Description:
Pale Morning Dun
The most prolific and import hatch in the Northwest and Southwest regions. Don't be caught without an ample supply!
They can be found throughout the west on all river types and in a wide variety of river habitats. Because their hatch spans many months, trout are very selective when feeding on the Pale Morning Duns (PMD). Study rise forms and fish at varying levels (on the bottom with a PMD nymph imitation, in the substrate, just below the surface as an emerging dun, and on the surface as both a comparadun and a spinner) and match the size as closely as possible. On cooler days when the PMD experiences a very high rate of crippled and still born insects, this provides the opportunity for long drifts and excellent fishing conditions.
Distribution:
Northwestern States, Southwestern States,
Entomological Information:
Order: Ephemeroptera Family: Ephemerellidae Genus: Ephemerella Species: Ephemeroptera
Fish Species:
Trout
Pale Morning Dun, Comparadun -
$1.84One of the best pattern choices as the comparadun imitates the insect struggling to free itself of its nympal shuck. The pattern rides low in the...

Pale Morning Dun, Parachute -
$1.74The PMD parachute is ideal for those cooler days where there are many cripples and where the insects incur long drifts waiting for the wings to dry.

Pale Morning Sparkle Dun -
$1.84This PMD pattern is adorned with a trailing shuck made from sparkle yarn. It ideally imitates a PMD in its last metamorphosis before taking flight....