potomanthus distinctus

FAMILYpotomanthidae
GENUSpotomanthus
SPECIESdistinctus
NAMECream Variant
HOOK SIZE DRY#12 4x long
HOOK SIZE WET#10 3x long
WATER TEMPERATUREbelow 70 degrees
HATCH DATELate June into August
HATCH TIMEDusk (low humidity best condition)
FISHING TIPS
Water Type
Found in most Trout waters; Slow streches, runs and pocket water.
Nymph
Fish with twitches while pulling off the bottom.
Dun
Float dead drift , generally. Use imitation with good dun profile such as compara-dun or haystack. Confirm species being taken. The similar e. varia may be responsible for the feeding activity.
Spinner
Trout are very selective of the distinctus spinner activity making accurate imitations essential. Dusk until after dark is usually the action period. Position yourself strategically and us short accurate casts. Drag the fly at the end of the float.
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