The stories behind classic trout flies like the Elk Hair Caddis and Parachute Adams, and how, when and where to fish them.
Elk Hair Caddis history: how Pennsylvania schoolteacher Al Troth’s 1957 wet fly refused to sink and became one of the most popular dry flies ever tied.
The History of the Elk Hair Caddis: How a Wet Fly Became a Legend Read More »
Everything about the Adams fly: its 1922 history, what each part does, six popular versions including the Parachute Adams, what size to use and how to fish it.
The Adams Fly: History, Versions and How to Fish It Read More »
Fly fishing midges for trout: the midge life cycle, six small flies to carry, three ways to rig them and tips for fooling picky trout on tiny flies in winter.
Midges and Small Flies: A Fly Fishing Deep Dive Read More »
How to fish an Elk Hair Caddis: when to use it, how to choose the right size and color, and four ways to fish it: dead drift, skitter, dry-dropper and swing.
How to Fish an Elk Hair Caddis: When to Use It, How to Choose One and 4 Ways to Fish It Read More »
Not sure what fly to use for trout? Learn how to choose flies for fly fishing: matching the hatch, reading the rise, the mayfly life cycle, and the best trout flies to carry.
How to Choose Flies for Fly Fishing: A Beginner’s Guide to Matching the Hatch Read More »
Why every fly box needs an Elk Hair Caddis: it floats like a cork, passes for caddis and more, and catches trout on rivers across the country.
The Elk Hair Caddis: Why Every Fly Box Needs One Read More »