03-11-2006, 06:50 PM
I agree with what has been mentioned before. However, two things that always hit for me are...
Elk Hiar Caddis and Royal Trude (for dry flies anyways).
Remember, when stocking up on flies, it's not just the right fly but the right size. If you have a fly that imitates what is buzzing around you at the time, but the fish aren't hitting it, what I have always been told, try a size smaller. So pick up the basics, but have a few sizes handy.
Another tip: When I am out at my local hole I take a small fine mesh net with me. This way I can swoop through the air over the water and grab some flies. I also take some empty canisters (like the ones that they give you to put the flies in at the tackle shops) to put the flies you catch in. Don't forget to turn over rocks and look for nymphs and larval insects as well. Put those in the containers and take everything home with you. Since you are posting I can assume you have internet. Go to any website that sells flies and look at numerous different ones. Try and match the flies and other things you bring home with you to flies that are sold for fly fishing. This will give you an idea of what to purchase for your local area. And don't forget to talk to people at the local shop as well. I bet those guys(or gals, right FG?) have lots of info to offer.
Good luck and welcome to the addictive world of fly fishing.
Kyle
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Elk Hiar Caddis and Royal Trude (for dry flies anyways).
Remember, when stocking up on flies, it's not just the right fly but the right size. If you have a fly that imitates what is buzzing around you at the time, but the fish aren't hitting it, what I have always been told, try a size smaller. So pick up the basics, but have a few sizes handy.
Another tip: When I am out at my local hole I take a small fine mesh net with me. This way I can swoop through the air over the water and grab some flies. I also take some empty canisters (like the ones that they give you to put the flies in at the tackle shops) to put the flies you catch in. Don't forget to turn over rocks and look for nymphs and larval insects as well. Put those in the containers and take everything home with you. Since you are posting I can assume you have internet. Go to any website that sells flies and look at numerous different ones. Try and match the flies and other things you bring home with you to flies that are sold for fly fishing. This will give you an idea of what to purchase for your local area. And don't forget to talk to people at the local shop as well. I bet those guys(or gals, right FG?) have lots of info to offer.
Good luck and welcome to the addictive world of fly fishing.
Kyle
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