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I'm realtively new to fly fishing and have realized that after the few trips I've been on, I have basically no flies left in my box. So it's time to re-fill. What are some basic fly patterns that are effective in many situations?/Which ones do I need in my box?
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Answers (8)
Check this out:
http://tinyurl.com/ned564
Where do you live and what are you fishing for
Most of the trips I take are in the Colorado/Rocky Mountain area. I've fished the Colorado and FryingPan rivers.
a list of
must-have tools in your box for many situations:
Vise: Holds the hook so that you can use both hands to tie.
Bobbin: Holds a spool of thread.
Threader: Pulls tying thread through the bobbin tube.
Scissors: To cut material. Sharp scissors with fine points are one of the
most important tools.
Bodkin: Otherwise known as a “dubbing needle.”
Half Hitch Tool: To tie basic knots. Often part of a two-sided tool with
the bodkin.
Hackle Pliers: Small springloaded
pliers with which to
grasp tying material.
Hair Stacker: To even up
the tips of a bunch of hair.
Tying Lamp: Good light is
important — a crane lamp
works well.
To a hungry fish, this fly looks like a juicy grasshopper. A skilled fly-tyer
can learn to imitate any insect that might lure a fish.
Some must have flies for trout.
-Elk Hair Caddis
-Variety of Wooly Buggers(Beaded or Non-Beaded)
-Couple of Girdle Bugs
-Green or Orange Beaded Nymphs
-And I always have a good stock of Brownies for my go to fly.
Hope this helps.
Fishing freshwater, I always take bead-head leeches and hopper patterns. I'm not good enough to "match the hatch," but these two plus some muddler minnows, some nymphs, and some mosquitoes or gnats will cover a lot of situations. I always carry some "snotty" dry flies like the royal coachman just for fun too.
In the salt, Clouser minnows and basic crab patterns will get you a good start.
lots of variables here depending on where what type of water, wet or dry and so on. I would take a trip to a local fly shop and ask. You may want to tie or buy some elsewhere due to cost. but they can tell you what is working where you are
I agree with fisheromen, go to a fly shop and ask, they are usually very willing to help. I am from Colorado and fish all over the Rocky Mountains and here are my basic flies:
Elk Hair Caddis-16 to 18
Black Woolly Bugger-10 to 12
Black Ant-16 to 18
Pheasant Tail-18 to 20
Copper John - 18 to 20
Good Luck!
If you have a question about what flies to use on a specific body of water in Colorado let me know, I may be able to help.
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Some must have flies for trout.
-Elk Hair Caddis
-Variety of Wooly Buggers(Beaded or Non-Beaded)
-Couple of Girdle Bugs
-Green or Orange Beaded Nymphs
-And I always have a good stock of Brownies for my go to fly.
Hope this helps.
Check this out:
http://tinyurl.com/ned564
Where do you live and what are you fishing for
Most of the trips I take are in the Colorado/Rocky Mountain area. I've fished the Colorado and FryingPan rivers.
a list of
must-have tools in your box for many situations:
Vise: Holds the hook so that you can use both hands to tie.
Bobbin: Holds a spool of thread.
Threader: Pulls tying thread through the bobbin tube.
Scissors: To cut material. Sharp scissors with fine points are one of the
most important tools.
Bodkin: Otherwise known as a “dubbing needle.”
Half Hitch Tool: To tie basic knots. Often part of a two-sided tool with
the bodkin.
Hackle Pliers: Small springloaded
pliers with which to
grasp tying material.
Hair Stacker: To even up
the tips of a bunch of hair.
Tying Lamp: Good light is
important — a crane lamp
works well.
To a hungry fish, this fly looks like a juicy grasshopper. A skilled fly-tyer
can learn to imitate any insect that might lure a fish.
Fishing freshwater, I always take bead-head leeches and hopper patterns. I'm not good enough to "match the hatch," but these two plus some muddler minnows, some nymphs, and some mosquitoes or gnats will cover a lot of situations. I always carry some "snotty" dry flies like the royal coachman just for fun too.
In the salt, Clouser minnows and basic crab patterns will get you a good start.
lots of variables here depending on where what type of water, wet or dry and so on. I would take a trip to a local fly shop and ask. You may want to tie or buy some elsewhere due to cost. but they can tell you what is working where you are
I agree with fisheromen, go to a fly shop and ask, they are usually very willing to help. I am from Colorado and fish all over the Rocky Mountains and here are my basic flies:
Elk Hair Caddis-16 to 18
Black Woolly Bugger-10 to 12
Black Ant-16 to 18
Pheasant Tail-18 to 20
Copper John - 18 to 20
Good Luck!
If you have a question about what flies to use on a specific body of water in Colorado let me know, I may be able to help.
Post an Answer