48 results for 'baetis'

Many people only think of baetis or blue wing olives in the spring. They are, however, great fall baetis hatches on many streams around the country. Most fall blue wings are smaller, size 18, 20, or ...

Observation.  It is a critical skill to learn.  If you want to improve your fly fishing skills, one of the best things you can do is work on your observation skills. Far too many ...

Sometimes the bugs that you see are not actually the same bugs that the fish are eating. Even during fairly substantial hatches some fish may key on other insects that are out in far smaller numbers.

Autumn is upon us!  I love this time of year.  The dog days of summer are gone, the days are getting shorter, and the leaves are turning.  The crisp coolness of the air is something ...

First off, where did the Summer go? Seems like yesterday it was early June and I was wishing runoff would end. Now there's a cool bite in the morning air and I put away the sandals and started lookin ...

Despite it snowing for April Fool's Day, Spring has pretty much sprung and Spring in the Rockies means Blue Winged Olives are hatching somewhere. I know I talked about them about a month ago, but the ...

It’s getting to be that time of year. Spring means hatches of Baetis mayflies. As water temps begin to rise, we get to see the first hatches of Blue Winged Olives. BWOs hatch in both S ...

I’m just a dry fly guy trying to improve my game. I get it, we all get excited for the Stonefly, Baetis and Caddis fly hatches right around the corner. However, subsurface fis ...

Trout loves blue winged olives.   BWOs thrive cooler temperatures and are likely to hatch throughout the colder months.   They are one of the first hatches in the spring, and o ...

The hot and humid days of the summer are behind us. Autumn is here. It’s really my favorite time of year. I love the warm days and the cool nights and the fishing.The water seems less crowded. I ...

Fall showers bring high water and fast currents, not to mention aggressive trout. Navigating these cold waters can be a difficult task for fly fishers without the right flies.The Right Fly With ...

I love fly fishing with beginners. I love watching the joy on their faces when they get a hit and land the fish. I consider it an honor when they ask about gear, or what they should get next bec ...