Mayflies are the preferred food for many trout populations. Mayflies are very vulnerable during their emergence on the water. Some even have a hard time with the transition and become crippled. Trout love this stage of a hatch. While technically only baetis and callibaetis (mayflies and blue wing olives/blue duns) have an aquatic emergence stage, some caddis, stoneflies and midges can become crippled and become easy prey. Its a must-have group of flies. Here is the one of largest selection of emergers and cripples that you will find anywhere.
Cripples are a great option just as a hatch starts. The March Brown cripple is specifically designed to be fished during March Brown hatches. Rit...
View full detailsCommonly used a nymph or an emerger. Use in surface film where all that great frenzied action takes place. Or sink it and use it as a nymph or dro...
View full detailsA super simplistic but effective dry fly pattern. Particularly useful during mayfly hatches when finicky trout are present.
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