Flavilinea Sparkle Dun

Cheech - April 2026

Master the Sparkle Dun, one of the most versatile dry fly patterns ever designed for matching technical mayfly hatches. In this video, we break down the Flavilinea (Western Lesser Green Drake) variation, a staple for summer fly fishing across the Rocky Mountains. You’ll learn how to perfectly balance the deer hair wing and Z-Lon shuck to create a profile that sits low in the film, mimicking an emerging dun with deadly accuracy. Whether you are targeting picky trout during a PMD, BWO, or Flav hatch, this adaptable tie is a must-have in your fly box.

Material List
  • Hook : TMC 100 Dry Fly Hook - 14 - 25 Pack
  • Hook (Alternate): Fulling Mill All Purpose Light Hook FM1180 - 14
  • Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Olive Dun
  • Thread (Alternate): UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier - Brown Olive
  • Wing: Varner Short Fine Hair 2"x3" - Natural
  • Wing (alternate): Nature's Spirit Comparadun Deer Hair - Natural
  • Body: Fulling Mill Flex-Floss - BWO
  • Body (Alternate): Life-Flex Spandex Material - Olive
  • Shuck: Fulling Mill Ultra Dry Yarn - Black
  • Shuck (Alternate): Bett's Z-Lon - Black - Standard
  • Thorax: Fulling Mill Tactical Dry Fly Dub - Grey Olive
  • Thorax: Fulling Mill Tactical Dry Fly Dub - Grey Olive
  • Thorax (Alternate): Stalcup's Micro Fine Dry Fly Dubbing - BWO Gray Olive
  • Wing: Compara Cow Elk Hair - Natural
  • Wing (Alternate): Nature's Spirit Select Cow Elk - Natural
  • Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below