During late spring and early summer, the largest mayflies in our waters, Ephemera danica and Ephemera vulgata, emerge. They are known as mayflies, a term that has become synonymous with all mayflyspecies, even those that do not hatch during this period. For many fly fishers, a newly emerged mayfly epitomizes fly fishing itself, and it’s easy to understand the fascination with these insects.
A key to success during these hatches is using imitations that are large enough. Flies that are too small are often ignored. A challenge with such large dry flies is that their size can twist a fine tippet. It’s essential to use materials that float well but are not too bulky, minimizing tippet twisting. Renowned fly fisher and fly tyer Lars Christian Bendsen has designed a simple yet effective imitation, the LCB Danica. This pattern is easy to cast without tangling the tippet and can be adapted in color and size to mimic both species.
Hook: Ahrex FW538/539, size 8
Thread: Olive UNI 8/0
Tail: 3 strands Faux Bucktail (or Moose Mane), black
Body: Fly Rite Poly Seal, Tan
Ribbing: Black tying thread
Thorax: Fly Rite #32 Rusty Olive
Hackle: Whiting Coq de Leon hen, dyed yellow
Head: Fly Rite #32 Rusty Olive
Wing: White and olive blended polygarn
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