March Brown Comparadun
In Comparahatch, published in 1972, Al Caucci and
Bob Nastasi introduced fly fishers to a remarkably simply and effective
fly: the Comparadun. Where once the Adams and other classic dry-fly
patterns were every angler’s first choice now this relative newcomer stands
on equal ground. The March Brown version listed is only a sample; the
Comparadun is tied in many colors to imitate many species of mayflies.
The Comparadun wing makes the Comparadun - it is a fan of deer hair that
simulates the natural’s wings and legs. Split tails are becoming commonplace
on mayfly imitations, and will will learn to handle these in tying the Comparadun
too.
March Brown Comparadun
Hooks: Standard dry fly, sizes 14 to 10. (Comparaduns
other than this March Brown version range fro 24 to 10.)
Thread: 8/0 or 6/0 tan.
Wing: Brown natural coastal deer hair. (Many other types
of deer hair are too spongy for Comparadun wings.)
Tail: Brown hackle fibers.
Abdomen and Thorax: Tan dubbing, (rabbit shown here.)
Originally published May 29, 2000 on Fly Anglers Online by Skip Morris.