Epeorus Improved Sparkle Dun by Craig Mathews

Craig Mathews of Blue Ribbon Flies demonstrates how to tie an Improved Sparkle Dun, an Epeorus mayfly imitation, which is a popular pattern on the Madison River and many famed rivers in the greater Yellowstone National Park area including Yellowstone River, Slough Creek, Gallatin River, Lamar River, and Soda Butte Creek.

Improved Sparkle Dun Material List

Hook: TMC 2488, size 14-16

Thread: Uni-Thread 8/0, Primrose

Wing: Comparadun Deer Hair

Backing Wing / Trailing Shuck: Zelon

Thorax: Superfine Dubbing

Enjoy!

About the author

Ken is an avid fisherman of 40+ years who loves to explore and find new places to fish. He created DIY Fly Fishing to help you do the same.

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