A very useful general purpose pattern, especially during prolific hatches, that you can easily match to the hatch by changing the colour combination of the moose mane body hairs.

Mayfly Stillborn – Cripple pattern

• Hook: Mustad R30 # 14
• Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Gret
• Tail: Coq De Leon & Wood duck
• Body: 3 Moose mane hairs
• Wing: Fine natural deer hair
• Thorax: SLF Squirrel blend Rust
• Hackle: Grizzle dyed Olive

How to tie Mayfly Stillborn – Cripple