Emergers
PMD Emerger
A trailing-shuck emerger pattern specifically colored to match Pale Morning Dun emergence. The pale yellow body, brown shuck, and dun wing suggest a PMD transitioning through the surface film — a posture trout find far more vulnerable than a fully formed dun.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size PMD Emerger should I use?
The PMD Emerger is most commonly tied in sizes 14–18. Choose smaller sizes for clear water and pressured fish, and larger sizes for faster or off-color water.
What does a PMD Emerger imitate?
The PMD Emerger primarily imitates PMD emergers, Pale Morning Dun emergers.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Emergers
- Sizes
- 14–18
- Colors
- Pale yellow, Sulphur
- Imitates
- PMD emergers, Pale Morning Dun emergers
- Water Types
- tailwater, spring creek, freestone
Target Species
rainbow troutbrown troutbrook troutcutthroat trout
Pattern Details
- Category
- Emergers
- Sizes
- 14–18
- Colors
- Pale yellow, Sulphur
- Imitates
- PMD emergers, Pale Morning Dun emergers
- Water Types
- tailwater, spring creek, freestone
Target Species
rainbow troutbrown troutbrook troutcutthroat trout