Emergers
Film Critic
A low-profile emerger that sits right in the surface film, imitating a mayfly struggling to break free from its nymphal shuck. The trailing shuck of Z-Lon and sparse CDC wing provide a realistic profile that fools educated trout during heavy BWO and PMD hatches on technical waters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Film Critic should I use?
The Film Critic 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 Film Critic imitate?
The Film Critic primarily imitates emerging BWOs, emerging PMDs, crippled mayflies.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Emergers
- Sizes
- #16–#22
- Colors
- olive, gray, tan
- Weight
- unweighted
- Hook Styles
- light wire dry, emerger hook
- Imitates
- emerging BWOs, emerging PMDs, crippled mayflies
- Water Types
- spring creeks, tailwaters, slow pools
Target Species
rainbow troutbrown troutcutthroat trout
Pattern Details
- Category
- Emergers
- Sizes
- #16–#22
- Colors
- olive, gray, tan
- Weight
- unweighted
- Hook Styles
- light wire dry, emerger hook
- Imitates
- emerging BWOs, emerging PMDs, crippled mayflies
- Water Types
- spring creeks, tailwaters, slow pools
Target Species
rainbow troutbrown troutcutthroat trout