What are spring flies?

Out of any season that you fly fish, spring is the season that is most dependent on fly selection. Midges, caddis, mayflies and stoneflies are all big players in the fly selection game. read more

Often mistaken for house flies, they have a completely different life cycle. Cluster flies are very common inside homes in the spring time. The life cycle of the cluster fly (Polenia rudis) begins in the spring when they leave the overwintering sites (attics and wall voids of houses) and lay their eggs in the soil. read more

As spring begins, more and more insects begin to make it on the trout’s menu. Knowledge of the top flies for spring and how to use them are a huge in helping you catch more fish, more consistently when you’re out on the lake or river. read more

Choosing the right flies for your early spring fly fishing trip will make all the difference. Most fly fishermen look forward to early spring fly fishing when the first good hatches of the year begin and the fish awake from the winter doldrums. Knowing the hatches on your local water is essential to early season success. read more