Description:
Pale Morning Sparkle Dun
This PMD pattern is adorned with a trailing shuck made from sparkle yarn. It ideally imitates a PMD in its last metamorphosis before taking flight. Trout become very opportunistic when feeding on emerging PMDs.

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 - $1.84
One 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 CDC Transitional Dun - $2.34
When the activity is just below the surface, tie this fly on and be prepared for some excellent fishing. Especially effective on days where the air...
Pale Morning Dun, Parachute - $1.74
The 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.