Sulfur (Emerger)

A emerger fly imitating Ephemerella invaria, fished in May, June, July across the Northeast, Midwest, Southeast.

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Quick facts

How to tie the Sulfur (Emerger)

Hook: Tiemco TMC 2488, sizes 14-18
Thread: Uni 8/0 Tan

Materials

Tying steps

  1. Mount curved hook, start thread at bend.
  2. Tie in a short amber Zelon shuck.
  3. Tie in fine gold wire.
  4. Dub slim tan-orange abdomen to 60%.
  5. Rib in 4 open turns.
  6. Tie in CDC feather upright as emerging wing.
  7. Dub orange-tan thorax around wing base, whip finish.

Where & when it hatches