Mahogany Dun (Spinner)
A spinner 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: Spinner
- Imitates: Paraleptophlebia adoptiva / heteronea
- Hook sizes: #14, #16
- Difficulty: Advanced
- 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 (Spinner)
Hook: Tiemco TMC 100, sizes 14-16
Thread: Uni 8/0 Dark Brown
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Tying steps
- Mount hook. Figure-eight white poly yarn spent wings at mid-shank.
- Wrap to bend; tie in long split dark dun tail.
- Dub dark mahogany-rust body from bend to behind wings.
- Dub dark brown thorax figure-eighting around wing bases.
- Whip finish, head cement.