{"product_id":"isonychia-comparadun-slate-drake-dry-fly","title":"Isonychia Comparadun Dry Fly #12 – Slate Drake Trout Fly","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsonychia Comparadun Dry Fly – Slate Drake Mayfly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA low-profile, flush-floating Comparadun dry fly designed to imitate the natural silhouette of an emerging or resting Slate Drake mayfly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A proven trout-catching pattern for selective fish feeding on Isonychia hatches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Isonychia Comparadun is designed to sit low in the water with a natural, realistic silhouette. Its flush-floating profile presents a subtle imitation that can be especially effective when trout are inspecting insects carefully and refusing higher-riding dry flies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pattern imitates the Slate Drake mayfly, belonging to the genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsonychia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These relatively large mayflies are an important food source for trout in many rivers and streams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Comparadun-style wing provides a visible wing profile while allowing the fly to sit naturally on the water. Its understated presentation makes it a useful option when trout are feeding selectively on Slate Drakes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Fish the Isonychia Comparadun?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe key to this pattern is its low-riding silhouette. Instead of sitting high on the surface, it presents a more natural profile that can fool trout that have become selective during a hatch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen trout are feeding on Slate Drakes, matching the size, shape, and position of the natural insect can make a difference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to Fish It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish this dry fly during Isonychia or Slate Drake activity, particularly when trout are rising to adult mayflies. It is also a good option when fish are refusing more traditional, high-floating dry flies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Fish It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresent the fly with a drag-free drift through feeding lanes and rising-fish locations. Pay particular attention to seams, current edges, and slower water where trout may be holding beneath the surface feeding on emerging or adult insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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 Isonychia Comparadun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImitates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slate Drake mayfly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific classification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsonychia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFly type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Comparadun dry fly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHook:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Standard dry fly hook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHook size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #12\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 Low-riding, flush-floating silhouette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget fish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mayfly hatches, river and stream dry-fly fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatch the Slate Drake Hatch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen trout are feeding on Slate Drakes, give them a natural-looking presentation with a low profile and realistic silhouette. Add Capt. Ken’s Isonychia Comparadun to your dry-fly box and be ready when these important mayflies bring trout to the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Capt. Ken's Custom Flies","offers":[{"title":"Single Fly","offer_id":44463758508246,"sku":null,"price":2.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Pack","offer_id":44463758541014,"sku":null,"price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6  Pack","offer_id":44463758573782,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/4016\/files\/20230909_110712.jpg?v=1694286614","url":"https:\/\/baxterhouseflyfishing.com\/products\/isonychia-comparadun-slate-drake-dry-fly","provider":"Baxter House River Outfitters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}