Olson's Mono Baetis

Olson's Mono Baetis

  • HOOK: Dai Riki 135 Scud - Size 18
  • THREAD: Olive Yellow 70 Uni Thread
  • THORAX: Black Turkey Biot, Super-fine Dry Fly Dubbing
  • ABDOMEN RIB: 5X Mono
  • WING BUDS AND TAIL: Wood Duck, Mallard or Coq de Leon
 

Justin developed this nymph to fish baetis hatches on western streams. This fly works well behind a heavily weighted nymph, stonefly or caddis larva. The mono baetis itself is not weighted, so it can also be fished behind a dry fly. This realistically colored pattern should find its way into your late spring/early summer arsenal.