Cripple Mayfly

During heavy hatches of mayfly, trout will often favor cripples or still born than a dun. These require less energy to forage and are still the same amount of protein. This is an easy tie, but still a very effective pattern. Tie it in different colours and sizes to match your hatch.

Hook: Mustad C53 AP # 12
Tying thread: Nano silk 18/0
Trailing shuck: Z-Lon
Abdomen: Moose mane hairs
Thorax: Hares ear dubbing Natural
Wings: Clingfilm
Legs: Moose mane short hairs