{"product_id":"capt-kens-green-drake-emerger","title":"Capt. Ken’s Green Drake Emerger – Size 8 Brown Drake Fly","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapt. Ken’s Green Drake Emerger – Eastern Green \u0026amp; Brown Drake Fly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapt. Ken’s Green Drake Emerger is a large, proven guide fly developed by Ken Tutalo specifically for the major Green Drake and Brown Drake hatches of the Catskill and Upper Delaware rivers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It combines excellent flotation with a low-riding emerger profile, creating the appearance of a large mayfly trapped and struggling in the surface film.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a Baxter House Outfitters custom pattern developed by owner and professional guide Ken Tutalo. It is one of those big guide flies that earns its place in the fly box when large mayflies are on the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough designed as a Green Drake Emerger, this pattern works equally well during both Green Drake and Brown Drake hatches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fly floats extremely well but sits down into the surface film rather than riding high like a conventional dry fly. This combination creates a distinctive, vulnerable profile that stands out during heavy insect activity and gives trout an appealing target when they are feeding on emerging or struggling drakes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large profile also makes this an excellent searching fly for blind fishing riffles and pocket water during and after Green Drake activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Fish It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Green Drake Emerger is versatile enough to fish during an active hatch or as a searching pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring Green Drake and Brown Drake hatches:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fish it through feeding lanes when trout are targeting large emerging mayflies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlind fishing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cover riffles, pocket water, and broken current where larger trout may be holding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the hatch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Continue fishing it around likely holding water when trout remain interested in large mayfly food sources.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use a natural drift and allow the fly to sit in the surface film. Its buoyancy helps keep it fishing effectively in broken water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Capt. Ken’s Green Drake Emerger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ken Tutalo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImitation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Eastern Green Drake and Brown Drake emergers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #8 only – Large\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Floats high in the surface film while maintaining a low-riding emerger presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Limited supply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Availability Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pattern is produced in limited quantities because of its Snowshoe Hare wing material. Quality Snowshoe Hare fibers suitable for this larger pattern can be difficult to source, and the fly requires substantial amounts of the material. Supplies may vary depending on material availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapt. Ken’s Guide Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't overlook this fly when the big drakes are finished for the day. Large trout often continue looking for substantial food sources around riffles, pocket water, and current seams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI particularly like this pattern when prospecting water where I expect larger fish to hold. Its combination of flotation and a low-riding profile makes it useful in water where a traditional high-floating dry fly may not provide the same presentation. Keep a few in your box during Green Drake and Brown Drake season—you'll be glad you have them when the big bugs show up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Capt. Ken’s Custom Flies?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapt. Ken’s Custom Flies offers a carefully selected collection of fishing flies chosen for their effectiveness on the water. Our selection includes innovative local patterns and proven standards, drawing on the experience of professional fly fishing guides who pursue game fish in both freshwater and saltwater.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince 2000, our focus has been on providing anglers with effective, quality fishing flies selected through real-world fishing experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baxter House Outfitters","offers":[{"title":"Single Fly","offer_id":40897947664546,"sku":"3783334182389","price":2.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Pack","offer_id":40897947697314,"sku":"3783334182396","price":6.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/4016\/products\/20180727_123233.jpg?v=1532718603","url":"https:\/\/baxterhouseflyfishing.com\/products\/capt-kens-green-drake-emerger","provider":"Baxter House River Outfitters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}