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Which Flies Catch the Most Trout? 514 Fish From 193 Logged Fly Fishing Trips
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Which Flies Catch the Most Trout? 514 Fish From 193 Logged Fly Fishing Trips

Which flies catch the most trout? Eight years of one angler's fishing log, 193 logged fly fishing trips and 514 fish, ranked by fish per trip against a 2.66 baseline. The Elk Hair Caddis beats the fly I fish most, streamers run 54% below average, and the two highest-scoring patterns are single good days in disguise.

October 1, 2026 11 min read
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October Caddis Hatch Guide: The Last Big Dry Fly of the Season
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October Caddis Hatch Guide: The Last Big Dry Fly of the Season

The October caddis hatch is the last big dry fly event of the year. Timing windows by region, where the bugs actually live, and the two rigs that cover a full day of it.

September 7, 2026 9 min read
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Yellow Sally and Golden Stonefly Dry-Dropper for June Trout
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Yellow Sally and Golden Stonefly Dry-Dropper for June Trout

The salmonflies are done. Now what? A rig-by-rig guide to fishing a yellow sally and golden stonefly dry-dropper through late June and July on western freestones, with timing notes for the Madison, Big Hole, Yellowstone, Henry's Fork, and Green.

June 16, 2026 10 min read
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10 Best Spring Flies for the Rocky Mountains (March-May)
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10 Best Spring Flies for the Rocky Mountains (March-May)

Discover the top 10 fly patterns that consistently produce results during spring runoff in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and Montana. From midges to stoneflies, these proven patterns will help you catch more trout this spring.

March 18, 2026 8 min read
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