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
What is a damselfly nymph ? damselfly larvae (nymphs) are aquatic, slender, usually drab insects, with 6 thin legs, large eyes, and small wing buds on the back of the thorax. Do perdigon flies work? There’s not much to a Perdigon, and it’s not what you expect in a fly pattern . But Perdigons are … Read more
The standard chubby chernobyl does a great job of imitating bigger stoneflies and grasshoppers , yet with a little imaginative alteration, chubby-style flies can be tied to closer imitate smaller stoneflies and caddis, like black winter stoneflies, yellow sallies, skwala’s and october caddis as well. What hooks for Chubby Chernobyl? Hook: 3X-long nymph hook (here, … Read more
In short, a Zebra Midge is a fly pattern used to imitate both the pupal and nymphal stages of a wide variety of aquatic-born insects The Zebra Midge features a tapered body, ribbed abdomen, and a beadhead, making it a versatile and effective fly pattern for all sizes and species of trout. What color are … Read more
To identify different fly species, look for the characteristics that set them apart For example, If they look like a mosquito, but they aren’t biting you, they’re midges. You’ll often see them buzzing around and above your head in huge swarms. What are perdigon flies? Perdigon flies are Spanish nymph patterns , invented by Spanish … Read more
These fibers do a good job of imitating either dangling legs or emerging wings , and in some cases the bedraggled wings of a drowned adult insect. Do fly patterns matter? In the end, I believe it’s safe to say that fly pattern can matter, but not nearly as often as we think (or as … Read more
Cool fall weather provides relief for both trout anglers and trout The summer heat makes it tough for anglers to fish in the middle of the day, but the cooler fall temperatures allow them to enjoy pursuing trout any time of the day. What do you use for fly fishing in the fall? Tungsten Missile. … Read more
How do you fish pheasant tail nymphs ? By way of it’s slick contour the pheasant tail nymph penetrates the water surface directly and sinks fast. If lifted gently in front of or a the side of a a fish to mimic the upward movement of the actual natural nymph rising to the surface one … Read more
What does a Frenchie fly 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