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Parachute Adams dry fly
Featured · Patterns

How to fish a Parachute Adams (and why it still works)

The most popular dry fly in America isn't a perfect copy of anything. That's the point. Here's when to tie it on, what size to choose, and how to fish it.
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Rivers · 8 min read

Chasing the salmonfly hatch: timing, water and flies

How to time the biggest dry-fly event of the year.
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Nymphing · 7 min read

Copper John vs. Pheasant Tail: which to tie on first

Two classic nymphs, and how to choose between them.
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Patterns · 6 min read

The Zebra Midge: a winter fly that saves slow days

Why a fly this simple catches so many fish.
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Seasons · 7 min read

Hopper season: fishing grassy banks in late summer

Where, when and how to fish terrestrials.
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Beginners · 8 min read

Your first fly box: the 10 patterns to start with

A short list that covers most trout water.
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Patterns · 7 min read

Woolly Buggers: how to strip, swing and dead-drift them

Three ways to fish the most versatile streamer.
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