larger sizes it is an excellent fly for fast water or as a top fly in dry / nymph combination. Change the material colours to tie flies representing Baetis Duns in your target fishery.
Materials
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12 to 16 light gauge long shank | Grey | Grizzly & brown feather hackle fibres or moose hair | Clipped natural Deer Hair or gray / brown dubbing | Grizzly or brown hackle tips or gray duck feather slips | One Grizzly and one Brown hackle |
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