Cinderella Emerger: Emerger design inspired by a fairy-tale princess Text and photos by Russ Forney Cinderella rocks! I mean that girl has got it going on! The whole magical transformation from hapless, cinder-covered servant to elegant, upwardly mobile princess is timeless inspiration. Fly tiers take note, beyond the pumpkin carriage and glass slippers, this fairy tale also unveils an effective design concept for mayfly emergers. The fanciful analogy is a perfect fit. Nymphs spend their formative years as bottom dwelling critters living in mud, under rocks, and clinging to aquatic vegetation. They undergo their own remarkable transformation to emerge as graceful, winged adults with an upward mobility no less amazing than the fictional princess. Cinderella's aura may dominate the Magic Kingdom, but mayflies are the miracle mavens of the angler's world. read more... Hatches Magazine Subscription Price: $6.95 for each issue Both the 2007 & 2008 issues of Hatches is in stock and ready for shipping. Hatches Magazine Subscription Price: $6.95 for each issue Both the 2007 & 2008 issues of Hatches is in stock and ready for shipping.