Sometimes referred to as BWO , a wide array of artificial flies are tied to imitate adult, nymphal and emerging stages of the aquatic insect. What does a BWO fly look like? THE BLUE-WINGED OLIVE (BWO) is not a single species, but a group of them in the genus Baetis. There are many mayflies out … Read more
golden stone flies are roughly the same size as Skwalas (17-23 mm) The nymphs are a speckled yellow brown and the adults range in color from a rich golden brown to dark brown, with lighter tones around the legs and on the underbelly. Are stonefly nymph good? Stonefly larvae are a favorite food of many … Read more
baetis fly fishing tips Because Baetis mayflies are so often called blue-winged olives , some anglers try to imitate them with flies with blue wings and olive bodies This is one of the follies of common names. Is Blue Winged Olive a dry fly? This dry fly pattern is a simple must-have in the box … Read more
Callibaetis Mayflies are delicate, beautiful creatures that inhabit many different kinds of lakes They are very important to fly fishers because they are prolific and available to trout as food nearly year round. Callibaetis mayflies belong to the Baetidae family of mayflies. Most Baetidae are multi brooded. What color is callibaetis? Size: Mature nymph 6-12mm … Read more
The isonychia nymph is a pattern that should be carried in the fly box of every traveling fly angler Although these aquatic mayflies do not inhabit all streams in great density, where they are found in abundance, they are shown great favoritism by foraging trout who will often key in on them exclusively. What is … Read more
Baetis mayflies are known to fishermen as Blue-winged Olives or simply Olives They are first Ephemeropterans to hatch each season, emerging from late February into April. Another group emerges with Sulphurs and Green Drakes in late May. What color is a bwo nymph ? BWO nymphs have slender, tapered bodies which some fly fishers describe … Read more
The fly can be used to imitate a small baetis / Blue Wing Olive or midge The original fly pattern was tied with a gray body/thorax, but it can be tied in a variety of colors including olive, chocolate, black, tan, and red. What is a Baetis nymph? baetis mayflies are known to fishermen as … Read more
The blue dun is another classic trout dry fly pattern that was originated to imitate the early mayfly hatches These dry flies work for a number of hatches including the Blue Winged Olives, Hendricksons, Blue Quills and Quill Gordons. These are all great midday banker’s hours hatches. What does dun mean in fly tying? A … Read more
Dry Flies : Blue Winged Olive: You can find this fly between size 14 and 22. This dry fly is extremely common, but always going to find fish. Plus, they’re easy to find in any sort of fly shop! Hatchmaster Blue Winged Olive: This fly is a great imitation of the BWO. What does a … Read more
Is a sparkle dun a dry fly ? The Sparkle Dun is a perfect trout dry fly to imitate many different natural mayflies, including Pale Morning Duns, Sulphur, and baetis mayflies . The dry fly is sparse, yet gives a great drift. What is Dun in fly tying? A DUN color is usually a brown … Read more