Description
Fly Type: This is a classic dry fly designed to imitate a mayfly dun that is either freshly hatched or has a low profile on the water. The characteristic split wing of deer hair creates a realistic, low-riding silhouette that is highly effective on pressured and selective fish. This specific pattern is ideal for matching hatches of cream-colored mayflies.
Best Suited For: The Compara Dun is a go-to pattern for catching trout and grayling, particularly when they are wary and are refusing more traditional, high-floating dry flies.
Best Time to Fish: This fly is most effective from spring through autumn during a hatch of a light-bodied mayfly. It works well at any time of day when you see fish rising subtly in slow-moving water.
Water Type: This is a freshwater fly.
Where to Fish: Use this fly on stillwaters, spring creeks, and slow-moving rivers where the fish have ample time to inspect your fly.
Other Value: The Compara Dun is considered a "finesse" pattern. While it is less visible to the angler than a high-floating dry fly, its realistic profile can be the key to success when all other flies are being ignored.