"Hemingway Caddis"
species: caddis adults
 type: dry


sizes: #12 - 18

Another fly to fish dry where a variety of adult caddis are on the water. Twitching this fly on the water can make a difference in convincing fish to strike.

Fish: trout, panfish

"Henryville Special"
species: adult caddisfly
 type: dry

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sizes: #12 - 20

This is a traditional dry fly caddis pattern developed in the east.  Is a rather delicate fly that is most productive in slower water.  Often fished with slight action.  Color and size variations important to have.

Fish: trout, panfish

"Humpy"
species: attractor
 type: dry

sizes: #2 - 24

Also called, "Goofus Bug."  An all-hair fly that is tough, floats well and attracts big fish.  Good in fast, heavy water.  Comes in red, yellow and black body colors.

Fish: trout, panfish, bass, salmon, steelhead

"Irresistible"
species: attractor
type: dry fly


sizes: #8 - 14

This durable, deer-hair-body fly works well in swift and still water. Big fish like it in certain situations.  Mimics a variety of adult, winged insects.  An old "standby."

Fish: trout, panfish, bass, salmon, steelhead

"Joe's Hopper"
species: grasshopper
 type: dry


sizes: #8 - 14

A very good fly for broad use in summer when grasshoppers flourish on stream and lake edges.  "Splat" this fly beside overhanging vegetation and expect solid strikes.  Even "dog eared" hoppers, ragged from use, catch fine trout.

Fish: trout, panfish, bass

"Light Cahill"
species: adult mayfly
 type: dry


sizes: #10 - 22

A traditional dry fly pattern for imitating a common mayfly subimago stage.  Naturals hatch throughout the season.  Generally activity peaks at dusk.  When this fly "matches the hatch", fine dry fly fishing can often be enjoyed.

Fish: trout, panfish

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