Dry Fly
AdvancedFreshwater
A fly tied to float on the surface, imitating an adult insect. The classic image of fly fishing — visual, precise, and dependent on matching what's actually hatching that day.
Profile
- Depth: 1/10
- Speed: 1/10
- Murky Water: 1/10
- Snag Resist.: 3/10
- Castability: 1/10
- Noise: 1/10
Conditions
RetrieveStill / Drift
DepthSurface
WaterClear
CoverOpen Water
Works well for
Recommended Knots
Technique tips
- Match the size and color of naturally hatching insects on the water, not just what's in the box.
- Get a drag-free drift — any unnatural skating across the current spooks wary fish.
- Approach from downstream when possible so your shadow and footsteps don't reach the fish first.
Find out what really works for you
Log each catch with the lure that got it, rate lures and see which ones pay off on your waters.