Updated October 15, 2026
    dry

    Dark Hendrickson

    Imitates ephemerella subvaria (male)

    Darker version of the Hendrickson for late-season or male dun imitation.

    Hook sizes

    #12#14#16

    in dark brown, gray

    Type
    dry
    Imitates
    Ephemerella subvaria (male)
    Difficulty
    intermediate
    Technique
    dry-drift
    Water
    freestone

    Tie it yourself

    When to fish it

    Spring through early summer.

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