I get a little excited when the spring temperatures bring about an emergence of mayflies that haven’t been seen since last fall. The air feels good on your skin. Midges are skating across the surface ...

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A close second would be, “What (or how many) fly patterns do I need to have to be successful most of the time? Those are both valid queries, and ones which reflect the quintessence of fly-fishing. On ...

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Dry fly recommendations include Skwalas (8), smaller Wulff or Trudes (16), Caddis (14), as well as Midge Clusters like a Buzzball or Parachute BWO (18). Streamer patterns include Sparkle Minnows, ...