March Brown

A classic mayfly imitation that matches one of the first big hatches of the season. With its mottled body and upright wing, it’s a go-to pattern when trout start looking up in early spring.

Best for: Spring mayfly hatches, especially on rivers

How to fish it: Dead drift through riffles, seams, and slower edges during active hatches

Why we like it: One of the most reliable early-season dries—fish key in on it hard when they’re around