Barr's Emerger
John Barr's BWO emerger is the definitive trailing-shuck pattern for imitating Blue-Winged Olives transitioning from nymph to dun. The brown Z-lon shuck, olive body, and dun hackle create a profile that hangs perfectly in the film, fooling the most selective tailwater trout.
How to Fish It
Fish in the film during BWO hatches. It is the pattern to reach for when trout refuse standard BWO dries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Barr's Emerger should I use?
The Barr's Emerger is most commonly tied in sizes 18–22. Choose smaller sizes for clear water and pressured fish, and larger sizes for faster or off-color water.
What does a Barr's Emerger imitate?
The Barr's Emerger primarily imitates BWO emergers, Baetis emergers. Fish in the film during BWO hatches. It is the pattern to reach for when trout refuse standard BWO dries.
How do you fish a Barr's Emerger?
Fish in the film during BWO hatches. It is the pattern to reach for when trout refuse standard BWO dries.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Emergers
- Sizes
- 18–22
- Colors
- Olive, Gray-olive
- Imitates
- BWO emergers, Baetis emergers
- Water Types
- tailwater, spring creek
Target Species
Pattern Details
- Category
- Emergers
- Sizes
- 18–22
- Colors
- Olive, Gray-olive
- Imitates
- BWO emergers, Baetis emergers
- Water Types
- tailwater, spring creek