The Green Drake The Green Drake (Ephemera danica) is one of the exci ng flies for European fly fishermen. In the UK they hatch in what is known as Duers Fortnight, a mythical period when the mayfly is prevelant on English Chalkstreams and every cast is supposed to catch a fish. In Ireland there are mes when loughs are covered with mayfly. Through Europe this fly creates wild periods for us. Here Joachim John Wallin shows us the natural and his deadly match for the Green Drake.

Green Drake Photo Joachim John Wallin on one of his stunning hand made cane rods

Emerger Hook .................. #8 Thread ............... Nano Silk 12/0 Orange Tail ..................... Ostrich Body .................. Natural Hare Dubbing Gills.................... Ostrich Legs ................... Golden pheasant Thorax ............... Kapok under Snowshoe Brown & Green mix, spun Wing Sack .......... 3 CDC Feathers in Olive Dun

Dry Hook .................. #12 Thread ................ Nano Silk 12/0 Black Tail ..................... Moose Mane Body ................... Semperfli 3.5mm Foam (Insect Green) & Marker Pen Thorax ................ Snowshoe Brown and Olive Hackle ................ Olive ed on post and folded over thorax Wing................... 2 CDC Feathers Olive Dun and Guinea Fowl Olive

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