Red Baron
The Red Baron is one of the most effective splitwing mayfly tied in arguably the most popular attractor dry fly colour.
$4.40 each
Dry
Creek
RiverSpecies
brown trout
rainbow troutWater Types
Glides
Medium/riffles
Pools
Slow/flatFly Uses
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Originally from Spain, this pattern fishes just as well in Australia and New Zealand where it is deadly when targeting mayfly and spinner feeders. This fly is deliberately tied sparsely to keep the profile of the naturals on the water. It is best fished as a single dry fly but can also be fished with a lightly weighted nymph.
Locations to use this fly...
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