The parachute adams most often imitates a mayfly dun, but can also imitate midge adults and even caddis It’s a must have in your fly box . parachute flies are great to have in your fly box because they are easy to see, easy to fish, and it doesn’t sacrifice presentation of the fly. Is … Read more
A Gold Ribbed Hairs Ear Nymph or Pheasant Tail Nymph is ideal as a PMD nymph imitation. On rivers where the water surface is broken or there is a lot of fishing pressure , you may find the trout more cautious and feed exclusively on drifting nymphs ignoring anything on the surface. What is a … Read more
The Adams Parachute Dry Fly is a pattern that deserves to be in every fly box . It’s a versatile dry fly and has become recognized as a popular pattern on trout rivers around the world. Our Adams Parachute dry fishing flies are tied using extra-fine dry fly hooks. What does a parachute Adams imitate? … Read more
The fully emerged dun, drying its wings in preparation to fly off. Emergers, which are nymphs breaking their way through the surface film in preparation to become duns. What is a blue dun fly? The Blue Dun is another classic trout dry fly pattern that was originated to imitate the early mayfly hatches These dry … Read more
The St Mark’s fly, or ‘hawthorn fly, is a very common, long, shiny, black fly that can be found in large numbers during the spring around woodland edges, fields and wetlands It hangs in the air over the vegetation, drifting along with its legs dangling underneath it. How do I know what pattern my fly … Read more