Imitates. Originally tied to imitate large stoneflies, the Stimulator is also useful to imitate adult caddis , grasshoppers and large mayflies . Who created the Stimulator fly? Randall Kaufmann —a commercial fly tier—is one widely known for creating one of the most popular flies out there, referred to as the Stimulator. Are caddis dry flies? … Read more
The insect March Brown is a mayfly, and most March Brown patterns imitate that in some sense – as a nymph, an emerger, often tied as a wet fly , or as a dun in the form of a dry fly. Is March Brown a mayfly? March Browns are a collective name for multiple mayfly … Read more
Nymphs like giant stone flies live in the rivers for as long as three years before they hatch into winged adults They are attractive to trout in several sizes, almost year round. As the stone fly nymphs grow they must take over a larger territory. Are stonefly dry flies ? Stonefly dry flies imitating the … Read more
The Elk Hair Caddis is a dry fly commonly used for trout fishing. Are caddis wet or dry flies? Caddis flies in pupa and dry fly form should be in every fly fishermans box on outings to rivers and lakes today. Don’t just use caddis as a dry fly, there are different rigs that you … Read more