Trout Entomology

Flyfishers desiring greater proficiency at their sport eventually become amateur entomologists. Knowledge of aquatic and terrestrial insects results in more effective fishing and provides the flyfisher with a logical strategy for aquiring fly patterns.Below is condensed information from many sources.


What flies are of local importan their size, color, shape when do they become available to trout where are they found in the stream how do they influence trout feeding their actions that interest trout what are the best imitations how are they tied


Northeastern Mayfly (Ephemeroptera)	Stone Flies (Plecoptera)	Western Mayfly (Ephemeroptera)
Northeastern Caddis (Tricoptera)	Terrestrials	Western Caddis (Tricoptera)
	Midges (Diptera)