Dillo Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 I am going to try fly fishing for trout. What are some essential flies I should have to start my collection? Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 27, 2015 Global Moderator Posted January 27, 2015 I'm not a big trout fly guy but I don't think any fly collection could be without some wolly buggers. I've caught about every kind of fish I've ever caught on a fly rod on a wolly bugger. 3 Quote
OntarioFishingGuy Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 I'm not a big trout fly guy but I don't think any fly collection could be without some wolly buggers. I've caught about every kind of fish I've ever caught on a fly rod on a wolly bugger. X2 Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted January 27, 2015 Super User Posted January 27, 2015 What type of trout and water are you targeting, native, wild or stockers? all those will help to determine what type of flies should be "standards" Quote
notevenanibble Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 I am going to try fly fishing for trout. What are some essential flies I should have to start my collection? I'm still fairly new(less than 2 yrs) to fly fishing, but these are my must haves. Keep in mind that many flies can look like a variety of bugs, certain ones cover all bases well. Finding the right depth where the fish are feeding or willing to feed is as important as matching the hatch. Dries: Elk Hair Caddis Blue Winged Olive (BWO) Parachute - Hoppers nypmhs: stone fly - also looks like a dragon and damsel fly nymph prince nymph bh hairs ear caddis nymph - also the puppa caddis nymph pheasant tail RS2 - or emergers will work good here San Juan Worms - also see Squirmy Wormy's eggs i am not overly concerned with sizes, but i try to stay similar to what i see hatching. do some research but be very cautious about making things to complicated. you can fish very simply with only a few patterns and catch lot's of fish. Also you want some streamers, and wooly buggers. They are tough to say about sizes and colors. I try to stay natural looking though. Quote
Super User everythingthatswims Posted January 28, 2015 Super User Posted January 28, 2015 Bead Head Pheasant Tail, Bead Head Hare's Ear, Parachute Adams, Kreelex, Wooly Bugger, and if you fish stocked trout, you're gonna need some egg patterns. Quote
Captain America Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 bead head pheasant tails, hairs ears, caddis nymphs and wooly buggers have done well for me. All of these are easy ties too. Quote
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