Dialing In Your PMD Dry Fly Pattern for Success

Finding the right pmd dry fly pattern can feel like a bit of a rabbit hole when you're staring at a box full of yellow duns. We've all been there—standing knee-deep in a riffle, watching fish rise all around us, while we frantically cycle through every size 16 and 18 yellow fly we own. Pale Morning Duns (PMDs) are arguably the most important hatch of the summer for many fly fishers, especially across the West, and having a fly that actually mimics their profile is the difference between a frustrating morning and a banner day. ...

February 12, 2026 · 7 min · Jayran Jacobs