Mahogany Dun (Dun)
A dun fly imitating Paraleptophlebia adoptiva / heteronea, fished in August, September, October, November across the Northeast, Rocky Mountain, Pacific Northwest, Midwest.
Open in Hatch Matcher →Quick facts
- Stage: Dun
- Imitates: Paraleptophlebia adoptiva / heteronea
- Hook sizes: #14, #16
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Water temp: 46–58°F
- Water types: Freestone, Spring Creek, Tailwater
- Best months: August, September, October, November
- Regions: Northeast, Rocky Mountain, Pacific Northwest, Midwest
- Target species: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout
How to tie the Mahogany Dun (Dun)
Hook: Tiemco TMC 100, sizes 14-16
Thread: Uni 8/0 Dark Brown
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Tying steps
- Mount hook. Tie in dark gray CDC or comparadun deer hair wing upright.
- Figure-eight thread to secure wing.
- Wrap thread to bend; tie in split dark dun hackle fiber tail.
- Dub a slim dark mahogany body from bend to behind wing.
- Tie in dark dun hackle; wrap 4 turns behind wing and 1-2 in front.
- Tie off hackle, build neat head, whip finish, head cement.