White Ribbed Mayfly

The White Ribbed Mayfly Dry, designed by the skilled tier Leonard Halladay in the early 1900s, emerged as a unique adaptation for imitating light-colored mayflies, particularly during prolific hatches in clear water. Halladay, best known for his iconic Adams dry fly, introduced this pattern to mimic pale mayflies with a distinct ribbing that provides lifelike segmentation. The fly's white ribbing accentuates its profile in low-light or heavily pressured waters, making it a standout choice

Crossover Match: During mixed hatches, this fly can pass as multiple species of pale mayflies. Deploy it as a searching pattern when trout are sipping emergers or duns of varying shades.