subject: The Four Most Common Trout Fishing Flies [print this page] If you are searching for trout fishing flies, then you will most likely be choosing from the four types within this article. The first are dry flies. Dry flies float on top of the water. Dry flies look like the adult form of a water insect. Use this type of fly in freshwater fishing. Watching these insects in the wild is interesting. They are usually found floating in freshwater that has a slight film to it.
The second is a wet fly. Use a Wet fly when it is necessary to sink the fly below the waterline. There are a few kinds of wet flies and you should do your research before buying. Depending on the trout, you will need to buy a specific fly. Wet flies look like larva (very young insects), nymphs (the immature insect), pupa (a fly on the verge of adulthood), drowned insects, bait fish and others. This group come populated with a wide choice of flies. Using the wrong one will most likely end up with no trout biting on your line.
The third type of fly is the nymph. Nymphs as discussed above. They are the immature insect. They take on the shape of crustaceans or flies.
The fourth is a streamer. A streamer fly is made to look like a bait fish or a game fish. Use streamers for both fresh water and salt water trout fishing. Trout are found in both fresh and salt water. Use a streamers when there is a need for large bait. It is most effect with fishing larger trout, such as 9 to 20 inches in size.
Becoming an expert on all types of flies is crucial to becoming an expert fisherman. Know the kind of trout, the trout environment, baits and lures will help you succeed in having more successful fishing days. If you log your fishing days, you will start to see what is working for you. The more knowledge you gain, the more fish you will catch.
