Trico

Trico Dry Fly

A must-have pattern for technical trout fishing, the Trico Dry Fly is designed to imitate the tiny mayflies of the Tricorythodes family. Known for their dense seasonal hatches, Tricos can produce exceptional surface feeding activity from mid-summer through fall.

With its delicate profile and subtle coloration, this pattern excels during both dun hatches and spinner falls, especially in calm water and selective feeding situations where accurate presentation is critical. An essential fly for tailwaters, spring creeks, and slow-moving trout water.

Key Features
- Realistic small mayfly profile
- Ideal for technical and selective trout fishing
- Effective during Trico hatches and spinner falls
- Excellent in calm water and clear conditions
- Delicate presentation for pressured fish
- Great for tailwaters and spring creeks

Imitates

Trico mayflies (Tricorythodes)

Sizes

#16 – #22

Fishing Tips

Fish with light tippet and a drag-free drift during active Trico hatches and spinner falls. Best presented in slow seams, slicks, and calm tailwater currents where trout feed selectively on tiny surface insects.