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Emerger and cripple patterns are critical to fly fishing success. Before the hatch activity starts, hungry trout key on this stage, often for long periods of time. This versatile pattern is the adams fly of emergers, imitating most mayflies. This is also a great two fly pattern using an attractor pattern as you lead fly. The Challenged Mayfly Emerger is a bug you don't want to be on the water without