Callibaetis (Emerger)
A emerger fly imitating Callibaetis coloradensis, fished in April, May, June, July, August, September across the Rocky Mountain, Pacific Northwest, Southwest.
Open in Hatch Matcher →Quick facts
- Stage: Emerger
- Imitates: Callibaetis coloradensis
- Hook sizes: #14, #16
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Water temp: 48–65°F
- Water types: Lake, Spring Creek
- Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September
- Regions: Rocky Mountain, Pacific Northwest, Southwest
- Target species: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Whitefish, Grayling
How to tie the Callibaetis (Emerger)
Hook: Tiemco TMC 2488, sizes 14-16
Thread: Uni 8/0 Olive
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Tying steps
- Mount curved hook. Tie in tan Zelon shuck at bend.
- Tie in fine gold wire.
- Dub gray-olive abdomen to 60%.
- Rib in 4 open turns.
- Tie in gray CDC upright as emerging wing.
- Dub olive-gray thorax around wing base, whip finish.