epeorus vitreus
| FAMILY | heptogeniidae |
| GENUS | epeorus |
| SPECIES | vitreus |
| NAME | Pale Evening Dun |
| HOOK SIZE DRY | #12 2x long |
| HOOK SIZE WET | #12 |
| WATER TEMPERATURE | 55-60 degrees |
| HATCH DATE | Early June into July |
| HATCH TIME | Afternoon - Evening |
FISHING TIPS
- Water Type
- Very fast current and pocket water
- Nymph
- Epeorus nymphs are not generally available to trout as they hatch on the bottom.
- Emerger
- Fish the fast water with wet fly imitations and emerger patterns below the surface.
- Dun
- If feeding activity switches to the surface, tie on a dun pattern and continue to fish the fast water. Other light colored mayflies are hatching at this time so varify the species if trout are not taking your pattern. Adjust as necessary.
- Spinner
- Use a full spent pattern. Cast to the spots where naturals are falling and allow to float with the currents.
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