In this video, local guide and Umpqua Signature Tyer, Jason Braun, walks us through the process of tying his Martian May from start to finish. 

Jason developed the Martian May while guiding clients in low-light conditions, when some of the smallest mayfly hatches tend to come off the water. These tiny bugs can easily get as small as a size 22 or 24. In these conditions, Jason felt the need for a small mayfly pattern with enhanced visibility. 

While euro nymphing, Jason noticed just how visible his sighter material was while the sun was going down. With that in mind, he integrated the fluorescent glowing red color found in Amnesia leader material into his small dry fly, and the Martian May was born.

Whether you’re fishing tricos, or any other small mayfly hatch, the fluorescent monofilament creates a highly visible fly. What’s more, this post material has a smaller diameter than a traditional post. This allows for upsized hackle, creating more buoyancy and a more consistently soft, upright landing on the water for delicate presentations to picky trout. 

Enjoy the fly tying video, and see the materials list below. We carry this fly in multiple sizes and colors at the Littleton and Denver fly shops, and online.

MATERIALS LIST:

HOOK: Tiemco 100 SPBL (Size 16-20)

THREAD: Semperfli 8/0 or Uni 8/0 (Olive)

HACKLE: Metz Rooster Hackle (Dun)

THORAX: Semperfli Kapok Dubbing Dry Fly Dubbing OR Wapsi Super Fine Dubbing (BWO)

TAIL: Hareline Mayfly Tails (Dun)

POST: Sunset Amnesia (Red)

Full list of ALL materials can be found ---> HERE

If you prefer to buy ‘em as opposed to tyin ‘em —-> CLICK HERE!

Whether you are a tyer or an angler, we are here to help get you the materials, flies, and intel you need for great days on the water. Never hesitate to stop by either our Littleton or Denver location. We are eager to help and share our experiences with you. 303-794-1104.