Hendrickson Light Catskill

The Hendrickson Catskill Dry Fly, crafted in 1916 by Roy Steenrod—a protégé of Theodore Gordon—is a quintessential pattern from the Catskill region of New York. Steenrod named the fly after his fishing companion, Albert E. Hendrickson, following a successful day on the Beaverkill River. This fly imitates the male Ephemerella subvaria mayfly, commonly known as the Hendrickson, which emerges in early spring across Eastern and Midwestern trout streams. Its design features a delicate balance of wood duck wings and dun hackle, epitomizing the elegance and functionality of Catskill-style dry flies.