On western trout waters, the Hexagenia hatch has the potential to provide the prepared angler with stories for life, and no one knows this better than Nevada-based fly fisherman and fly tyer, Andy Burk.

Burk’s Hexagenia nymph was cleverly designed to imitate the tremendous movement of these giant nymphs as they clumsily make their way to shallower water to complete their life cycles and hatch. Burk’s design incorporates fluffy pheasant “aftershaft” feathers that are similar in appearance and action to filoplumes. This shaggy fly pattern is so realistic underwater, you’ll be fooling the hungry trout of your favorite lake in no time!

Specifications:

• This fly pattern was developed by professional fly tyer Andy Burk of Reno, Nevada
• Hexagenia imitation in the mature nymph life stage
• Use as either an impressionistic searching fly or as a realistic imitation when matching the hatch
• Swim the fly through slow water; lakes, backwater, and eddys are the most productive water types for this fly
• Best results are obtained just prior to or at dusk when Hexagenia are most active
• Hexagenia can be an important hatch because of their sheer size; strikes are often aggressive

Pro tied on Japanese chemically sharpened Dai-Riki streamer hooks. About 1.75 inches long for #10, up to 2.75 inches long for #4. With articulated (hinged) tail.