The Rio Sparkle Flag PMD is a masterfully designed dry fly that combines visual realism with enhanced angler visibility. Created to mimic the exact moment a Pale Morning Dun (PMD) emerges from its shuck, this pattern features a polyfibre trailing shuck and a uniquely stacked hackle that’s pulled forward over the thorax, perfectly capturing the delicate transition of mayfly emergence.
But it's not just a fish’s eye that it caters to—the innovative forward-angled flag post ensures the fly remains highly visible on the water, even in low light or glare-heavy conditions. The result? A high-confidence PMD pattern that’s as functional as it is beautiful.
Designed to imitate a freshly hatched Pale Morning Dun
Polyfibre trailing shuck enhances realism and profile
Stacked hackle over thorax for natural emergence posture
Forward flag post increases visibility for anglers
Ideal for slow to medium-paced water and technical hatches
Style Number:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fly Type | Dry – Mayfly Emerger |
| Imitation | Pale Morning Dun (PMD) |
| Key Visibility Feature | Angled flag post for better surface tracking |
| Water Type | Ideal for slow to moderate currents |
| Style No. |
Rio Sparkle Flag PMD imitates the emergence of a Pale Morning Dun with a realistic shuck and high-vis flag post—perfect for technical dry fly fishing.