Hunchback Green Drake

The Hunchback Green Drake, created by Umpqua Signature Tyer Andy Burk, is a distinctive pattern designed to mimic the curved silhouette of a struggling or emerging Green Drake. Inspired by the natural posture of these mayflies as they transition to the surface, Burk’s design incorporates a humped body and carefully crafted wing positioning to enhance its realism. The Hunchback Green Drake excels in slower pools and seams where trout have the opportunity to scrutinize their prey, making it a deadly choice for selective trout during peak hatches in rivers like the Truckee and the Madison.

Subtle Drag Drift: Let the fly experience a controlled drag by casting slightly downstream and across. The slight tension creates a lifelike motion that mimics a Green Drake fighting the current, enticing wary trout.