On a more serious note, this is a fly pattern worth sharing, and to that end, I will be leading the Potomac Valley Fly Fisher’s Advanced Fly Tying session on Sept. 17, 2025, with this fly pattern.

1. Hares Ear Nymph It’s hard to find a more generic nymph pattern than a Hare’s Ear. Black, tan, and olive are staple colors that allow you to mimic a wide range of aquatic nymphs. 2. Prince ...

Blue Wing Olives, aka BWO, are small mayflies with a short life cycle that is completed in 14-16 weeks. From egg to nymph, emerger to dun and the final stage, spinners, trout target BWOs in all stages ...

A simple, small pattern, the RS2 is tailor-made for finicky fish. When you can see trout feeding just below the surface but can’t seem to match what they’re eating, this fly often does the trick.

I also like the bead-head versions as well. You’ll want to carry Pheasant Tails in sizes 12, 14 and 16. The other nymph pattern that I always have with me is the Walt’s Worm in sizes 12, 14 ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Beginning fly anglers are often overwhelmed with all there is to know about the sport. However, you do not need to carry every known fly pattern, three different rods, two types ...

The Turck Tarantula, a rubber-legged dry or wet pattern resembling a Madam X, became a rage after topping the One Fly event in 1990. “The Turck was hot and then it died,” James said.