Last Chance Cripple - Callibaetis - Size 18

Description

The Callibaetis Last Chance Cripple is a proven pattern for stillwaters and slow currents where trout key in on mayflies trapped in the surface film. Designed with the same low-profile silhouette as the original Last Chance series, this version imitates Callibaetis mayflies in their crippled stage—wings splayed, body half-emerged, and vulnerable. Its realistic proportions and subtle dubbing make it especially effective during prolonged Callibaetis hatches, when trout often refuse duns in favor of easier targets.

This fly shines on lakes, spring creeks, and tailwaters throughout the West, particularly in calm conditions when selective fish have plenty of time to study their prey. Fished alone or behind a high-floating dry, the Callibaetis Last Chance Cripple is a reliable choice anytime these speckled mayflies are on the menu.