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Flies

Lightweight, hand-tied artificial lures made from feathers, fur, thread, and synthetic materials. Designed to imitate insects, baitfish, and crustaceans at various life stages. Four major types: dry flies (surface), wet flies, nymphs (bottom), and streamers (baitfish).

Techniques

  • Dead drift
  • Euro nymphing
  • Streamer stripping
  • Wet fly swing
  • Match the hatch
  • Dry-dropper

Target species

  • Trout
  • Salmon
  • Steelhead
  • Bass
  • Panfish
  • Pike
  • Bonefish
  • Tarpon
  • Redfish

Best conditions

Dry flies during insect hatches in spring through fall. Nymphs are effective year-round (fish feed subsurface 80-90% of the time). Streamers shine in stained water and low-light periods.

Skill level

Intermediate to Advanced

47 flies