Vulgata part 3. The spent spinner version by Daniel Bergman

Part 3 of the mayfly vulgata series. The final stage of the adults life cycle, the spent spinner. This pattern imitates a dead maylfy that leaves a big mark on the water surface. Trout loves this stage, and there can be an incredible feeding frenzy and they rise like crazy.

Materials used:

  • Hook: FW539 – Mayfly Dry Barbless #8
  • Thread: Textreme 6/0 Brown
  • Tail: Pheasent Tail Fibres
  • Ribbing: Thread loop
  • Body: Super Fine Dubbing – Dark Tan
  • Wing: Doubled Tiemco Aero Dry Wing Yarn Fine – Tan
  • Thorax: Natural Fur – Dark Hare’s Ear
  • Legs/hackle: Spun Deer Hair – Natural