Orange Crush - Category 3 Fly Company

The Category 3 Orange Crush is a highly effective, guide-tested parachute dry fly used primarily for trout and native Australian species like saratoga. Tied on heavy-gauge hooks, its distinct orange color and high-visibility parachute post make it an excellent searching pattern when mayflies or caddis are hatching About Category 3

Category 3 Fly Company is a small independent fly company based in Taupo, New Zealand. Those of you who have been fortunate enough to fish the wilderness rivers of New Zealand will have a good understanding of how technical it can be. Gin clear water with some of the spookiest fish on the planet that require pin point accuracy and the right choice of fly.

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