Trico Spinner
The Trico Spinner imitates the spent Tricorythodes spinner fall — one of the most technical and rewarding dry fly events of the year. Trout line up in pods and sip hundreds of tiny, white-winged spinners from the surface in predictable feeding lanes.
How to Fish It
Trico spinner falls occur early morning. Fish to rising fish with pinpoint accuracy — 6x or 7x tippet is essential. A trailing shuck version can outperform the standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Trico Spinner should I use?
The Trico Spinner is most commonly tied in sizes 20–24. Choose smaller sizes for clear water and pressured fish, and larger sizes for faster or off-color water.
What does a Trico Spinner imitate?
The Trico Spinner primarily imitates Trico spinners, Tricorythodes. Trico spinner falls occur early morning. Fish to rising fish with pinpoint accuracy — 6x or 7x tippet is essential. A trailing shuck version can outpe
How do you fish a Trico Spinner?
Trico spinner falls occur early morning. Fish to rising fish with pinpoint accuracy — 6x or 7x tippet is essential. A trailing shuck version can outperform the standard.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Dry Flies
- Sizes
- 20–24
- Colors
- Black/White
- Imitates
- Trico spinners, Tricorythodes
- Water Types
- tailwater, spring creek
Target Species
Pattern Details
- Category
- Dry Flies
- Sizes
- 20–24
- Colors
- Black/White
- Imitates
- Trico spinners, Tricorythodes
- Water Types
- tailwater, spring creek