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Mayflies are the preferred food for many trout populations.
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.
Mayflies can emerge in a frenzied riot. These occurrences are a catalyst for trout to do the same. Partially developed wing is frequently wha...
View full detailsRepresents an emerging mayfly. Can be fished in the surface film, or fish like a nymph. If you find the fish, they will hit this pattern. Fi...
View full detailsThis fly has recorded excellent results in Yellowstone all the way through Michigan. Fish it early and fish it late, fish it when the PMD's are...
View full detailsOne of the hottest bwo emerger patterns. Popular from Sierra's to Arkansas and points east and west north and south. Excellent for dropper combo....
View full detailsBig trout love tiny flies. Smoke Jumper is one that has been a guide secret for many years. Best known on the Bighorn River, MT, it is an emerger...
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This pattern is deadly when fish are keying on emergers. The emerging stage is when insects are the most vulnerable, and big fat fish slurp them u...
View full detailsEphemerella invaria, throughout the Midwest and many other regions as well, this is THE hatch to fish. We have to admit this pattern is eye catc...
View full detailsMidges are perhaps one of the most intimidating flies to fish with. They are small, hard to tie on a leader, and can be difficult to set the hook....
View full detailsInvented by Pat Dorsey on the South Platte River to entice finicky fish. This pattern has caught on for its productiveness and versatility. Midges...
View full detailsThis is a great twist on a the WD-40. A bit of cdc acts as a post and will help this sit in that perfect subsurface zone. Great for midge and tric...
View full detailsExcellent little mayfly pattern that represents both BWO's and PMD's. Also know as the Bat Wing Emerger, due to the wing case resemblance. Fish ...
View full detailsFishing the emerging caddis is one of the most productive ways to catch trout. The Z lon shuck traps bubbles, and gives this pattern a life like ...
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Fishing the emerging caddis is one of the most productive ways to catch trout. The Z lon shuck traps bubbles, and gives this pattern a life like ...
View full detailsA simple dry fly/cripple/emerger that works Nothing fancy, just a nice tie with good materials The zelon shuck is the highlight, giving this the ...
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