"Quill Gordon"
Epeorus pleuralis
flatheaded mayfly nymph
Perhaps the best known American mayfly.
Originated by Theodore Gordon, noted as
the "Father of fly fishing." Also called "Gordon
Quill." 1/2". Abundant early hatches on
classic eastern rivers. Pale olive/yellow. Natural
hatches from nymphal skin at bottom and swims
to surface.
Other flatheaded mayflies:
"Light Cahill" , "Dark
Red Quill",
"March Brown"