Updated October 15, 2026
    dry

    March Brown

    Imitates rhithrogena/Maccaffertium adult

    Classic early-season mayfly pattern for eastern and UK waters.

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    Hook sizes

    #10#12#14

    in brown, tan

    Type
    dry
    Imitates
    Rhithrogena/Maccaffertium adult
    Difficulty
    beginner
    Technique
    dry-drift
    Water
    freestone

    When to fish it

    Early spring during March Brown hatches.

    Where to buy

    Amazon→

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