The spawned out mayfly spinner, floating on top of the water after death, is among the easiest food and fastest calories available for the feeding trout. Immediately after spawning, the male mayflies will fall to the water, spreading their wings wide. Likewise, upon depositing their eggs in the water, the female mayflies will also expire, matching the low floating profile of the spawned out mayfly spinner. The Rusty Spinner is a particularly good pattern when matching the end-of-life Pale Morning Dun, Pale Evening Dun, or Red Quill Mayfly.
Dry/Wet: Dry
Fly Category: Generalist Pattern
Family: Mayfly
Species: Pale Morning Dun/Pale Evening Dun, Red Quill
Life Stage: Adult
