Description
When trout feed on Spent Spinners, they do it with comfort. These dead or dying mayflies will not fly away, making them an easy, high-protein meal. The rise is typically slow and methodical, often in a classic "head-and-tail" style. Many anglers find this stage difficult, as fish become extremely selective when hundreds of spent spinners blanket the surface.
Our Commitment: Perfect Imitation To succeed and perhaps hook the fish of a lifetime, you must observe where the fish feeds and ensure your presentation is flawless. But just as important is the imitation itself. Because the insect is stationary, the fish has plenty of time to scrutinize your fly.
Our commitment is to provide imitations of the real insect where the fly has the right shape, size, proportions, and colours, and, not least, leaves the correct print on the surface of the water. This imitation of an adult mayfly in the Spent stage possesses all the right properties. It looks natural, feels natural, and fish will eat it.
Our commitment is to provide imitations of the real insect where the fly has the right shape, size, proportions, and colours, and, not least, leaves the correct print on the surface of the water. This imitation of an adult mayfly in the Spent stage possesses all the right properties. It looks natural, feels natural, and fish will eat it.
The Micro-Brown Problem Solver – J:son Mayfly Spent 5 Cinnamon Brown (Hook #24) The Cinnamon Brown Spent #22 represents the pinnacle of micro-imitation. Designed to match the absolute smallest brown mayflies and midges that trout target during late-season spinner falls, this fly is essential for the most technical spring creeks and mirror-calm lakes. In size #24, the warm cinnamon-brown tone provides a natural yet visible silhouette that mimics a tiny insect exhausted and trapped in the surface film.
Precision is paramount when fishing at this scale. J:son’s unique foam body and flat-wing design ensure the fly sits perfectly flush, creating the exact footprint that triggers a confident take. We know it can be nearly impossible to thread the leader through the eye of a traditional #24 hook; therefore, even though the hook itself is a #24, we have ensured the hook eye remains at least a size #18. This allows you to rig this extreme micro-pattern with ease, even when your hands are cold or the light is failing. The Cinnamon Brown #24 is your best insurance policy against hyper-selective fish.
Correct Surface Print: The imitation creates the precise flat-winged silhouette on the water film that triggers even the most selective fish.
Optimal Realism: Designed to mimic the spent, exhausted mayfly lying flush in the surface film after egg-laying.
High Quality: Exact proportions and biological colours that perfectly match the natural insect’s final life stage.
Pro Tip: Use a Swivel for Perfect Presentation Because J:son realistic flies are designed with anatomically correct wings, they act like small propellers in the air during casting. This can cause your leader to twist, leading to tangles and poor presentation.
To prevent this and ensure your fly lands perfectly every time, we strongly recommend using a J:son Anti-Twist Swivel. This simple addition will eliminate line twist and let you focus entirely on the fish.