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Fly Fisherman Throwback: The Practical Entomologist

The basics of mayflies, caddisflies, midges and stoneflies for the fly angler from 1977 by an

Carl Richards

A Tale of Two Skwalas

The Skwala hatch is either the first great hatch of the fly-fishing season or a total bust.

Michael Hamilton

Big Slate Drakes: The Hexagenia

In search of the nymphs and emergers of this huge and important mayfly.

Paul Weamer

Dave Whitlock's "Midging Part 2"

A fly angler's guide to the midge life cycle, flies, presentation, and tackle.

Dave Whitlock

Fishing Freshwater Isopods

“Cress bugs” or “sow bugs” ring trout's dinner bells 365 days a year.

Eric A. Naguski

What Do Trout Eat?

Trout eat a host of aquatic insects, terrestrial insects, other fish, crustaceans, leeches,

Fly Fisherman Staff

Tricorythodes: The History and Challenge of the Tiniest Mayfly

This dependable hatch can give you some exciting fishing from summer until late fall. Includes

Barry and Cathy Beck | Photography & Text

Western Green Drakes

The thrill and excitement of a multi-day road trip during the Green Drake hatch is as good as

Pat Dorsey

Gary LaFontaine's 7-Part Series: A Primer of Stream Entomology

LaFontaine is both a scientist and fly fisherman who goes where the fish and the hatches are.

Fly Fisherman Staff

Strategies for Fishing Sulphur and PMD Hatches

Hatch strategies for the most important mayflies of spring and early summer.

Paul Weamer

Tips for Fishing an Ant Fall

Ants are everywhere, they're around all summer and fall, and if you haven't heard the news,

Jim McLennan

Brachycentrus Hatch on The Country Mile

The Brachycentrus hatch along the Watauga River is said to be the the Super Bowl of

Matthew Green

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