Charlie's Mysis

Charlie's Mysis, designed by renowned fly tyer Charlie Craven over two decades ago, was crafted to imitate the nearly translucent Mysis shrimp found in Colorado's Frying Pan River. Utilizing white egg yarn, which takes on a milky appearance when wet, this fly effectively mimics the natural shrimp's subtle translucence. Its simplicity and effectiveness have made it a staple pattern for anglers targeting trout in Mysis-rich waters.

To enhance the fly's lifelike movement, apply floatant to the abdomen only, allowing the thorax to sink slightly and create a natural drifting motion.