Hook: Size 6, 3x1 curved shank

Tail: Pheasant rump feather tips

Body: Olive dubbing

Head: Brown dubbing

Tip: Craneflies are those giant, mosquito-looking bugs that fly around in late summer and fall. This is how they start life. They’re typically not numerous like some bugs, but they’re a big meal for a trout, and even whitefish will get their small mouths around them. This pattern is easy to tie. You might want to wrap some lead wire around the hook so it sinks faster.