Green Drake
The Green Drake is the biggest mayfly hatch of the year in many western rivers. This large, heavily hackled pattern imitates Drunella grandis duns, which can be size #10-12. When the Green Drake hatch is on, even the most wary brown trout abandon caution to gorge on these oversized mayflies.
How to Fish It
Green Drake hatches are short-lived (2-3 weeks) and time-specific (usually late morning to early afternoon). When it's on, fish aggressively with confident drifts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Green Drake should I use?
The Green Drake is most commonly tied in sizes 10–12. Choose smaller sizes for clear water and pressured fish, and larger sizes for faster or off-color water.
What does a Green Drake imitate?
The Green Drake primarily imitates Green Drake mayflies, Drunella grandis. Green Drake hatches are short-lived (2-3 weeks) and time-specific (usually late morning to early afternoon). When it's on, fish aggressively with conf
How do you fish a Green Drake?
Green Drake hatches are short-lived (2-3 weeks) and time-specific (usually late morning to early afternoon). When it's on, fish aggressively with confident drifts.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Dry Flies
- Sizes
- 10–12
- Colors
- Olive-green, Dark olive
- Imitates
- Green Drake mayflies, Drunella grandis
- Water Types
- freestone, tailwater
Target Species
Pattern Details
- Category
- Dry Flies
- Sizes
- 10–12
- Colors
- Olive-green, Dark olive
- Imitates
- Green Drake mayflies, Drunella grandis
- Water Types
- freestone, tailwater