The White Drake Mayfly Trout Fly is a classic choice for anglers targeting trout during the mayfly hatch. Known for its realistic imitation of the Ephemera danica, this fly is a staple in any fly box. Its design features a white body with delicate, translucent wings, mimicking the natural mayfly's appearance. The fly's buoyancy and lifelike movement on the water surface make it highly effective in enticing trout to strike.
Originating in the UK, the White Drake has been a favourite among fly fishers for decades, celebrated for its ability to attract even the most discerning trout. Its success lies in its precise craftsmanship and the use of high-quality materials, ensuring durability and performance..
White Drake Mayfly Trout Fishing Fly
- Fishing Techniques.
The White Drake Mayfly is best used during the mayfly hatch, typically in late spring to early summer. To maximise effectiveness, present the fly using a dead drift technique, allowing it to float naturally with the current. Cast upstream and mend the line to reduce drag, ensuring a natural presentation.
For retrieves, use a slow, steady hand-twist retrieve to mimic the natural movement of an emerging mayfly. In still waters, employ a figure-of-eight retrieve to maintain subtle movement.
Tactics include targeting areas with rising trout, focusing on seams, eddies, and the edges of riffles where trout are likely to be feeding.
Key Seasons - when is this
Dry May Trout Fly
most effective?
The White Drake Mayfly is most effective during late spring to early summer, typically from May to July, when the mayfly hatch is at its peak. This period is crucial as trout are actively feeding on the surface, making the fly highly attractive. The best conditions for using this fly are warm, overcast days with a slight breeze, which encourages mayfly activity and keeps the trout near the surface. During the hatch, focus on early morning or late evening when the light is low, as trout are more likely to rise and take the fly.
How does the Turrall White Drake Mayfly Trout Fly imitate a key stage in a fish's diet?
The White Drake Mayfly Trout Fishing Fly is designed to mimic the adult stage of the Ephemera danica, a large mayfly species prevalent in UK waters. This fly imitates the mayfly during its emergence from the nymph to the dun stage, a critical period when the insect is vulnerable on the water's surface. Fish target this stage due to the mayfly's increased visibility and abundance, making it an easy and nutritious meal. The fly's light colour and delicate design effectively replicate the mayfly's wings and body, enticing trout to strike as they instinctively feed on these emerging insects.
White Drake Mayfly Trout Fly expertly tied
by Turrall for maximum performance.
The Turrall White Drake Mayfly Trout Fly is expertly tied using high-quality materials to ensure maximum performance on the water. Each fly features a realistic profile that mimics the natural mayfly, enticing even the most discerning trout. The use of premium feathers and durable threads ensures longevity and effectiveness, making it a must-have in any angler's tackle box.
Designed for UK waters, this fly's lifelike appearance and movement increase strike rates, providing anglers with an edge in their fishing pursuits. Trust Turrall for unmatched craftsmanship and superior results.
Turrall White Drake Mayfly Trout Fly MA05
- Turrall Premium Award-Winning Flies – The Best in Fly Fishing
England is the birthplace of fly fishing, and Turrall & Co. Ltd. is proud to be its longest-established company of professional fly dressers, crafting premium flies since the mid-nineteenth century. Over the years, Turrall has earned prestigious recognition from The Sunday Times, Country Living Magazine, and EFTTEX – the leading European Fishing Tackle Trade Association.
Every Turrall fly is the result of traditional craftsmanship fused with modern innovation, delivering consistent, high-performance results on the water. Turrall use only the finest materials, starting with high carbon steel hooks—needle-ground, surgically sharp, and double-coated for durability. Matched with world-class feathers and furs, including
Metz Genetic Hackles where appropriate, these hand-tied patterns are trusted by fly anglers worldwide.
