{"product_id":"march-brown-dry","title":"March Brown Dry Fly","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe March Brown Dry Fly is one of the oldest and most respected mayfly patterns in fly fishing history. Closely associated with early season river fishing, it was developed to imitate the large mottled March Brown dun that appears during spring. Trout respond confidently to this hatch, especially in lively well oxygenated water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the earliest recorded dressings dates to 1681 when Chetham described a similar fly known as the Moorish Brown. The fundamental design has changed very little over the last three and a half centuries. Trout today respond just as eagerly as they did in the early days of angling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its warm brown body mottled upright wing and balanced hackle the fly presents a convincing surface silhouette. It is especially effective during spring afternoons when trout are rising steadily to larger duns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note all of our fishing flies are barbless unless otherwise stated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMarch Brown Dry Fly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTail - Cock Cape Brown \u0026amp; Hen Pheasant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody - Hare’s Ear Natural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWing - Hen Pheasant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRib - Gold Line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHackle  - Cock Cape Brown \u0026amp; Hen Pheasant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead - Black Silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHook Barbless, Mustad of Norway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Species - Trout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHow To Dress The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarch Brown Dry Fly\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply Floatant To Hackle \u0026amp; Wing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightly treat these areas to maintain buoyancy in lively water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep The Body Natural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid excessive floatant on the body so the fly sits correctly in the surface film.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDry When Needed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse amadou or desiccant powder between casts if the fly becomes damp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow To Fish the March Brown Dry Fly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpstream Dead Drift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCast upstream and allow a natural drag free drift through feeding lanes. Careful presentation is essential during an active hatch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Faster Water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocus on riffles runs and broken currents where March Browns typically emerge and trout feed confidently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring Afternoon Sessions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish during mild spring conditions when trout are rising steadily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe March Brown Dry Fly remains one of the most historic and dependable surface patterns ever created, combining centuries of tradition with proven effectiveness on modern trout rivers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Match The Hatch","offers":[{"title":"Size 12","offer_id":56451703341380,"sku":"D17112","price":1.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 14","offer_id":56451703374148,"sku":"D17114","price":1.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 16","offer_id":56451703406916,"sku":"D17116","price":1.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5131\/7572\/files\/marchbrowndryfly.jpg?v=1773481367","url":"https:\/\/matchthehatch.co.uk\/products\/march-brown-dry","provider":"Match The Hatch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}