Dry Flies
Comparadun
Developed by Al Caucci and Bob Nastasi, the Comparadun revolutionized dry fly design with its fan-shaped deer hair wing that sits flush in the surface film. The no-hackle design provides a realistic low-riding silhouette that fools the most selective spring creek trout during heavy mayfly hatches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Comparadun should I use?
The Comparadun is most commonly tied in sizes #12–#20. Choose smaller sizes for clear water and pressured fish, and larger sizes for faster or off-color water.
What does a Comparadun imitate?
The Comparadun primarily imitates mayfly duns, PMDs, BWOs, sulfurs.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Dry Flies
- Sizes
- #12–#20
- Colors
- olive, tan, gray, sulfur
- Weight
- unweighted
- Hook Styles
- standard dry
- Imitates
- mayfly duns, PMDs, BWOs, sulfurs
- Water Types
- spring creeks, tailwaters, slow pools
Target Species
rainbow troutbrown troutcutthroat troutbrook trout
Pattern Details
- Category
- Dry Flies
- Sizes
- #12–#20
- Colors
- olive, tan, gray, sulfur
- Weight
- unweighted
- Hook Styles
- standard dry
- Imitates
- mayfly duns, PMDs, BWOs, sulfurs
- Water Types
- spring creeks, tailwaters, slow pools
Target Species
rainbow troutbrown troutcutthroat troutbrook trout