{"product_id":"red-quill-cripple-dry-fly","title":"Red Quill Cripple Dry Fly, Hendrickson Dry Fly, Dark Hendrickson Cripple fly","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Quill Cripple Dry Fly – Capt. Ken’s Dark Hendrickson Cripple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapt. Ken’s Red Quill Cripple is a proven guide pattern and a longtime favorite at Baxter House Outfitters for more than two decades. Featuring a darker body that stands out against the sky, this specialized Hendrickson cripple is particularly effective during active mayfly emergences when trout are feeding selectively.\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 Red Quill is the darker male form of the Hendrickson mayfly, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEphemerella subvaria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Capt. Ken’s Red Quill Cripple combines this darker coloration with a versatile cripple design that imitates three important stages of the mayfly life cycle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmerging mayflies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Insects struggling to break free from their nymphal shuck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrippled or stillborn duns:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mayflies that die or become trapped during or shortly after emergence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpent spinners:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adult mayflies that have completed their life cycle and fallen back onto the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes the pattern useful throughout the hatch, particularly when trout are focused on vulnerable insects rather than fully emerged duns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe darker body gives the fly a distinctive silhouette against the sky, making it a favorite choice when fishing active Hendrickson emergences. It has been a staple in the Baxter House guide fly boxes for more than 20 years.\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\u003eCapt. Ken’s proven Red Quill \/ Hendrickson cripple pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarker body provides a distinct silhouette against the sky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImitates emerging, crippled, and spent mayflies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEffective when trout become selective during heavy hatches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA longtime favorite of Baxter House guides\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 Red Quill Cripple during the spring Hendrickson hatch, especially when trout are actively feeding on emerging insects and cripples. It is an excellent alternative to a standard Hendrickson dry fly when fish are rising but refusing conventional patterns.\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 feeding lanes and current seams. Watch for trout feeding just beneath or in the surface film. During an active emergence, give this pattern a chance before switching to a conventional adult imitation.\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\u003eThis is Capt. Ken’s favorite fly to fish during an active Hendrickson emergence. The darker body stands out against the background of the sky, creating a distinct silhouette for trout looking upward through the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't limit yourself to imitating only the live duns. During a heavy hatch, trout can feed heavily on insects that are struggling to emerge, have become trapped in the surface film, or have fallen back onto the water as spent spinners. Having a pattern that represents these vulnerable stages can make a real difference.\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: Capt. Ken’s Red Quill Cripple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Mayfly cripple \/ emerger \/ spent spinner imitation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImitation: Dark Hendrickson \/ Red Quill\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\u003eEphemerella subvaria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHook: #12 standard dry fly hook\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, 6-packs, and selections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther hatch patterns available: Blue Quill, Hendrickson, Red Quill, Quill Gordon, March Brown, Sulfur, Blue Wing Olive, and Isonychia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd Capt. 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