Antonio's Emerger

Antonio's Emerger, designed by Umpqua Signature Tyer Antonio Rodrigues, is a versatile and highly effective pattern used for both trout and grayling. Its design is specifically tailored to mimic the emerging stage of mayflies, making it an ideal choice during hatches of Pale Morning Duns (PMD), Blue Wing Olives (BWO), and March Browns. The fly's subtle, lifelike appearance and buoyant design allow it to sit low in the water, imitating the struggle of an emerging mayfly. Antonio’s Emerger has become widely popular in both Europe and the USA, especially in pocket water and slow-moving pools, where trout and grayling are more likely to target emergers.

Pair with a Dry Fly Rig: The Antonio’s Emerger is perfect for fishing as part of a dry-dropper rig. Use it as a lead fly, with a smaller dry fly or emerger tied below it. This will provide two food sources and allow you to cover more potential feeding behaviors, especially during times when fish are focused on emerging insects.