Blue Dun — The Little Mayfly That Outsmarts Trout

Tiny, tasteful, and suspiciously effective — the Blue Dun is the dry fly that fishes expect to see when the early mayfly hatch pins them to the surface. If you like subtle deception and outsized results, this is your new favorite bit of tackle. AXG Life: Life, Adventure-Ready — even when your best cast is a lucky one.

Who it's for

For anglers who appreciate precision over theatrics: trout stalkers, stream-side philosophers, and anyone who believes size 12–18 is plenty of attitude. Use it when early mayfly hatches show up and the fish are pretending to be picky.

Key Features & Design

• Sizes: Available in small sizes 12–18 — built for realistic presentation and subtle takes.
• Body: Gray body to mimic natural mayfly profiles and keep trout convinced.
• Wings: Blue dun wings for authentic hatch appearance and high visibility to anglers.
• Hackle: Grizzly hackle for flotation and lifelike movement on the surface.
• Versatility: Effective in a variety of water conditions — from calm pools to mildly ruffled runs.

Performance & Benefits

The Blue Dun doesn’t scream for attention — it whispers plausible insect. That means trout are more likely to investigate and less likely to spook. The combination of a gray body and blue dun wings matches early mayfly colorations, while the grizzly hackle keeps the fly riding high and imitating natural movement.

Practical wins you'll actually care about:

• Turns hesitant surface-feeders into committed biters during mayfly events.
• Small sizes (12–18) give you realistic silhouette and delicate presentation for picky trout.
• Reliable flotation and wing profile make for easier sight-fishing and cleaner hookups.
• Works across varied water conditions — because your weekend plans shouldn’t hinge on perfect glassy water.

AXG Life, Life, Adventure-Ready: Whether you’re stalking cloudy pocket water or leaning into a long afternoon of dry-fly action, the Blue Dun is that quietly confident teammate who never brags but always gets the job done.

Ready to fish?

Toss a pack in your fly box and start telling better fishing stories — add to cart and let the trout do the talking.