Umpqua Antonio's Adult Dry Fly

Overview

The Antonio's Adult comes from Umpqua signature tyer and competition angler Antonio Rodrigues, who kept the pattern private for years to stay ahead of other competitors. It imitates an adult mayfly, and this version matches the Pale Morning Dun.

It has a split CDC wing, a squirrel dubbing body and a tail on a straight barbless hook. Rodrigues says it lands softly, floats high, is easy to see and is readily taken by fish, which is what you need when trout are picky during a PMD hatch.

How to Fish It

• Dead drift: present it drag-free on 6X tippet to rising trout.
• Downstream presentation: on flat water, show the fly first, before the leader.
• Care for CDC: use a CDC-safe powder floatant and a desiccant, not gel.
• Timing: PMDs often hatch late morning through afternoon in summer.

Choosing Color and Size

Sizes 17 and 19 are in-between sizes that let you match PMDs closely. Use 17 for early, larger PMDs and 19 for smaller, late-season bugs and picky fish.