Fly Fishing

                                                   Fly Fishing 

It’s quite possible that we’re living the golden age for fly fishing, not because fish have become naturally more predisposed to bite our hooks or because fly fishing gear has really evolved over the years with the new fishing technology.  One major way the fly fishing industry has changed for the better is that people are always coming out with new fly lures or with some new technique on how to use them.  As A fishing angler these are some of my favorite types of fly lures I have used over the years.

Rubber legged stimulator- “replicates a range of natural insects like stone flies.” (Carmel 34) The best time to use this type of lure spring or mid-summer.  According to the essential fishing handbook you need to dead drift the fly tight to the banks to catch to most fish.

Autumn Splendor- “It has a nice crayfish appeal and drives the trout wild.” (Carmel 34) My favorite time to use this lure is in the end summer and in the fall.  This Fly is kind of like the Rubber legged stimulator in that you need to keep it close to the banks with fast strips.

Twenty incher- “It has a wing accents to the oscillate in the water.” (Carmel 34) From my experience you can use this fly year round but I find it more efficient in the summer.  The most efficient way to use this lure is to make it the lead fly on a double rig and dead drift it through a deep run.  

-If you fly fish what is your favorite type of fly lure please comment below.