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
The elk wing caddis dry fly is one of the most popular and proven dry flies in the world. What color are caddis nymphs? The color of the larvae of many species is brown or dark olive-brown , but many other species are olive to bright green. What does a caddis fly imitate? But caddisflies … 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. Do … Read more
The body is very dark in color, almost black, and is distinguished by paler abdominal segments 5, 6, and 7. The legs are somewhat feeble in appearance. Excluding tails, mature Hendrickson nymphs vary in length from 8 -12 mm. (1/3 – 1/2”) with the female being somewhat larger than the male. What is a hendrickson … Read more
In this blog post, I’m going to talk about the below topic, “What Are Tricos?.” I’ll share all the relevant information with you about the post. I hope this article will be very useful to you. Tricos are small mayflies that hatch in extraordinary numbers from July to October Tricos are an incredibly fun dry … Read more
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
Trout had come to dries, streamers and a variety of nymphs. All of the Troutbitten crew had found success, but each had come to it in a different way. “So much for matching the sulfur hatch ,” Smith chuckled. It really is true: You don’t have to match the hatch. How do I identify my … Read more
The Quill Gordon is one of the earliest eastern mayfly hatches in the spring The flies hatch on the bottom and rise as fully formed adults, working on the surface to dry their wings and fly. The Quill Gordon dry fly has not changed since originated by Theodore Gordon in the Catskills. What does a … Read more
A wonderfully designed fly, originated by Hans van Klinken, the Klinkhammer is a dry fly designed to hang down in the film imitating an insect that’s trying to emerge. What type of fly is a Klinkhammer? The Klinkhammer fly is a type of parachute fly designed by Dutch angler Hans Van Klinken in the early … 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