Pale Morning Dun

The Pale Morning Dun (PMD) is one of the most important and productive mayfly patterns in Western trout fishing. Designed to imitate adult PMDs and similar light-colored mayflies, this proven dry fly is available in Classic, Calf Wing Parachute, and Poly Wing Parachute styles to match a variety of fishing conditions and angler preferences.

PMD hatches often produce steady and highly selective surface feeding, particularly on tailwaters, spring creeks, and clear-flowing rivers where trout closely inspect their prey. With its light olive to pale yellow body and realistic silhouette, the PMD effectively matches the natural insects trout key in on during active hatches.

The Classic version offers a traditional dry fly profile, while the Parachute variations ride lower in the surface film for a more natural presentation. The Calf Wing Parachute provides a traditional visible post, while the Poly Wing Parachute offers enhanced visibility and flotation in varying light conditions.

Whether you're fishing technical spring creeks, productive tailwaters, or freestone rivers, the PMD is a must-have pattern whenever Pale Morning Duns are present.

Key Features
• Available in Classic, Calf Wing Parachute, and Poly Wing Parachute styles
• Realistic mayfly profile for accurate imitation
• Effective during active PMD hatches
• Excellent for selective trout and clear water conditions
• Proven Western mayfly pattern
• Ideal for rivers, tailwaters, spring creeks, and technical fisheries

Imitates
Pale Morning Duns (PMDs) and similar light-colored mayfly adults.

Available Sizes
#10 - #22

Fishing Tips
Fish the PMD through seams, slicks, tailouts, and slower feeding lanes during active morning hatches. Use light tippet and a drag-free presentation to fool selective trout feeding on surface mayflies. Parachute versions are especially effective in low light, rougher water, and situations where increased visibility is beneficial.

A trout fly box essential, the Pale Morning Dun remains one of the most reliable dry fly patterns for matching mayfly hatches across the West.