Gray Drake Dun

The Gray Drake Dun traces its roots to early traditional mayfly imitations designed to match the large, elegant drakes that emerge in low light and slow currents. As anglers observed these tall-bodied duns gliding on the surface, tiers developed patterns with slim gray bodies, upright wings, and high-floating hackle to capture their signature silhouette. Over time, the Gray Drake Dun became a staple attractor as well—its muted coloration and graceful profile make it effective even when no true drake hatch is happening.

Add two micro fibbet tail fibers slightly splayed—this stabilizes the fly so it rides perfectly flat, matching the natural drake’s wide footprint and dramatically improving takes during slow, picky surface feeding.