Dry Flies
Dry Flies

Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun

The Comparadun's deer hair fan wing sits flush in the film, presenting a realistic mayfly silhouette that tailwater browns find impossible to refuse. It excels during Baetis hatches on slick water where trout inspect every drift with laser focus.

How to Fish It

Fish dead drift on a long, fine tippet during BWO hatches. Perfect for flat, glassy water where parachute patterns cast too much shadow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun should I use?

The Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun is most commonly tied in sizes 16–22. Choose smaller sizes for clear water and pressured fish, and larger sizes for faster or off-color water.

What does a Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun imitate?

The Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun primarily imitates Baetis duns, Blue-Winged Olives. Fish dead drift on a long, fine tippet during BWO hatches. Perfect for flat, glassy water where parachute patterns cast too much shadow.

How do you fish a Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun?

Fish dead drift on a long, fine tippet during BWO hatches. Perfect for flat, glassy water where parachute patterns cast too much shadow.

Pattern Details

Category
Dry Flies
Sizes
16–22
Colors
Olive, Gray-olive
Imitates
Baetis duns, Blue-Winged Olives
Water Types
tailwater, spring creek

Target Species

rainbow troutbrown troutbrook troutcutthroat trout