Fly Tying the Sparkle Dun with Barry Ord Clarke

Fly Tying the Sparkle Dun with Barry Ord Clarke

This is probably the most important and universal mayfly dun that you can have in your box! The Craig Mathews sparkle dun is a no hackle pattern that can be tied in just about any size and colour to match the hatch. The sparkling trailing shuck makes this pattern a stillborn or cripple mayfly, making it easy pickings for feeding trout.

Hook: Mustad Heritage R30 # 12 – 20
Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Grey
Wing: Fine short winter deer
Trailing shuck: Z-Lon Brown & Yellow mixed
Body: Superfine dubbing