Old school standards like hare’s ears, pheasant tails, Barr emergers and RS2’s are all capable trout catchers at the moment, along with the various caddis and mayfly patterns known to entice ...

A soft-hackle wet fly or a diving caddis pattern can be very effective during midafternoon hours on the Bighorn. I have even done well midmorning with the above patterns.

Fly patterns like red Copper Johns, the Tungsten Split Case PMD and Tungsten Redemptions are excellent imitations for the nymphs. Emerger patterns consist of Pandemic PMDs, PMD Flag Dun Emergers and ...

5 go-to fly patterns for late summer fishing success By Spencer Durrant, KSL.com Contributor | Posted - Aug. 19, 2016 at 11:34 a.m. 8 Save Story ...

Carry a few different patterns, and determine which fly the fish want on that particular day. We strongly suggest the Uber-Realistic Baetis, No-Hackle BWOs, Parachute Adams, and Roy’s Fryingpan ...

The DHE reminded some of another fly invented nearby — the Vermont Caddis, designed by George Schlotter at the old Angler’s Nook fly shop along the Battenkill on Route 313 in Shushan.