modern Michigan dry fly · mid to late 1990s
Michigan Gray Drake
Unverified origin Only the archive card; originator unknown and date estimated.
History
A plain, sparse spinner for Michigan's gray drake fall, which comes off around twilight from mid-June through July. Its designer is unknown; Tom Deschaine noted that it had picked up a following only in recent years and estimated it dates from the mid to late 1990s.
Materials
| Hook | Dry, 1XL, sizes 12 to 14 |
|---|---|
| Thread | Black or brown 6/0 |
| Tail | Two long moose mane hairs |
| Wing | Calftail, sparse and spent |
| Body | Fine gray dubbing (Fly-Rite #26 Gray), matched to local insects |
Sources
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No photo yet. Every photo on michfly is of a fly tied for the site, so they're added a few at a time.
Original recipe cards for many Michigan patterns are kept at the Michigan Dry Flies archive, built by the late Tom Deschaine.