M.Siphloplecton basale

[sandfly]

Early season grey drake;
hook: 10-12 dry fly
Wing: gray poly
tail: dun hackle
Body: #BPD018 GEY DRAKE poly fur
Hackle: Grizzly
Thread: yellow

 

[shortrod2]

While I am aware of the existence of the bug, I have never knowingly seen one. Can you comment further on your experience? Where, when, how long...

 

[sandfly]

I have seen them mostly on trout streams in bucks, Lehigh, and Northampton county's. The Delaware as well. Not a big hatch, but sometimes worth it in a few streams. Bushkill in Easton has them for one. Generally hatches from mid morning to early afternoon. They are fast swimmers. I think they might be here will know more this year.