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There are many versions of this fly out there. I found 4 in Flies for Trout by Stewart and Allen. This particular pattern was designed by George Harvey, Penn State fishing instructor and author of Techniques of Trout Fishing and Fly Tying. I think this fly dates to the 1930s. Sulphur Mayflies are small so sizes 14 -18 are appropriate.

Material List

• Hook: TMC 100 size 14
• Thread: Danville's 6/0 in White
• Tail: Fibers from a Whiting Dry Fly Cape in Ginger
• Body: Superfine Dubbing in Light Cahill (Pale Yellow)
• Wing: Whiting Hen Cape in Cream
• Hackle: Whiting Dry Fly Cape in Cream
• Whiting Dry Fly Cape in Medium Barred Ginger