Hair Wing Comparadun

[DarrinG]

I'm a sucker for a hair wing comparadun. I realize the fish may not prefer one over the other, and maybe a CDC wing comparadun or a hackle wing comparadun would fish just as well, maybe better in certain circumstances, but for me, I love the look of a neat hair wing.
When I began trying to tie hair wing comparaduns, it did not take me real long to realize that not all hair that is labelled "comparadun hair" was equal. I went through several pieces of deer hair before I finally found some hair that worked just right.
Anyone else love fishing a hair wing comparadun? Let's see your favorite!

[NJTroutbum]

One of my favorite patterns and one of my most consistently productive patterns year in and year out. I lean toward the Haystack style of tying them however.

[DarrinG]

Sulpher Hair Wing Comparadun:





Larger waters and tailwaters, these are my favorites too, NJTB.

[Jim Slattery]

Nice Fliy!

[DarrinG]

Thanks. The tails are a little too long in the photo, but I think you get the idea. Comparaduns are enjoyable to tie.

[NJTroutbum]

Nice tie!

Here is the haystack. This version is great for PA's Slate Drake hatch.

[DarrinG]

Beautiful tie, NJ!
Enjoyed browsing your blog too. Thanks!

[flyfshn76]

Nice tie!

Here is the haystack. This version is great for PA's Slate Drake hatch.

I love the comparadun's. Great haystack! RIP Fran Betters.

[terry13111]

I also tie them as a haystack. Here is a pic:

[WisFlyFisher]

I also tie them with an extended body for the larger mayflies...