The ReelFlies® Rusty Spinner imitates a spent adult mayfly resting on the water after mating and laying its eggs. Its rusty brown colouring and outstretched wing profile represent an easy meal for trout feeding during a spinner fall.

Many mayflies develop rusty tones in their spinner stage, making this a versatile pattern to keep in your dry fly box. It is particularly useful in smooth runs, gentle current seams, and eddies where spent insects collect and trout settle into a steady feeding rhythm.

Cast upstream of a rising fish and let the fly drift naturally into its feeding lane. Spinner takes can be little more than a quiet sip, so watch closely and keep slack under control without disturbing the drift.

Key Features

Spent mayfly imitation: Represents an adult mayfly lying flat on the surface at the end of its life cycle.

Rusty brown colouring: A versatile colour for matching a range of mayflies in their spinner stage.

Outstretched wing profile: Suggests the distinctive silhouette of a spent insect.

Spinner fall essential: A useful choice when trout are quietly feeding on spent mayflies.

Presentation tip: Match the size of the naturals, fish with a drag free drift, and apply floatant sparingly to maintain a low surface presentation.