Hendrickson Dark - Wet

The Hendrickson Dark Wet fly is a traditional soft hackle pattern tied to imitate its early-stage emergence, particularly during overcast or low-light conditions when trout are less surface-focused. This pattern was designed to mimic the dark male Hendrickson mayfly and features soft, flowing materials like partridge or hen hackle, which pulsate naturally in the water. Its subdued profile and lifelike movement make it a deadly option for targeting trout feeding on ascending or drifting nymphs during the Hendrickson hatch, especially when they are reluctant to rise for dry flies.

Add a slight upstream twitch: When trout seem hesitant, apply small upstream twitches during the drift to simulate the struggling motions of an emerging Hendrickson breaking free from its nymphal shuck.