little olive mayflies

How Many Fly Patterns Are There?

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Flies-Their origin, natural history, tying, hooks, patterns and selections of dry and wet flies , nymphs, streamers, salmon flies for fresh and salt water in North America and the British Isles, including a Dictionary of 2200 Patterns. How do I know what pattern my fly is? To identify different fly species, look for the characteristics … Read more

What Do Nymph Flies Imitate?

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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