Nymphs, or flies that imitate immature insects and are fished underwater, are meant to take advantage of the fact that there are always bugs subsurface. This is why nymphing skills are a must-have in the arsenal of any fly fisherman. How do you tell if a fly is a nymph? If they are made of … Read more
The sulphur mayfly is a member of the order Ephemeroptera (mayflies) and is found within the family Ephemerellidae (spiny crawler mayflies) and the genus Ephemerella (which also includes Sulphurs, Pale Morning Duns, and Hendricksons). What does a prince nymph look like? The Prince Nymph, a.k.a. Brown Forked Tail, features a Peacock herl body wrapped with … Read more
American Grannom is the common name for the Brachycentridae family of caddisfly Most streams have an abundant diversity of the family, all of which are stream dwellers. Brachycentrus (Grannom). This is the most common genus found in most trout streams. What is a grannon fly? The Grannom fly is the first sedge you see hatching … Read more
midge nymphs are the immature developmental stage of a Midge or several members of the Chironomidae family The nymphs are aquatic by nature and live in freshwater, molting up to 14 times before they reach adulthood. How do you fish small nymphs? Importantly, tiny nymphs need something else to pull them down to the bottom. … Read more
The Story. The Light Cahill is a classic Catskill dry fly originated by Dan Cahill over 100 years ago A basic imitation of a pale morning dun or a Pale Evening Dun, the Light Cahill fly is a standard that ranks right up there with the Adams.An assortment in all sizes is a must in … Read more
To many non-anglers, they look like little moths. Adults have wings shaped like a tent, segmented bodies without tails, and antennae that give a moth-like appearance. But unlike moths, caddisflies spend most of their lives living in the water as larvae, which look like little worms. What is a caddis larva? Caddisfly larvae are aquatic, … Read more
caddis nymph flies are actually usually caddis larva or Caddis Pupa imitations since there is technically no “nymphal” stage in the Caddisfly’s development. Caddis Larvae and Caddies Pupae are present in large numbers in most trout streams and they are an important part of the diet of most trout. What does a caddis fly nymph … Read more
The Brassie is a great all-around nymph pattern that offers three great features: its wire body imitates the segmented bodies of midges and caddisflies, it’s easy to tie, and it sinks like a stone—which means you can fish it deep. What does a Brassie imitate? Mike’s copper fly or what is better known as a … Read more
What does a frenchie nymph imitate? The Frenchie is essentially a beadhead pheasant tail pattern with a dubbing hot spot Some anglers will argue that the hot spot represents an egg while others claim it’s simply a color trigger . Whatever the reason, one thing is for sure: this pattern is likely to turn 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