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A dry fly is basically any fly that is fished solely on the surface of the water, thus staying "dry". With that said, you'll most commonly hear the term dry fly amongst anglers that fly fish for trout. These small surface flies can imitate a wide variety of insects such as caddis, mayflies, or stoneflies. Dry flies can work at many times, but the best time is usually during an insect hatch when a large number of bugs are actively flying and landing on the surface of the water. Fish will key in on this activity and feed heavily right on the surface, often ignoring other food sources until the hatch is over.
Side note: Even though other surface flies like poppers and bass bugs technically are dry flies, they are seldom referred to as such.
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What fly fishing flies are good for what fish?
poppers are good for bass and bluegill and wooly buggers,stone flies, and dry flies are good for trout
What is the right bate for rainbow trout?
It varies. Fly fishing or bait fishing. Dry flies or wet flies. Live bait or artificial lures. It depends on the season and the location. I'm a fly fisherman first and foremost, and my favorite fly in Utah is an Adams #12.
What has the author Frederic M Halford written?
Frederic M. Halford has written: 'An angler's autobiography' -- subject(s): Biography, Fishers, Fly fishing 'The dry-fly man's handbook' -- subject(s): Artificial Flies, Fish-culture, Fishing, Fly casting, Fly fishing, Insects
What has the author Dave Hughes written?
Dave Hughes has written: 'Dry fly fishing' -- subject(s): Fly casting, Fly fishing, Fly tying 'Fly fishing basics' -- subject(s): Fly fishing 'Trout from Small Streams' 'Strategies for stillwater' -- subject(s): Fly fishing, Lake fauna, Pond fauna, Trout fishing 'Matching Mayflies' -- subject(s): Artificial Flies, Fly fishing 'Tactics for trout' -- subject(s): Trout fishing 'An Anglers Astoria' 'Fishing the Four Seasons' 'Reading the water' -- subject(s): Fly fishing, Trout fishing
What sport involves flies?
fishing...specifically, fly fishing
What has the author Lefty Kreh written?
Lefty Kreh has written: 'Fly-Fishing Techniques and Tactics' '101 Fly-Fishing Tips' 'Lefty's little tips' -- subject(s): Fly fishing 'Practical fishing knots' -- subject(s): Fishing knots 'Lefty's Little Fly-Fishing Tips' 'Fly-casting fundamentals' -- subject(s): Fly fishing, Fly casting 'Lefty Kreh's Solving Fly-Casting Problems, 2nd' 'Fly casting with Lefty Kreh' -- subject(s): Fly casting 'Solving Fly-Casting Problems (Solving)' 'Fly fishing the inshore waters' -- subject(s): Saltwater fly fishing, Fly fishing 'The professionals' favorite flies' -- subject(s): Artificial Flies, Flies, Artificial, Fly tying 'Advanced Fly-Fishing Techniques' -- subject(s): Fly fishing 'Casting with Lefty Kreh' -- subject(s): Fly casting 'Modern fly-casting methods' -- subject(s): Fly casting 'Lefty Kreh's Ultimate Guide to Fly Fishing' 'Saltwater fly patterns' -- subject(s): Artificial Flies, Flies, Artificial, Fly tying, Saltwater fly fishing
Where can one purchase fly fishing flies?
Fly fishing flies can be purchased on The Fly Shack, Orvis, Etsy, Discount Flies, eBay, and Amazon for as low as $14.99 to about $34.99. However, discounts can be found for as little as $0.66.
What has the author Ray Bergman written?
Ray Bergman has written: 'Just fishing' -- subject(s): Bass fishing, Fishing, Trout fishing 'Trout' -- subject(s): Artificial Flies, Fly casting, Fly fishing, Fly-casting, Trout, Trout fishing
What does CDC stand for in CDC caddis fly in fly fishing?
CDC stands for "Cul de Cunard." These are feathers from a duck near the rear. They have special floating characteristics and are mostly used in dry flies.
Why don't your trout fishing flies sink fishing flies that have a density greater than water they do not float in other fluids with the same density as water?
Well, im the guy to answer this, a fly fisherman.You probably have dry flys. This means the fly you bought, was pre-tipped with a powder that makes the fly float. I'm guessing, the powder reacts with the "other fluids" creating a no longer floating fly.
What is the meaning of parafishing?
Parafishing is another term used for fly fishing. This is a type of fishing sport where the fisherman uses a rod with an artificial fly for bait.
What do I need for fly fishing tackle?
There are a few key things that you need to start fly fishing... # Fly fishing rod # A reel to match the fly rod # Fly fishing line - this is a special type of line (not nylon) that is critical in fly fishing # Nylon - to tie onto your fly line and the ntie your flies off this. # Flies - there are many kinds, dries, nymphs, wets, streamers That is all the equipment you need to catch fish, there are of course other things that will improve your fly fishing experience and help you catch more fish. The other thing you need to start fly fishing if a 'fly cast' this is the unique action we use to elevate our flies and then place them onto or into the water. This resrouce will provide you with all the info: http://www.startflyfishingnow.com
