The Rodney
by
Rooster Tail Flies
$4.95
The Rodney has earned cult status among lake anglers for one simple reason: it just works. Designed for shallow, fertile mayfly lakes, it’s a brilliant pattern for fooling cruising trout that have seen it all.
Why it works:
Its slim, buggy profile gives just the right hint of a mayfly without over-doing it. Subtle enough for pressured fish, but still easy for trout to spot in that classic mayfly “mooching water.”
When to fish it:
At its best during mayfly hatches or on calm, glassy flats. A gentle presentation is all it needs — let it sit, give it a tiny tweak, and hang on.
Where it shines:
Perfect for mainland and Tassie lakes, highland tarns, and any stillwater where mayflies feature in the menu.