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Hatches | Flies | Tying | Knots | Expert Answers

Hatches






The Spring Hatch
A tale of five spring hatches. Learn to match the hatch (and understand it), spot tiny flies, and tie and fish flies.


Matching the Hatch
Get a few pointers on enticing rising trout with your fly.





Early Spring Hatches
The life cycles of Midges and Blue Winged Olives and how to imitate them, along with pointers on the reach cast.


Understanding Fish Foods
Knowing what trout eat and why is key.

Flies






Introduction to Entomology
Fishing expert Mark D. Williams talks about the creepy crawlies trout love.


Fishing Multiple Flies
Two heads are better than one, and so are two flies. If you want to catch trout when nothing's hatching, try prospecting with multiple flies.


Flies and How to Use Them
Artificial flies can deceive fish, but you better have your technique down.


Mayflies: Nymphs
In their various stages of development, mayflies provide a constant source of food for trout.


Mayflies: Emergers, Duns, & Spinners
Three more forms of the ever-useful mayfly.


Caddisflies
Freshwater fish also eat caddisflies, also called sedge flies, which look like moths when they become adults.





Stoneflies
Find a clean, bubbly stream and you probably will find stoneflies, a staple in a trout's diet.


Damselflies and Dragonflies
Among nature's oldest insects, damselflies and dragonflies are also among the largest, and often make a meal for trout and bass.


Attractors and Bait
Artificial flies that don't resemble real insects and baitfish can also be used effectively in flyfishing.


Two-Winged Flies
Mosquitoes, midges, horseflies, and deerflies belong to this class of fish food.


Land Insects
A terrestrial insect on the water can attract strikes.

Tying






Dissecting the Dry Fly
A detailed look at hackle and instruction on tying a bivisible.


Caddis Flies
Tie the fly that's the most fun to fish.





Beginning Fly Tying
Break into the art of fly tying gently with the wooly worm.

Knots






Fly Fishing Knots
Easy to follow, step-by-step primer for attaching lines.





Knots Know-How
You can't fish without knots—here's what you need to know.

Expert Answers


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How far up from the nymph do I set my weight?

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Will I catch more trout if I start using nymphs?

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How do you identify strikes on nymphs?

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Is power bait for wimps?

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What is the best bait for mountain lakes?

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What is the best bait for freshwater fishing?

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Any tips for spotting tiny flies?

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When should I change flies?

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What kind of lures should I use in ponds?


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