Description
Imagine a fish's perfect meal: a helpless, struggling insect on the verge of its final transformation. That is exactly what the mayfly emerger represents. It is not a dry fly, nor is it a nymph—it is the critical, in-between stage that drives fish into a feeding frenzy.
This fly imitates a mayfly as it breaks free from its nymphal shuck and begins its perilous journey to the water's surface. It is a moment of immense vulnerability for the real insect and a moment of unmatched opportunity for the angler. Fish know this is the easiest meal of the day; they see a nutrient-rich target that isn't fast enough to escape and isn't quite ready to fly away. When a hatch is on and fish are rising but refusing traditional dry flies, an emerger is often the secret weapon that turns a frustrating day into an unforgettable one.
The Stealthy Micro-Emerger – J:son Mayfly Emerger 5 Olive Brown (#22) The J:son Mayfly Emerger 5 in Olive Brown is our most discrete and technical emerger, specifically developed for those moments when fish are feeding exclusively on tiny, dark-colored mayflies. Tied on a size #22 hook, this fly mimics the smallest of insects with incredible anatomical precision. The Olive Brown color is ideal for overcast days or for matching the dark-drab silhouettes of small Baetis nymphs during their transition in the surface film.
To ensure a frustration-free experience on the water, we have engineered this micro-fly with a hook eye that is no smaller than a size #18. This allows for much easier threading of your tippet without compromising the fly's diminutive and realistic profile. For the technical angler facing highly selective trout and grayling in calm water, the #22 Olive Brown Emerger provides the perfect balance of extreme realism and practical usability. It is the definitive choice for "micro-hatch" scenarios where every detail counts.