PMD CRACK BACK

Description

PMD Crack Back – Versatile Pale Morning Dun Nymph

The PMD Crack Back is a refined mayfly nymph pattern that imitates the Pale Morning Dun in its vulnerable stage just before emergence. Designed with a slender body, subtle color variations, and a unique cracked-back effect, these fly fishing flies perfectly mimic the natural translucence of a real mayfly struggling to shed its nymphal shuck. It’s a deadly pattern for selective trout during PMD hatches in clear rivers and spring creeks.

Design / Features

The PMD Crack Back features an olive-tan body ribbed with fine wire and a split-back wing case that reveals a flash of pearlescent material. This “cracked” appearance imitates the emerging nymph’s exposed body as it transitions to the adult stage. The realistic silhouette, paired with natural materials, ensures lifelike drift and subtle light reflection. Its durability and realism make it a trusted pattern among experienced anglers.

When and Where to Use

The PMD Crack Back is most effective from late spring to early fall, during PMD hatches. It performs exceptionally well in slow to moderate currents, tailwaters, and clear streams with consistent hatches. Fish it as a dropper beneath a dry fly, in a two-fly rig, or dead-drifted through riffles where trout feed just below the surface film.