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Hex Dry Fly Pattern (Hexagenia limbata)

A great Wisconsin hatch is the Hexagenia limbata hatch. Over the years I have found the Hex comparadun extended body dry fly pattern to float better and last longer during the Hex hatch. The way I tie this Hex dry fly pattern takes a little more effort but the fly will float better, which is especially important when fishing this hatch in the twilight hours. Changing flies in the pitch black of night can be a real pain.

Hook: TMC 100BL #10
Thread: Uni-thread 8/0 Yellow or Tan
Extended Body: 30lb monofilament
Tail: Ginger Microfibetts
Body: yellowish-tan dubbing
Wing: Deer hair (comparadun style) optional add dry fly hackle behinfd wing

For the dun I like to add 3-4 wraps of good dry fly hackle right behind the deer hair wing.
Clip the hackle underneath the body so the fly lays flush on the water.

Click here to see how to tie the Hex extended body comparadun dry fly.

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