March Brown

Written by DCarp

March Brown

RWFF March Brown

• Hook: Dry Fly 6-20
• Thread: Tan
• Tail: Brown Hackle Fibers
• Body: Yellow, Tan or Brown Dubbing
• Rib: Brown Thread 6/0
• Wing: Woodduck or Mallard Flank
• Hackle: Mixed Brown and Grizzly

RWFF Tying Tip:

No Substitutions Required

RWFF Fishing Tip:

Great All-Around Mayfly Pattern

HISTORY:

The March Brown pattern has been tied by fly fishers over the centuries. As far back as the 1600's it is recorded as being a fly pattern of choice in England. The fly is known by many different local names like Brown Drake, Dun Drake or Cob Fly. This fly pattern unusually works when there are no hatches. It seems to function as a universal attractor pattern for dark insects.