That’s because surface action is always what fly fishermen want, but the reality is that this kind of feeding is a luxury. For the water to boil, you need aquatic insects to be hatching ...

When I fish a trout river that’s new to me, I often stop into a local fly shop to pick up a few dry flies. Every river has its own special patterns, and I’m a s ...

It’s realistic and unassuming, and it’s an excellent last-resort fly. Midges hatch year-round in most trout waters, meaning that a midge imitation is never really a bad option. If you’re ...

Approximately three to seven days after hatching the larvae fall to the ground to pupate. The pupae reach the adult stage about seven days later. Female screw-worm flies mate four to five days ...