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Baetis rhodani - Large Dark Olives

For fly fishermen one of the first olives to appear on the river in springtime is the Large Dark Olive or Baetis rhodani. Imitation can be made from a variety of trout fly patterns for the nymph, dun and spinner. Hatches may occur any time through the season. The flies are generally smaller and paler in the height of the summertime. Typically Baetis Rhodani, commonly known as Large Dark Olives or LDO's hatch in March through to April and again in September to October in the UK

Baetis rhodani Details

Family Ephemeroptera
Body Length  
Body Length 0.375" 9mm
No of Tails 2
Usual Hatch Time Evenings
Body Colour Dark Olive
Wing Colour Light Grey

 

baetis rhodai fly hatches & imitation

Large Dark Olive (LDO) Imitating Fly Patterns

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The Essential Fly Barbless Pheasant Tail Nymph (Ptn) Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Barbless Pheasant Tail Nymph (Ptn) Fishing Fly
£1.25
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Available in Fly Size(s)
8, 10, 12, 14, 16.

The Essential Fly Barbless Upwing Olive Cdc Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Barbless Upwing Olive Cdc Fishing Fly
£1.50
(1)

Available in Fly Size(s)
14, 16, 18

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The Essential Fly Barbless Adams Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Barbless Adams Fishing Fly
£1.50
(3)

Available in Fly Size(s)
12, 14, 16, 18, 20

The Essential Fly Barbless Baetis Nymph Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Barbless Baetis Nymph Fishing Fly
£1.25
(1)

Available in Fly Size(s)
14, 16

The Essential Fly Barbless Sawyer Original Pheasant Tail Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Barbless Sawyer Original Pheasant Tail Fishing Fly
£1.25
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Available in Fly Size(s)
10, 12, 14, 16.

The Essential Fly Beacon Beige Fishing Fly
The Essential Fly Beacon Beige Fishing Fly
£1.50
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Available in Fly Size(s)
12, 14, 16, 18

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