Mayflies are the epitome of stream fly fishing. They are the most common insect in many eastern creeks and streams and one of the most important sources of food for trout. There are approximately 500 ...

Now that we have some cool weather under our belts in the Roaring Fork Valley, the fishing will begin to change yet again. The fish notice these annual cycles, and their feeding patterns, behaviors, ...

Last week, I offered some suggestions on assembling a basic assortment of nymph patterns for early-season trout in our region. This week, I’ll present a similar discussion targeting dry-fly patterns.