Bug hatches can get pretty complex. Hopefully, these fly hatch blogs should help simplify some confusion.
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Confidence patterns are the stable of flies that an angler reaches to regularly with the expectation of catching fish.
Confidence patterns are not simply a list of best sellers, nor are they a list of most recommended flies. Confidence patterns are the stable of flies that an angler reaches to regularly with the expectation of catching fish. Our confidence in these flies is a self-fulfilling prophecy of sorts…we fish these flies with the expectation of catching fish and we probably have better concentration and better presentations. And, thus, better results.
Chris N,
February 05, 2023
What are the Best Flies for a Newbie Fly Fisher?
This list of highly effective trout flies should be considered "must haves" if you are learning how to fly fish. These flies are all time tested, and are excellent trout catching flies!
Mike Ryan,
July 12, 2021
What are some effective fly assortments for fly fishing for trout?
Fly Assortments For Trout
Mike Ryan,
January 29, 2021
How Do You Fly Fish Egg Flies?
Find Out How and When To Fish Egg Flies
Mike Ryan,
March 01, 2020
What are Jigged Hook Nymphs, and How Do You Fish a Jiggy Nymph?
What are Jigged Hook Nymphs, and How Do You Fish a Jiggy Nymph?
Mike Ryan,
January 06, 2020
What Is The Terrestrial Fly Hatch? How To Fly Fish The Terrestrials.
What Is The Terrestrial Fly Hatch? How To Fly Fish The Terrestrials.
Mike Ryan,
July 24, 2019
What is the Trico Hatch? Fly Fishing Entomology For Fly Fishing The Trico Hatch.
What is the Trico Hatch? Fly Fishing Entomology For Fly Fishing The Trico Hatch.
Mike Ryan,
July 22, 2019
What is the Pale Morning Dun (PMD) Mayfly Hatch? Entomology of the Pale Morning Duns (Genus Ephemerella)
Learn the life cycle of Pale Morning Dun (PMD) Mayfly Hatch, and understand the hatch in a way that will help you become a more proficient angler.
Mike Ryan,
June 26, 2019
What is the Little Yellow Sally Hatch? Entomology of Little Yellow Stoneflies (Genus Isoperla)
Learn the life cycle of the Little Yellow Sally or Yellow Stonefly Hatch, and understand the hatch in a way that will help you become a more proficient angler.
Mike Ryan,
June 26, 2019
What is the March Brown Mayfly Hatch? Entomology of the March Brown Mayflies.
Learn the life cycle of March Brown Mayflies, and understand the hatch in a way that will help you become a more proficient angler.
Mike Ryan,
April 23, 2019
What is the Caddis Hatch? Entomology of Caddis (Order Trichoptera).
Understanding the Caddis Hatch.
Mike Ryan,
April 23, 2019
What is the Stonefly Hatch? Entomology of Stoneflies (Order Plecoptera).
Understand the Stonefly Hatch
Mike Ryan,
April 01, 2019
What is the Hendrickson Mayfly Hatch? Hendrickson Mayfly Entomology
What is the Hendrickson Mayfly Hatch? Hendrickson Mayfly Entomology
Mike Ryan,
March 23, 2019
What are Midges or Chironomids? Entomology of Midges aka Chironomids
What are Midges or Chironomids? Learn the life cycle of Midges aka Chironomids and become a more proficient angler.
Mike Ryan,
March 21, 2019
What is the Baetis or Blue-winged Olive Hatch? Baetis aka Blue winged Olive Entomology.
Learn the Life Cycle of the Baetis (aka Blue winged Olive) mayfly and become a more proficient angler.
Mike Ryan,
March 21, 2019
What are Attractor Trout Flies, Attractor Nymphs & Attractor Dry Flies?
What are Attractor Trout Flies, Attractor Nymphs & Attractor Dry Flies?
Mike Ryan,
February 25, 2019
