If you are looking for a superb all round mayfly dun pattern, that is easy to tie and will work for just about any mayfly hatch, if you match the correct hook size and colour – you need look no further!
The hair wing dun series from Rene Harrop includes this classic, the Adams Hairwing Dun. If the Adams and the elk hair caddis got together and had a child it, this would be the result. Two of the greatest patterns ever designed morphed into one. The hair wing duns, have the perfect silhouette, float well and low. The high rear slanting wing is perfect for a dun style mayfly.
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How to tie Adams hair wing dun
Adams hair wing dun pattern recipe
- Hook: Mustad Heritage R30 # 10 – 20
- Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Grey
- Tail: Brown hackle fibres
- Body: Superfine dubbing grey
- Hackle: Brown and grizzle mixed
- Wing: Fine short winter deer
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