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Hendrickson Bugcycle

May 2024 • Trout East

Nymph

BH Hendrickson Nymph

Sizes:

#14

Color:

Brown

Known for its natural look and bright golden head, this pattern is the perfect eastern Hendrickson imitation starting from March and ending in May. Fish it during the hatch or use it as a prospecting fly.

Emerger

Hendrickson Emerger

Sizes:

#14

Color:

Brown

The strength of this pattern lies in its versatility, the hendrickson emerger can be used as a stand alone fly, or a as a secondary fly in tandem with a dry.

Dry Fly

Hendrickson Parachute Dun

Sizes:

#14

Color:

Tan

The parachute on this fly makes it visible as it drifts through a heavy riffle. The fly is composed of blended dubbing closely resembling the body of a hendrickson. The dun is also a great imitator of other mayflies.

Dry Fly

Hendrickson Dun

Sizes:

#14

Color:

Tan

The Mrs. Hendrickson sports a distinct parachute feature that allows it to ride high in the column, making it visible for both the fish and the fisherman

Dry Fly

Hendrickson Spent

Sizes:

#14

Color:

Red

The Hendrickson spent fly represents a dying Hendrickson on the water's surface that has used all its energy. The pattern has long wings that portray the wings of a dying Hendrickson. A spent fly is an easy source of food that is high in calories.

Dry Fly

Red Quill Variant

Sizes:

#14

Color:

Light Brown

Another staple hendrickson imitation, the wing of the fly is wood duck flank feathers. The tail is dun hackle fibers, and the body is neck hackle fiber.