Fly Hatches

Bug hatches can get pretty complex. Hopefully, these fly hatch blogs should help simplify some confusion. Bookmark this page. We will add new pages periodically.


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Mayflies of North America

There 23 mayfly families in North America.

The 3 the three most important mayfly families contain over half of all the mayfly species, which are the most commonly encountered on trout streams.

Donny Benkendorf, November 19, 2023


Stoneflies of North America - An Overview

An Overview of Stoneflies in North America

Stoneflies are important to trout, especially hungry trout. The presence of stoneflies is also an indicator or water quality.

Donny Benkendorf, November 04, 2023


Confidence Fly Fishing Flies

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


Must Have Flies For The Beginner Fly Fisher

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!

Chris Nielsen (Admin) Admin, July 12, 2021


Fly Assortments For Trout

What are some effective fly assortments for fly fishing for trout?

Fly Assortments For Trout

Chris Nielsen (Admin) Admin, January 29, 2021


Fly Fishing Egg Flies

How Do You Fly Fish Egg Flies?

Find Out How and When To Fish Egg Flies

Chris Nielsen (Admin) Admin, March 01, 2020


Fly Fishing Jigged Hook Nymphs

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?

Chris Nielsen (Admin) Admin, January 06, 2020


Tricorythodes or Trico Mayflies

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.

Chris Nielsen (Admin) Admin, July 22, 2019


Entomology of the Pale Morning Dun Hatch

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.

Chris Nielsen (Admin) Admin, June 26, 2019


Entomology of the Little Yellow Sally (Stonefly) Hatch

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.

Chris Nielsen (Admin) Admin, June 26, 2019


Entomology of the March Brown Mayfly Hatch.

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.

Chris Nielsen (Admin) Admin, April 23, 2019


Caddis Fly (Caddisfly) Entomology.

What is the Caddis Hatch? Entomology of Caddis (Order Trichoptera).

Understanding the Caddis Hatch.

Chris Nielsen (Admin) Admin, April 23, 2019


Entomology of the Stonefly Hatch.

What is the Stonefly Hatch? Entomology of Stoneflies (Order Plecoptera).

Understand the Stonefly Hatch

Chris Nielsen (Admin) Admin, April 01, 2019


Midge or Chironomid Entomology.

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.

Chris Nielsen (Admin) Admin, March 21, 2019


Baetis or Blue-winged Olive Mayflies.

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.

Chris Nielsen (Admin) Admin, March 21, 2019


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