Still learning lots about fly fishing and all...
I need some help to try to identify what kind of larvae/fly pattern would match the image below... Can anyone recognize it, and if so what is it? How do you fish this kind of pattern? sinking line?
Thanks for the tips Brian! I really like the baetis pattern... I'm going to have to try it out... Is nymphing good throughout the spring or is there certain times to nymph and then switch to something else? I am wondering if I should be focussing on certain types of flies in the seasons...Fishboy wrote:Hey Akira.
A hare's ear nymph or baetis nymph will pretty much match what you've pictured. I'm not sure how big the bugs are in the picture, but you should have a variety of sizes from #12 down to #18 to cover most situations.
Sinking line isn't necessary to fish these patterns and you can use foating line without worrying. Sink tip line might make a difference in deeper, fast moving water. As well, bead head versions can help get the fly down to the fish.
Nymph fishing can be a bit challenging because it requires your full attention to feel the fish take the fly - lots of missed hits until you get the feel for it. You might want to try fishing the fly under a float/strike indicator to give you a visual cue to set the hook.
I don't know if you've been out with the OFS' summer fishing program, but Todd B and the gang can help you out with a few pointers.
Let us know how you make out nymphing.