Mayflies are the epitome of stream fly fishing. They are the most common insect in many eastern creeks and streams and one of the most important sources of food for trout. There are approximately 500 ...

BASALT – Autumn often yields some of the best dry-fly fishing of the entire year.Blue-wing olives are one of the few mayfly species that hatches bi-annually, during both spring and fall. For most ...

Pale morning duns are one of the prettiest bugs that hatch in our local rivers. We see adults in hues pink through yellow, and the nymphs are typically rusty red in color. I consider these bugs the ...

I get a little excited when the spring temperatures bring about an emergence of mayflies that haven’t been seen since last fall. The air feels good on your skin. Midges are skating across the surface ...

This archived news story is available only for your personal, non-commercial use. Information in the story may be outdated or superseded by additional information. Reading or replaying the story in ...

Local trout streams The water level has dropped and continues to be clear. Bait fishermen should use small trout worms and salted minnows. Continue to concentrate on the holes. Fly guys should try ...

The weather in May was more unsettled than in recent memory. It definitely wasn’t ideal for picnickers, sun worshippers and blue-sky hikers who kept their eyes glued to the weather forecasts in hopes ...

Cooler weather should change the hatches, bite and what trout are looking to eat on the various rivers in the region. In just a couple of weeks, hopper fishing has faded on rivers and some are gearing ...

Pale morning duns are one of the prettiest bugs that hatch in our local rivers. We see adults in hues pink through yellow, and the nymphs are typically rusty red in color. I consider these bugs the ...