Based on what dry flies I tied on the tippet last year, I'm expecting to use the same six flies most of the time this year. These flies are first string selections and have worked for me reliably through the years. Yeah, the one fly that is fished most often changes from year to year, but it's pretty much the same flies on my regular rotation of trout streams. For sure, there will be other flies used, based on what hatch is popping at any given moment, but these six flies will be designated to one pocket fly box and be ready for action when the runoff is over.
TOP L to R: Olive Foam Hopper; Orange Stimulator; Black Flying Ant
Bottom L to R: Royal Wulff; Black Elk Hair Caddis; Grey Parachute Adams
For my home waters, the most reliable fly I can count on is a Black Elk Hair Caddis:
And please name your 6. I am sure those 6 will work almost everywhere. Thanks
ReplyDeleteJohn, I added the names into the content of the post. My home waters will usually be in the #16, #14, #12 size range.
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