Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun — a proven dry pattern.
dry · hook sizes
- Type
- dry
- Difficulty
- beginner
- Sizes
- #18, #20, #22
When to fish it
Blue-Winged Olives are actively hatching in early spring, especially on overcast days, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.
Where it works 308 waters
Recommended on 308 waters in 46 states. Pick a state to narrow the list.
- CALower Sacramento Riverspring
- SDRapid Creekspring
- NJDelaware Riversummer · spring
- WYNorth Platte Riverfall · summer
- MTDearborn Riverfall
- IDNorth Fork of the Clearwater Riverfall
- MTRuby Riverfall · spring
- COEleven Mile Canyon (South Platte River)spring · fall
- UTWeber Riverspring
- NCWatauga Riverspring · fall
- COBlue River (below Dillon Reservoir)summer · spring
- MTBig Hole Riverfall · spring
Where to buy
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