What Flies Are Good For

Flies are a very important part of the food chain for many creatures. Many animals depend on flies for their diet, from birds to frogs and lizards. Some species are able to eat large amounts of food in a short period of time. However, others cannot.

Dry fly fishing is a great way to catch fish, and it is important to match the right insect to the location where you are fishing. Some typical species to try are mayflies, stoneflies, and caddis. Because trout spend 80 percent of their time under water, nymphs are a great choice.

Streamer flies are another popular fly to use. These flies are designed to imitate the food source of larger underwater fish. When fished, fish often respond aggressively to streamers. Because of this, streamer fishermen will need to use heavier tippet than with other flies.

While dry fly fishing is exciting, it isn’t the most effective use of your time. Depending on the body of water, some fish won’t bother rising to feed on a dry fly. In other cases, they will ignore the dry fly, preferring to hunt nymphs or easier prey.