A Spent Mayfly imitation in White/Cream & Brown (the natural colours) tied with outstretched poly-yarn to imitate the dying mayfly - there are the go-to flies when fishing on an evening. These Spent Mayfly imitations are tied on Ahrex FW525 barbless hooks and correspond to the actual size of a Mayfly.
Expert skill: Use an 8ft to 9ft rod, along with a floating line and 8ft to 10ft of leader. Use a cut-down 9ft tapered leader (use the last 5ft) and then 4ft of 5x tippet. Fish a large cream-coloured Mayfly Emerger (remember the insects are up to 2.5cm long).
Pro tip: Remember you are looking for sections of river which are below a slow-running silty section and preferably where the river narrows. This funnel effect will act as a conveyor belt delivering the mayfly to the waiting trout. The better-sized trout will be at the head of the pool, so steadily work your way up. Once the Emergers appear on the water the fish will ignore the nymphs.
This fly is only available in a size 14.