Fly Fishing News from the Staff at The Fly Fishing Place
5 Classic Dry Flies for Trout and When to Use Them
Learn when to choose the Mosquito, Pale Morning Dun, Blue Winged Olive, Adams, and Light Cahill, with practical advice on matching insects, feeding stages, and presentation.
Woolly Bugger: The Legendary Streamer Fly That Catches Everything
The Woolly Bugger has earned legendary status for one reason: it simply catches fish. Learn the history behind this iconic streamer, the best color and weight variations to carry, and how to fish it effectively in any water.
How to Fish the Hopper Dropper Rig
The hopper dropper rig pairs a buoyant foam grasshopper dry fly with a sub-surface nymph to cover two feeding zones at once. Here's how to set it up, fish it effectively, and which patterns to use.