Lime Green Trude
Lime Green Trude is a bright western attractor dry fly with a flat white wing and vivid body built for trout in fast water. It supports Lime Green Trude fly, attractor trude, and western trout dry searches.
Imitates: Bright caddis, attractor dries, and general summer surface food
Quick Reference
- Best Sizes
- #10-16
- Best Season
- Summer through early fall
- Best Conditions
- Fast western riffles, banks, and pocket water
- Water Temp
- 54-70°F
- Recommended Tippet
- 4X-5X
How to Rig It
Fish it as the visible dry in a hopper-dropper or alone across rough current.
How to Present It
Drift it tight to banks and rocks, then allow a tiny wake when trout are looking up.
Why It Works
The bright body plus Trude wing creates a strong target in glare, chop, and broken trout water.
History
Colorful Trudes gained popularity in the West as rugged searching flies for active summer trout.
Pro Tip
This is a good crossover fly when trout may eat both caddis and attractor-style dries.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I fish Lime Green Trude?+
Fish it in summer when trout are willing to move for bright visible surface flies.
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