Mayfly - Dry Flies
Mayflies (ephemeroptera)are one of the most important aquatic insect groups to Trout. The life cycle begins with the Nymph stage which grows on the bottom of the stream for severals month to a year until it swims to the surface as an Emerger. At this point, it will struggle to break the through the surface film as an adult or Dun. Mature females return to the surface as Egg Layers before falling into the water as spent wings or Spinners.
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Caddis - Dry Flies
Caddisflies (trichoptera)are moth-like aquatic insects that are extremely important to Trout. The life cycle begins as a grub-like worm called a Larva. Many varities of Caddis will build a cocoon or a case until it emerges as a Pupa where it will swim or crawl to the surface. Caddis emergence often happens very quickly, however emergers and cripples can be important to fool wary trout. The Adult Caddis live for several days to mate before returning to the surface as a Spinner.
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Spinners
Mayflies (ephemeroptera)are one of the most important aquatic insect groups to Trout. The life cycle begins with the Nymph stage which grows on the bottom of the stream for severals month to a year until it swims to the surface as an Emerger. At this point, it will struggle to break the through the surface film as an adult or Dun. Mature females return to the surface as Egg Layers before falling into the water as spent wings or Spinners.
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Stonefly - Dry Flies
Stoneflies (Plecoptera) are generally very large and require very pure water. The lifecycle begins with the Nymph stage, similar to the Mayfly. However, most Stoneflies crawl onto the shoreline to hatch as an Adult. After mating, the Stoneflies return to the surface as Spinners.
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Emergers
Emerger patters are important for mayfly, caddis and midge hatches. These highly effective patterns represent the emergent adult struggling to break through the surface film or can imitate a cripple or an adult that is just about to take flight. These patterns often make the difference when fish are 'highly educated' on streams with a lot of fishing pressure.
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Mayfly - Nymphs
Mayflies (ephemeroptera)are one of the most important aquatic insect groups to Trout. The life cycle begins with the Nymph stage which grows on the bottom of the stream for severals month to a year until it swims to the surface as an Emerger. At this point, it will struggle to break the through the surface film as an adult or Dun. Mature females return to the surface as Egg Layers before falling into the water as spent wings or Spinners.
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Caddis - Nymphs
Caddisflies (trichoptera)are moth-like aquatic insects that are extremely important to Trout. The life cycle begins as a grub-like worm called a Larva. Many varities of Caddis will build a cocoon or a case until it emerges as a Pupa where it will swim or crawl to the surface. Caddis emergence often happens very quickly, however emergers and cripples can be important to fool wary trout. The Adult Caddis live for several days to mate before returning to the surface as a Spinner.
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Stonefly - Nymphs
Stoneflies (Plecoptera) are generally very large and require very pure water. The lifecycle begins with the Nymph stage, similar to the Mayfly. However, most Stoneflies crawl onto the shoreline to hatch as an Adult. After mating, the Stoneflies return to the surface as Spinners.
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CDC
CDC patterns combine visibility, movement and floatation to allow tyers to achieve incredibly effective dry fly and emerger imitations. These patterns fool fish in the most demanding conditions. Many of TCO’s Patterns incorporate CDC and are our go-to patterns for fooling tough trout on spring creeks, tailwaters and freestoners alike. Use TCO’s High Fly for quick drying and floatation.
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Midges
Midges (Diptera) are aquatic insects related to mosquitos and are usually very small. The midge lifeccyle begins as a Larva stage and appear as slender, segmented, worm-like bodies. This is followed by the Pupa, stage. Emerger and stillborn midge patterns are important during most midge hatches. The Adults are distinguished by small bodies and very long legs.
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Midge Nymphs
Midges (Diptera) are aquatic insects related to mosquitos and are usually very small. The midge lifeccyle begins as a Larva stage and appear as slender, segmented, worm-like bodies. This is followed by the Pupa, stage. Emerger and stillborn midge patterns are important during most midge hatches. The Adults are distinguished by small bodies and very long legs.
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Wet Flies
Fishing wet flies seems like a lost art however those who love to fish wets know just how effective it can be. A day sweeping wet flies along the banks, and in front of boulders in your favorite river may just turn you back in time… a time before double nymph rigs and huge indicators. You’ll be surprised how easy it is too… and easy cast with a quick mend, sweep the bank or structure, and make a twitch or two and you’ll soon be into a fish. Try these flies either dead drift, with a swing or lift and send us a picture of your success with a wet fly.
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