{"product_id":"quill-gordon-catskill-dry-fly","title":"Quill Gordon Dry Fly, Catskill Dry Fly, Traditional Quill Gordon Dry Fly","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuill Gordon Catskill Dry Fly – Traditional Mayfly Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Quill Gordon Catskill Dry Fly is a classic Eastern trout pattern tied to imitate one of the most anticipated early-season mayfly hatches. A traditional adult mayfly imitation, it belongs in every trout angler’s fly box when spring fishing gets underway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Quill Gordon is one of the important early spring mayflies found on Eastern trout streams, including the Upper Delaware system. This traditional Catskill dry fly imitates the adult Quill Gordon dun, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEpeorus pleuralis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a familiar profile that presents naturally to rising trout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs water temperatures begin to climb and spring hatches develop, Quill Gordon activity can provide some of the first dependable dry-fly opportunities of the season. Keep this classic pattern ready when trout begin looking toward the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Fish It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Catskill-style adult mayfly imitation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepresents the Quill Gordon dun, an important early-season hatch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dependable choice when trout begin feeding on spring mayflies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic pattern for Eastern rivers and streams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to Fish It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish the Quill Gordon Catskill during the spring hatch when adult duns are emerging and trout are taking insects from the surface. Quill Gordon activity can provide an early opportunity to target rising fish after winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Fish It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresent the fly on a natural, drag-free drift through riffles, runs, and the slower edges of pools. Watch for drag and adjust your casting angle to keep the fly moving naturally through likely feeding lanes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaxter House Guide Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuill Gordon hatches can begin before a river looks fully alive with surface activity. Watch the slower edges of riffles and the tails of pools, where trout may begin taking adult duns. Be ready for rising fish even when the hatch appears sparse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern: Quill Gordon Catskill Dry Fly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Traditional Catskill dry fly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImitation: Quill Gordon mayfly dun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEpeorus pleuralis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHook: #12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget species: Trout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable individually, in 3-packs, and in 6-packs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe prepared for one of spring’s important mayfly hatches with this traditional Quill Gordon Catskill Dry Fly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Capt. 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