PMD nymphs (on the Fryingpan, at least) have dark or rust-colored bodies that help conceal them from hungry fish in the red rocked bottom of the river. Fly patterns like red Copper Johns, the Tungsten ...

Emerger patterns consist of Pandemic PMDs, PMD Flag Dun Emergers and Halfbacks, and my absolute favorite dun (dry fly) pattern is the pink or yellow Taylor Creek Sparkledun. The spinner phase of this ...

Prior to the midday hatches, anglers should focus on nymphing the riffles the runs with appropriate imitations of PMD nymphs and emergers. Some of my favorite patterns for this stage in their life ...

Number one is the Pheasant Tail Nymph. There are many variations of this pattern, but most of them will catch trout most of the time in most places. I believe the Pheasant Tail is so effective ...

The PMD, or pale morning dun, is one of the most effective mayfly patterns in the world. While spring is often dominated by the blue-winged olive mayfly, PMDs can also be seen on some western waters.