Is Parachute Adams A Dry Fly?

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

What Does A Pale Morning Dun Imitate?

Before its time to hatch, they usually crawl toward shore where water flows are slower. The nymph can become dislodged during this trip, and make an easy meal for a trout. Imitate this form of a PMD with a dead drifted nymph Vary the depth of the drift from dredging the bottom to the top … Read more

How Do You Tie A Split Case PMD?

What are PMD flies? pale morning duns or PMDs provide some of the finest dry fly action of the summer. They are classified as crawler nymphs Nymphs, emergers, cripples, duns, and spinners are very important to catch the most selective trout. Spinners vary according to sex. What is a PMD nymph? Nymph: The PMD nymph … Read more

What Does A PMD Fly Imitate?

A Gold Ribbed Hairs Ear Nymph or Pheasant Tail Nymph is ideal as a PMD nymph imitation. On rivers where the water surface is broken or there is a lot of fishing pressure , you may find the trout more cautious and feed exclusively on drifting nymphs ignoring anything on the surface. What is a … Read more

What Is A Golden Stone Fly?

golden stone flies are roughly the same size as Skwalas (17-23 mm) The nymphs are a speckled yellow brown and the adults range in color from a rich golden brown to dark brown, with lighter tones around the legs and on the underbelly. Are stonefly nymph good? Stonefly larvae are a favorite food of many … Read more

What Is A Stonefly Pattern?

What flies imitate stoneflies? Prince Nymph, Bead Head Prince Nymph Bead Head is a proven classic fly that will continue to be an effective fish catcher in most trout waters around the globe. The flashy peacock herl body entices strikes and the split tail and wing give the impression of a stonefly,. Are stonefly dry … Read more

What Color Are PMD Nymphs?

PMDs in the nymph stage are poor swimmers. They are slow and rather feeble, drifting along the bottom for quite a distance before they reach the surface. PMD nymphs have blocky bodies with a modest taper, and their color ranges from reddish brown to dark brown with a bit of an olive tint . What … Read more

What Is A Trico Fly Pattern?

Is a Trico a mayfly? Tricos are small mayflies that hatch in extraordinary numbers from July to October. Tricos are an incredibly fun dry fly to fish, especially on rivers like the Bighorn River that boasts a large trout population. What is a midge fly pattern ? Midge pupa patterns sometimes look similar to RS2s, … Read more